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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 “Radiographer”

Prepare and position patients for testing.
Operate diagnostic imaging equipment to produce contrast enhanced radiographs of heart and cardiovascular system.
Activate fluoroscope and camera to produce images used to guide catheter through 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.
Perform general administrative tasks, such as scheduling appointments or ordering supplies or equipment.
Obtain and record patient identification, medical history, or test results.
Assess cardiac physiology and calculate valve areas from blood flow velocity measurements.
Supervise or train other cardiology technologists or students.
Adjust equipment and controls according to physicians' orders or established protocol.
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.
Monitor patients' comfort and safety during tests, alerting physicians to abnormalities or changes in patient responses.
Conduct tests of pulmonary system, using spirometer or other respiratory testing 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.
Check, test, and maintain cardiology equipment, making minor repairs when necessary, to ensure proper operation.
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.
Compare measurements of heart wall thickness and chamber sizes to standard norms to identify abnormalities.
Explain testing procedures to patients to obtain cooperation and reduce anxiety.
Inject contrast medium into patients' blood vessels.
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.
Observe gauges, recorder, and video screens of data analysis system during imaging of 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.
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.

Related Technology & Tools

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

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