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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 Technician”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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