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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 “Cardiology Technician”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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