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Also called cardiac catheterization laboratory technician, cardiac catheterization technician, cardiac monitor technician and cardiac technician.
$74,310
Median pay a year
62,960
People do this work
6
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Operating medical instruments
Monitoring medical video displays
Monitoring activities
Informing about patient conditions
Performing clerical work
Collecting medical information
Testing heart or lung function
Examining medical instruments
Analyzing test data or images
Calculating numerical data for medical activitie
Adjusting medical settings or positions
Preparing medical supplies
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Cardiovascular Technologist and Technician
Summary
Cardiovascular technologist conducting tests on patients' pulmonary and cardiovascular systems for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes, including electrocardiograms and stress testing, while ensuring patient comfort and safety
Experience
Cardiovascular Technologist and Technician
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Conducted electrocardiogram (EKG), echocardiogram, and stress testing to record patients' cardiac activity using specialized electronic test equipment
Explained testing procedures to patients to obtain cooperation and reduce anxiety during cardiovascular tests
Monitored patients' blood pressure and heart rate using electrocardiogram (EKG) equipment during diagnostic procedures to notify the physician of abnormalities
Obtained and recorded patient identification, medical history, and test results for accurate documentation
Prepared and positioned patients for testing, ensuring comfort and safety throughout the procedures
Attached electrodes to patients' chests, arms, and legs, and operated the EKG machine to obtain readings as per established protocol
Checked, tested, and maintained cardiology equipment, making minor repairs to ensure proper operation
Skills
Core Skills
Monitoring medical video displays, Monitoring activities, Collecting medical information, Operating medical instruments, Informing about patient conditions, Performing clerical work
Checking & Planning
Testing heart or lung function, Examining medical instruments, Analyzing test data or images, Calculating numerical data for medical activitie
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Conducted various cardiovascular tests for patientsExplained testing procedures to patients for cooperationMonitored patients' blood pressure and heart rateObtained and recorded patient identification and historyPrepared and positioned patients for testing proceduresChecked and maintained cardiology equipment for operation
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Conducted various cardiovascular tests, including EKGs and echocardiograms, to assess patient heart health
Monitored patients' blood pressure and heart rate during procedures to ensure safety and accuracy
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Conducted several cardiovascular tests each shift, including EKGs and echocardiograms, to assess patient heart health
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Monitored patients' blood pressure and heart rate during procedures to ensure safety and accuracy
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Fewer complications during testsBetter patient comfort and safetyQuicker response to issues
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What a Cardiovascular Technologist and Technician does
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Conduct tests on pulmonary or cardiovascular systems of patients for diagnostic, therapeutic, or research purposes. May conduct or assist in electrocardiograms, cardiac catheterizations, pulmonary functions, lung capacity, and similar tests.
What it pays
How much does a Cardiovascular Technologist and Technician make?
Annual pay across the United States. The middle figure is the median: half earn less than that, and half earn more.
25th percentile
$47,890
Median
$74,310
75th percentile
$98,110
About 62,960 people do this work in the United States.
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What you have not done yet. Performing clerical work, Collecting medical information, Testing heart or lung function
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Cardiovascular Technologist and Technician
Operating medical instruments
Monitoring medical video displays
Monitoring activities
Informing about patient conditions
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