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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 Technician”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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