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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 “Telemetry Technician”

Check, test, and maintain cardiology equipment, making minor repairs when necessary, to ensure proper operation.
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.
Operate diagnostic imaging equipment to produce contrast enhanced radiographs of heart and 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.
Compare measurements of heart wall thickness and chamber sizes to standard norms to identify abnormalities.
Enter factors such as amount and quality of radiation beam, and filming sequence, into computer.
Transcribe, type, and distribute reports of diagnostic procedures for interpretation by physician.
Monitor patients' blood pressure and heart rate using electrocardiogram (EKG) equipment during diagnostic or therapeutic procedures to notify the physician if something appears wrong.
Obtain and record patient identification, medical history, or test results.
Supervise or train other cardiology technologists or students.
Explain testing procedures to patients to obtain cooperation and reduce anxiety.
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.
Observe ultrasound display screen and listen to signals to record vascular information, such as blood pressure, limb volume changes, oxygen saturation, or cerebral circulation.
Monitor patients' comfort and safety during tests, alerting physicians to abnormalities or changes in patient responses.
Observe gauges, recorder, and video screens of data analysis system during imaging of cardiovascular system.
Assist surgeons with vascular procedures, such as preparing balloons and stents.
Perform general administrative tasks, such as scheduling appointments or ordering supplies or equipment.
Set up 24-hour Holter and event monitors, scan and interpret tapes, and report results to physicians.
Inject contrast medium into patients' blood vessels.
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.
Activate fluoroscope and camera to produce images used to guide catheter through cardiovascular system.
Adjust equipment and controls according to physicians' orders or established protocol.
Maintain a proper sterile field during surgical procedures.

Related Technology & Tools

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

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