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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”.

Also Known As…

Tasks for “Radiographer”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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