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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 “Vascular Technician”

Inject contrast medium into patients' blood vessels.
Conduct tests of pulmonary system, using spirometer or other respiratory testing equipment.
Explain testing procedures to patients to obtain cooperation and reduce anxiety.
Obtain and record patient identification, medical history, or test results.
Operate diagnostic imaging equipment to produce contrast enhanced radiographs of heart and cardiovascular system.
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.
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.
Maintain a proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
Set up 24-hour Holter and event monitors, scan and interpret tapes, and report results to physicians.
Enter factors such as amount and quality of radiation beam, and filming sequence, into computer.
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.
Adjust equipment and controls according to physicians' orders or established protocol.
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.
Transcribe, type, and distribute reports of diagnostic procedures for interpretation by physician.
Activate fluoroscope and camera to produce images used to guide catheter through 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.
Supervise or train other cardiology technologists or students.
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.
Monitor patients' comfort and safety during tests, alerting physicians to abnormalities or changes in patient responses.
Prepare and position patients for testing.
Assist surgeons with vascular procedures, such as preparing balloons and stents.
Compare measurements of heart wall thickness and chamber sizes to standard norms to identify abnormalities.

Related Technology & Tools

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

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