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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”

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

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