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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…
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians
- Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS)
- Electrocardiogram Technician (EKG Technician)
- Cardiovascular Technologist (CVT)
- Cardiovascular Technician
- Cardiopulmonary Technician
- Cardiology Technician
- Cardiac Technician
- Cardiac Catheterization Technician
- Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory Technologist
- Vascular Technologist
- Vascular Technician
- Radiographer
- Pulmonary Function Technologist
- Pulmonary Function Technician
- Nuclear Medicine Technologist
- Monitor Technician
- Laboratory Technologist (Lab Technologist)
- Laboratory Technician (Lab Technician)
- Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist
- Holter Scanning Technician
- Electrocardiographic Technician
- Electrocardiograph Technician
- Electrocardiograph Operator
- EKG/ECG Technician (Electrocardiogram Technician)
- EEG Technician (Electroencephalogram Technician)
- Echocardiographer
- Echo Technician
- Computed Tomography Technologist (CTT)
- Catheterization Laboratory Technician
- Cath Lab Radiological Technologist (Catheterization Laboratory Radiological Technologist)
- Cardiovascular Radiologic Technologist
- Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist
- Cardiopulmonary Technologist
- Cardiology Technologist
- Cardiographer
- Cardiograph Operator
- Cardiac Catheterization Technologist
- Cardiac Catheterization Special Procedures Technologist
- ARRT Technologist (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Technologist)
Tasks for “Telemetry Technician”
- Enter factors such as amount and quality of radiation beam, and filming sequence, into computer.
- 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.
- Assess cardiac physiology and calculate valve areas from blood flow velocity measurements.
- 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.
- Adjust equipment and controls according to physicians' orders or established protocol.
- Explain testing procedures to patients to obtain cooperation and reduce anxiety.
- Conduct tests of pulmonary system, using spirometer or other respiratory testing equipment.
- 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.
- Activate fluoroscope and camera to produce images used to guide catheter through cardiovascular system.
- Set up 24-hour Holter and event monitors, scan and interpret tapes, and report results to physicians.
- 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.
- 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.
- Compare measurements of heart wall thickness and chamber sizes to standard norms to identify abnormalities.
- Operate diagnostic imaging equipment to produce contrast enhanced radiographs of heart and cardiovascular system.
- Inject contrast medium into patients' blood vessels.
- Prepare and position patients for testing.
- Transcribe, type, and distribute reports of diagnostic procedures for interpretation by physician.
- Maintain a proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
- Check, test, and maintain cardiology equipment, making minor repairs when necessary, to ensure proper operation.
- Supervise or train other cardiology technologists or students.
- 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.
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- Surgical trays/tables
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- Lasers
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- Microsoft Excel
- JavaScript
- Internet or intranet image distribution software
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- Digital Imaging Communications in Medicine DICOM-compatible image acquisition and integration software products
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- Microsoft Word
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