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Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians

District Of Columbia

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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.

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Currently Employed: 88

Yearly Projected Openings: 0

Typical Hourly Wage: $22.10 - $38.42

Typical Annual Salary: $46,000 - $79,900

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Typical education needed for entry: Associate's degree

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: None

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: None

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typical job duties

Maintain a proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
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.
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.
Explain testing procedures to patients to obtain cooperation and reduce anxiety.
Assess cardiac physiology and calculate valve areas from blood flow velocity measurements.
Observe gauges, recorder, and video screens of data analysis system during imaging of cardiovascular system.
Monitor patients' comfort and safety during tests, alerting physicians to abnormalities or changes in patient responses.
Operate diagnostic imaging equipment to produce contrast enhanced radiographs of heart and cardiovascular system.
Observe ultrasound display screen and listen to signals to record vascular information, such as blood pressure, limb volume changes, oxygen saturation, or cerebral circulation.

tools & technology

Tools:

Cardiac pacemaker generators or implantable defibrillators or accessories
Cardiac ultrasound or doppler or echo units or cardioscopes
Diagnostic or interventional vascular catheters or sets
Medical picture archiving computer systems PACS
Medical ultrasound or doppler or echo transducers or accessories

Technology:

Data base user interface and query software
Information retrieval or search software
Internet browser software
Inventory management software
Medical software

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