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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 “Electrocardiogram Technician (EKG Technician)”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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