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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 “Electrocardiograph Operator”

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

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Medical picture archiving computer systems PACS
Mercury sphygmomanometers
Bird's nest inferior vena caval filters
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Electronic blood pressure units
Caval filters
Intravenous IV syringes
Portable electrocardiography EKG machines
Brachial artery needles
Pressure tubing
Coronary stents
Automatic implantable cardioverter defibrillator AICD implants
Fluoroscopes
Therapeutic treadmill exercisers
Oxygen therapy systems
Electrocardiography EKG electrodes
Intravenous IV locks
Pressure injectors
Holter monitors
Dual chamber pacemakers
Surgical trays/tables
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Silicone lead end caps
Defense digital imaging network-picture archiving and communications systems DIN-PACS
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Light and sound machines
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Laboratory microscopes
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Brockenbrough needles
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Transseptal sheaths
Oximeters
Electronic stethoscopes
Lasers
Over-the-needle intravenous IV catheters
Laser printers
Image capturing and transmission systems
Light meters
X ray machines
Wave wires
Coagulation testing equipment
Glucometers
Vena caval filters
Physiological monitoring and analysis systems
Radiofrequency ablation catheters
Microscopes
Tourniquets
Film processing equipment
Plethysmography machines
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Lead collars
Notebook computers
Guidewires
Scan converters
Digital Imaging Communications in Medicine DICOM system equipment
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Rheolytic thrombectomy systems
Cardiovascular catheter sheaths
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Ultracentrifuges
Thermodilution cardiac output computers
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Activated clotting time ACT lab equipment
Heart catheters
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C-clamps
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Angiojets
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3, 4, and 5 stopcock manifolds
NIH catheters
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Pacemaker analyzers

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