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