Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians

01

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.

02

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

03

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

04

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

05

Compare measurements of heart wall thickness and chamber sizes to standard norms to identify abnormalities.

06

Maintain a proper sterile field during surgical procedures.

07

Observe ultrasound display screen and listen to signals to record vascular information, such as blood pressure, limb volume changes, oxygen saturation, or cerebral circulation.

08

Assist surgeons with vascular procedures, such as preparing balloons and stents.

09

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.

10

Assess cardiac physiology and calculate valve areas from blood flow velocity measurements.

11

Operate diagnostic imaging equipment to produce contrast enhanced radiographs of heart and cardiovascular system.