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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

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Tasks for “Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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