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Job Description

Conduct tests on pulmonary or cardiovascular systems of patients for diagnostic purposes. May conduct or assist in electrocardiograms, cardiac catheterizations, pulmonary functions, lung capacity, and similar tests. Includes vascular technologists.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 29-2031.00
The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 57,100.00
The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 27.00
Currently, there are 53,760 people on this job

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians”.

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Tasks for “EKG/ECG Technician (Electrocardiogram Technician)”

Maintain a proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
Conduct electrocardiogram (EKG), phonocardiogram, echocardiogram, stress testing, or other cardiovascular tests to record patients' cardiac activity, using specialized electronic test equipment, recording devices, or laboratory instruments.
Observe gauges, recorder, and video screens of data analysis system during imaging of cardiovascular system.
Attach electrodes to the patients' chests, arms, and legs, connect electrodes to leads from the electrocardiogram (EKG) machine, and operate the EKG machine to obtain a reading.
Observe ultrasound display screen and listen to signals to record vascular information, such as blood pressure, limb volume changes, oxygen saturation, or cerebral circulation.
Perform general administrative tasks, such as scheduling appointments or ordering supplies or equipment.
Monitor patients' blood pressure and heart rate using electrocardiogram (EKG) equipment during diagnostic or therapeutic procedures to notify the physician if something appears wrong.
Assist physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac or peripheral vascular treatments, such as implanting pacemakers or assisting with balloon angioplasties to treat blood vessel blockages.
Check, test, and maintain cardiology equipment, making minor repairs when necessary, to ensure proper operation.
Transcribe, type, and distribute reports of diagnostic procedures for interpretation by physician.
Enter factors such as amount and quality of radiation beam, and filming sequence, into computer.
Activate fluoroscope and camera to produce images used to guide catheter through cardiovascular system.
Supervise or train other cardiology technologists or students.
Compare measurements of heart wall thickness and chamber sizes to standard norms to identify abnormalities.
Adjust equipment and controls according to physicians' orders or established protocol.
Assist surgeons with vascular procedures, such as preparing balloons and stents.
Prepare and position patients for testing.
Explain testing procedures to patients to obtain cooperation and reduce anxiety.
Inject contrast medium into patients' blood vessels.
Set up 24-hour Holter and event monitors, scan and interpret tapes, and report results to physicians.
Assess cardiac physiology and calculate valve areas from blood flow velocity measurements.
Obtain and record patient identification, medical history, or test results.
Operate diagnostic imaging equipment to produce contrast enhanced radiographs of heart and cardiovascular system.
Conduct tests of pulmonary system, using spirometer or other respiratory testing equipment.
Monitor patients' comfort and safety during tests, alerting physicians to abnormalities or changes in patient responses.

Related Technology & Tools

Notebook computers
Scan converters
Rheolytic thrombectomy systems
Surgical trays/tables
Physiological monitoring and analysis systems
X ray machines
Grollmann catheters
Miller catheters
Pressure tubing
Bird's nest inferior vena caval filters
Electrocardiography EKG electrodes
Desktop computers
Medrad injectors
Mercury sphygmomanometers
Activated clotting time ACT lab equipment
Transluminal extraction catheters
Automatic implantable cardioverter defibrillator AICD implants
Cardio-page writers
Oximeters
C-clamps
Fluoroscopes
Heart catheters
Transseptal sheaths
Caval filters
Glucometers
Central venous catheters
Intravenous IV tubing
Pacemaker analyzers
Brachial artery needles
Cardiovascular catheter sheaths
Nitric oxide administration equipment
Guidewires
Plethysmography machines
3, 4, and 5 stopcock manifolds
Oxygen therapy systems
Laser printers
Ultracentrifuges
Pacemakers
Sterile blood lancets
Image capturing and transmission systems
Tablet computers
Coagulation testing equipment
Defense digital imaging network-picture archiving and communications systems DIN-PACS
Light meters
Electrocardiography EKG tape reading scanners
Pacing generators
Personal computers
Image storage systems
Venipuncture needles
Radiofrequency ablation catheters
Vena caval filters
Silicone lead end caps
Hemodynamic monitors
Lasers
Medical picture archiving computer systems PACS
Digital Imaging Communications in Medicine DICOM system equipment
Electronic blood pressure units
Automated external defibrillators AED
Defibrillators
Portable electrocardiography EKG machines
Distal embolic protection devices
Light and sound machines
NIH catheters
Angiojets
Tourniquets
Brockenbrough needles
Thermal printers
Lead collars
Chemical sterilizers
Blood collection syringes
Mechanical thrombolytic devices
Film processing equipment
Indeflators
Intravenous IV locks
Therapeutic treadmill exercisers
Contrast power injectors
Blood gas analyzers
Electronic stethoscopes
Pressure injectors
Ventricular demand pacemakers
Holter monitors
Myocardial biopsy forceps
Heart probes
Evacuated blood collection tubes
Dual chamber pacemakers
Computerized lung analyzers
Radi pressure wires
Intra-aortic balloon pumps IABP
Over-the-needle intravenous IV catheters
Intravenous IV syringes
Vector-cardiographs
Spirometers
Mechanical stethoscopes
Balloon catheters
Electrocardiography EKG units
Laboratory microscopes
Thermodilution cardiac output computers
Wave wires
Arterial line stop-cocks
Rotoblators
Microscopes
Swan Ganz artery catheters
Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty PTCA equipment
Coronary stents
Lead aprons
Suture devices

Practice management software PMS
Digital Imaging Communications in Medicine DICOM-compatible image acquisition and integration software products
Web browser software
JavaScript
Structured data entry software
Diagnostic image review software
Information systems integration software
Microsoft Word
MEDITECH software
Internet or intranet image distribution software
Database software
Smart Digital Holter Monitor
Microsoft Excel
Cardinal Health Pyxis CII Safe
Electronic medical record EMR software
Microsoft Office