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Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians

SOC 29-2031.00

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.

Zone 3 Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Active Listening

3.9

Speaking

3.8

Critical Thinking

3.8

Monitoring

3.8

Operation Monitoring

3.8

Reading Comprehension

3.6

Social Perceptiveness

3.6

Service Orientation

3.2

Knowledge Areas 8

Customer and Personal Service

4.3

Medicine and Dentistry

3.9

English Language

3.9

Computers and Electronics

3.3

Education and Training

3.3

Mathematics

2.9

Public Safety and Security

2.8

Clerical

2.7

Key Tasks

1Conduct 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.

2Explain testing procedures to patients to obtain cooperation and reduce anxiety.

3Monitor patients' blood pressure and heart rate using electrocardiogram (EKG) equipment during diagnostic or therapeutic procedures to notify the physician if something appears wrong.

4Obtain and record patient identification, medical history, or test results.

5Monitor patients' comfort and safety during tests, alerting physicians to abnormalities or changes in patient responses.

Also Known As

ARRT Technologist (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Technologist) Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory Technologist Cardiac Catheterization Special Procedures Technologist Cardiac Catheterization Technician Cardiac Catheterization Technologist Cardiac Technician Cardiograph Operator Cardiographer Cardiology Technician Cardiology Technologist