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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 Technologist”

Enter factors such as amount and quality of radiation beam, and filming sequence, into computer.
Obtain and record patient identification, medical history, or test results.
Set up 24-hour Holter and event monitors, scan and interpret tapes, and report results to physicians.
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' blood pressure and heart rate using electrocardiogram (EKG) equipment during diagnostic or therapeutic procedures to notify the physician if something appears wrong.
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.
Maintain a proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
Check, test, and maintain cardiology equipment, making minor repairs when necessary, to ensure proper operation.
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.
Compare measurements of heart wall thickness and chamber sizes to standard norms to identify abnormalities.
Assess cardiac physiology and calculate valve areas from blood flow velocity measurements.
Explain testing procedures to patients to obtain cooperation and reduce anxiety.
Perform general administrative tasks, such as scheduling appointments or ordering supplies or equipment.
Transcribe, type, and distribute reports of diagnostic procedures for interpretation by physician.
Prepare and position patients for testing.
Inject contrast medium into patients' blood vessels.
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.
Adjust equipment and controls according to physicians' orders or established protocol.
Supervise or train other cardiology technologists or students.
Conduct tests of pulmonary system, using spirometer or other respiratory testing equipment.
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.

Related Technology & Tools

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

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