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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”

Maintain a proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
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.
Perform general administrative tasks, such as scheduling appointments or ordering supplies or equipment.
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.
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.
Explain testing procedures to patients to obtain cooperation and reduce anxiety.
Observe ultrasound display screen and listen to signals to record vascular information, such as blood pressure, limb volume changes, oxygen saturation, or cerebral circulation.
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.
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.
Obtain and record patient identification, medical history, or test results.
Enter factors such as amount and quality of radiation beam, and filming sequence, into computer.
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.
Monitor patients' comfort and safety during tests, alerting physicians to abnormalities or changes in patient responses.
Assess cardiac physiology and calculate valve areas from blood flow velocity measurements.
Conduct tests of pulmonary system, using spirometer or other respiratory testing equipment.
Prepare and position patients for testing.
Assist surgeons with vascular procedures, such as preparing balloons and stents.
Inject contrast medium into patients' blood vessels.
Supervise or train other cardiology technologists or students.
Set up 24-hour Holter and event monitors, scan and interpret tapes, and report results to physicians.
Adjust equipment and controls according to physicians' orders or established protocol.

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

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