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Career: Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians
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.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
98
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Explain testing procedures to patient to obtain cooperation and reduce anxiety. |
97
|
Prepare and position patients for testing. |
94
|
Obtain and record patient identification, medical history or test results. |
91
|
Monitor patients' comfort and safety during tests, alerting physicians to abnormalities or changes in patient responses. |
90
|
Adjust equipment and controls according to physicians' orders or established protocol. |
86
|
Monitor patients' blood pressure and heart rate using electrocardiogram (EKG) equipment during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to notify the physician if something appears wrong. |
86
|
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. |
79
|
Supervise and train other cardiology technologists and students. |
75
|
Observe gauges, recorder, and video screens of data analysis system during imaging of cardiovascular system. |
72
|
Check, test, and maintain cardiology equipment, making minor repairs when necessary, to ensure proper operation. |
71
|
Perform general administrative tasks, such as scheduling appointments or ordering supplies and equipment. |
67
|
Conduct electrocardiogram (EKG), phonocardiogram, echocardiogram, stress testing, or other cardiovascular tests to record patients' cardiac activity, using specialized electronic test equipment, recording devices, and laboratory instruments. |
63
|
Maintain a proper sterile field during surgical procedures. |
60
|
Operate diagnostic imaging equipment to produce contrast enhanced radiographs of heart and cardiovascular system. |
55
|
Assist physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac and peripheral vascular treatments, such as implanting pacemakers or assisting with balloon angioplasties to treat blood vessel blockages. |
55
|
Inject contrast medium into patients' blood vessels. |
55
|
Assess cardiac physiology and calculate valve areas from blood flow velocity measurements. |
54
|
Transcribe, type, and distribute reports of diagnostic procedures for interpretation by physician. |
47
|
Activate fluoroscope and camera to produce images used to guide catheter through cardiovascular system. |
42
|
Compare measurements of heart wall thickness and chamber sizes to standard norms to identify abnormalities. |
40
|
Observe ultrasound display screen and listen to signals to record vascular information such as blood pressure, limb volume changes, oxygen saturation and cerebral circulation. |
36
|
Set up 24-hour Holter and event monitors, scan and interpret tapes, and report results to physicians. |
34
|
Enter factors such as amount and quality of radiation beam, and filming sequence, into computer. |
25
|
Conduct tests of pulmonary system, using spirometer and other respiratory testing equipment. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
89
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
77
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
75
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
75
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
75
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
73
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
73
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
72
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
71
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
69
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
68
|
Getting Information
|
68
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
67
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
65
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
65
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
65
|
Processing Information
|
64
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
63
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
62
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
62
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
61
|
Interacting With Computers
|
60
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
60
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
59
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
58
|
Thinking Creatively
|
58
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
55
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
55
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
54
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
54
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
53
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
53
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
53
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
41
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
41
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
40
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
36
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
35
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
34
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
24
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
23
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
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