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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.
8
Skills
8
Knowledge
3
Job Zone
No
Green
Top Skills 8
Active Listening3.9
Speaking3.8
Critical Thinking3.8
Monitoring3.8
Operation Monitoring3.8
Reading Comprehension3.6
Social Perceptiveness3.6
Service Orientation3.2
Knowledge Areas 8
Customer and Personal Service4.3
Medicine and Dentistry3.9
English Language3.9
Computers and Electronics3.3
Education and Training3.3
Mathematics2.9
Public Safety and Security2.8
Clerical2.7
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
Tools & Equipment
3, 4, and 5 stopcock manifolds
Activated clotting time ACT lab equipment
Angiojets
Arterial line stop-cocks
Automated external defibrillators AED
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