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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 “Nuclear Medicine Technologist”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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