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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)”

Observe gauges, recorder, and video screens of data analysis system during imaging of cardiovascular system.
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.
Monitor patients' blood pressure and heart rate using electrocardiogram (EKG) equipment during diagnostic or therapeutic procedures to notify the physician if something appears wrong.
Compare measurements of heart wall thickness and chamber sizes to standard norms to identify abnormalities.
Operate diagnostic imaging equipment to produce contrast enhanced radiographs of heart and cardiovascular system.
Assist surgeons with vascular procedures, such as preparing balloons and stents.
Supervise or train other cardiology technologists or students.
Monitor patients' comfort and safety during tests, alerting physicians to abnormalities or changes in patient responses.
Check, test, and maintain cardiology equipment, making minor repairs when necessary, to ensure proper operation.
Transcribe, type, and distribute reports of diagnostic procedures for interpretation by physician.
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.
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.
Perform general administrative tasks, such as scheduling appointments or ordering supplies or equipment.
Prepare and position patients for testing.
Maintain a proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
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.
Activate fluoroscope and camera to produce images used to guide catheter through cardiovascular system.
Observe ultrasound display screen and listen to signals to record vascular information, such as blood pressure, limb volume changes, oxygen saturation, or cerebral circulation.
Conduct tests of pulmonary system, using spirometer or other respiratory testing equipment.
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.
Inject contrast medium into patients' blood vessels.
Explain testing procedures to patients to obtain cooperation and reduce anxiety.

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C-clamps
Electrocardiography EKG electrodes
Defense digital imaging network-picture archiving and communications systems DIN-PACS
Holter monitors
Computerized lung analyzers
Guidewires
Medrad injectors
Over-the-needle intravenous IV catheters
X ray machines
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Intravenous IV tubing
Microscopes
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Pacemaker analyzers
Cardiovascular catheter sheaths
Automatic implantable cardioverter defibrillator AICD implants
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Fluoroscopes
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Dual chamber pacemakers
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Desktop computers
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MEDITECH software
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Internet or intranet image distribution software
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