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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 “Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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