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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 “Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS)”

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.
Activate fluoroscope and camera to produce images used to guide catheter through cardiovascular system.
Inject contrast medium into patients' blood vessels.
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.
Enter factors such as amount and quality of radiation beam, and filming sequence, into computer.
Assist surgeons with vascular procedures, such as preparing balloons and stents.
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.
Observe gauges, recorder, and video screens of data analysis system during imaging of cardiovascular system.
Maintain a proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
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.
Obtain and record patient identification, medical history, or test results.
Prepare and position patients for testing.
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.
Supervise or train other cardiology technologists or students.
Perform general administrative tasks, such as scheduling appointments or ordering supplies or equipment.
Monitor patients' comfort and safety during tests, alerting physicians to abnormalities or changes in patient responses.
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.
Compare measurements of heart wall thickness and chamber sizes to standard norms to identify abnormalities.
Adjust equipment and controls according to physicians' orders or established protocol.
Explain testing procedures to patients to obtain cooperation and reduce anxiety.

Related Technology & Tools

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

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