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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 “Pulmonary Function Technician”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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