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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 “Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory Technologist”

Observe gauges, recorder, and video screens of data analysis system during imaging of cardiovascular system.
Inject contrast medium into patients' blood vessels.
Compare measurements of heart wall thickness and chamber sizes to standard norms to identify abnormalities.
Perform general administrative tasks, such as scheduling appointments or ordering supplies or equipment.
Monitor patients' blood pressure and heart rate using electrocardiogram (EKG) equipment during diagnostic or therapeutic procedures to notify the physician if something appears wrong.
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.
Obtain and record patient identification, medical history, or test results.
Supervise or train other cardiology technologists or students.
Assist surgeons with vascular procedures, such as preparing balloons and stents.
Adjust equipment and controls according to physicians' orders or established protocol.
Check, test, and maintain cardiology equipment, making minor repairs when necessary, to ensure proper operation.
Observe ultrasound display screen and listen to signals to record vascular information, such as blood pressure, limb volume changes, oxygen saturation, or cerebral circulation.
Prepare and position patients for testing.
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.
Maintain a proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
Enter factors such as amount and quality of radiation beam, and filming sequence, into computer.
Explain testing procedures to patients to obtain cooperation and reduce anxiety.
Conduct tests of pulmonary system, using spirometer or other respiratory testing equipment.
Operate diagnostic imaging equipment to produce contrast enhanced radiographs of heart and 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.
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.
Assess cardiac physiology and calculate valve areas from blood flow velocity measurements.
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.

Related Technology & Tools

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

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