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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 “Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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