Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians

Course Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 29,340 - 93,100; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is seeking a Cardiovascular Technologist or Technician to conduct tests on patients' pulmonary and cardiovascular systems for diagnostic purposes. Responsibilities include operating imaging equipment, assessing cardiac physiology, and performing various cardiovascular tests. Candidates should possess key skills like active listening and critical thinking, along with familiarity with relevant software tools. The average salary for this role ranges from $29,340 to $93,100 annually.

Responsibilities

• Activate fluoroscope and camera for catheter guidance.
• Assess cardiac physiology and calculate valve areas.
• Conduct pulmonary tests using spirometer.
• Perform EKG, echocardiogram, and stress tests.
• Observe data analysis system during imaging.
• Operate imaging equipment for contrast radiographs.

Skills

Active Listening

Critical Thinking

Monitoring

Speaking

Operation Monitoring

Reading Comprehension

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

MEDITECH software

Electronic medical record EMR software

Practice management software PMS

Job description

Cardiovascular Technologist or Technician

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. Includes vascular technologists.

Responsibilities

• Activate fluoroscope and camera to produce images used to guide catheter through cardiovascular system.
• Assess cardiac physiology and calculate valve areas from blood flow velocity measurements.
• Conduct tests of pulmonary system, using spirometer or other respiratory testing equipment.
• 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.
• Observe gauges, recorder, and video screens of data analysis system during imaging of cardiovascular system.
• Operate diagnostic imaging equipment to produce contrast‑enhanced radiographs of heart and cardiovascular system.

Qualities / Skills

• Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Operation Monitoring: Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Related Job Titles

• Cardiology Technologist
• Cardiac Catheterization Technician
• Echo Technologist
• Perfusionist
• Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist

Tools & Technology

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• JavaScript
• Web browser software
• Word processing software
• Database softwareHypertext preprocessor PHP
• MEDITECH software
• Electronic medical record EMR software
• Practice management software PMS
• Pyxis MedStation software
• Information systems integration software
• Diagnostic image review software
• Internet or intranet image distribution software
• Structured data entry software

Average Salary

The average yearly salary of a Cardiovascular Technologist or Technician ranges between $29,340 and $93,100.