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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 Technician”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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