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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 “Holter Scanning Technician”

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.
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.
Operate diagnostic imaging equipment to produce contrast enhanced radiographs of heart and cardiovascular system.
Compare measurements of heart wall thickness and chamber sizes to standard norms to identify abnormalities.
Prepare and position patients for testing.
Obtain and record patient identification, medical history, or test results.
Adjust equipment and controls according to physicians' orders or established protocol.
Observe gauges, recorder, and video screens of data analysis system during imaging of cardiovascular system.
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 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.
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.
Activate fluoroscope and camera to produce images used to guide catheter through cardiovascular system.
Check, test, and maintain cardiology equipment, making minor repairs when necessary, to ensure proper operation.
Inject contrast medium into patients' blood vessels.
Transcribe, type, and distribute reports of diagnostic procedures for interpretation by physician.
Monitor patients' comfort and safety during tests, alerting physicians to abnormalities or changes in patient responses.
Assist surgeons with vascular procedures, such as preparing balloons and stents.
Enter factors such as amount and quality of radiation beam, and filming sequence, into computer.
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.
Maintain a proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
Explain testing procedures to patients to obtain cooperation and reduce anxiety.
Conduct tests of pulmonary system, using spirometer or other respiratory testing equipment.
Supervise or train other cardiology technologists or students.

Related Technology & Tools

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

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