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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”

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.
Observe gauges, recorder, and video screens of data analysis system during imaging of cardiovascular system.
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' blood pressure and heart rate using electrocardiogram (EKG) equipment during diagnostic or therapeutic procedures to notify the physician if something appears wrong.
Supervise or train other cardiology technologists or students.
Explain testing procedures to patients to obtain cooperation and reduce anxiety.
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.
Prepare and position patients for testing.
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' 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.
Inject contrast medium into patients' blood vessels.
Set up 24-hour Holter and event monitors, scan and interpret tapes, and report results to physicians.
Perform general administrative tasks, such as scheduling appointments or ordering supplies or equipment.
Obtain and record patient identification, medical history, or test results.
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.
Assist surgeons with vascular procedures, such as preparing balloons and stents.
Check, test, and maintain cardiology equipment, making minor repairs when necessary, to ensure proper operation.
Enter factors such as amount and quality of radiation beam, and filming sequence, into computer.
Compare measurements of heart wall thickness and chamber sizes to standard norms to identify abnormalities.
Adjust equipment and controls according to physicians' orders or established protocol.

Related Technology & Tools

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

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