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Cardiologists

Diagnose, treat, manage, and prevent diseases or conditions of the cardiovascular system. May further subspecialize in interventional procedures (e.g., balloon angioplasty and stent placement), echocardiography, or electrophysiology.

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26 tasksNot rated core or supplemental
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Healthcare PractitionersOne of its 96 occupations
Code
29-1212.00SOC 2018: 29-1212

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  1. Task 1. Administer emergency cardiac care for life-threatening heart problems, such as cardiac arrest and heart attack.Not ratedTask 22689Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  2. Task 2. Advise patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, or disease prevention.Not ratedTask 22690Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  3. Task 3. Answer questions that patients have about their health and well-being.Not ratedTask 22691Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  4. Task 4. Calculate valve areas from blood flow velocity measurements.Not ratedTask 22692Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  5. Task 5. Compare measurements of heart wall thickness and chamber sizes to standards to identify abnormalities, using the results of an echocardiogram.Not ratedTask 22693Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  6. Task 6. Conduct electrocardiogram (EKG), phonocardiogram, echocardiogram, or other cardiovascular tests to record patients' cardiac activity, using specialized electronic test equipment, recording devices, or laboratory instruments.Not ratedTask 22694Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  7. Task 7. Conduct exercise electrocardiogram tests to monitor cardiovascular activity under stress.Not ratedTask 22695Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  8. Task 8. Conduct research to develop or test medications, treatments, or procedures that prevent or control disease or injury.Not ratedTask 22696Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  9. Task 9. Conduct tests of the pulmonary system, using a spirometer or other respiratory testing equipment.Not ratedTask 22697Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  10. Task 10. Design and explain treatment plans, based on patient information such as medical history, reports, and examination results.Not ratedTask 22698Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  11. Task 11. Diagnose cardiovascular conditions, using cardiac catheterization.Not ratedTask 22699Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  12. Task 12. Diagnose medical conditions of patients, using records, reports, test results, or examination information.Not ratedTask 22700Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  13. Task 13. Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients.Not ratedTask 22701Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  14. Task 14. Inject contrast media into patients' blood vessels.Not ratedTask 22702Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  15. Task 15. Monitor patient progress following cardiac surgery.Not ratedTask 22703Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  16. Task 16. Monitor patients' conditions and progress, and reevaluate treatments, as necessary.Not ratedTask 22704Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  17. Task 17. Observe ultrasound display screen, and listen to signals to record vascular information, such as blood pressure, limb volume changes, oxygen saturation, and cerebral circulation.Not ratedTask 22705Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  18. Task 18. Obtain and record patient information, including patient identification, medical history, and examination results.Not ratedTask 22706Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  19. Task 19. Operate diagnostic imaging equipment to produce contrast-enhanced radiographs of heart and cardiovascular system.Not ratedTask 22707Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  20. Task 20. Order medical tests, such as echocardiograms, electrocardiograms, and angiograms.Not ratedTask 22708Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  21. Task 21. Perform minimally invasive surgical procedures, such as implanting pacemakers and defibrillators.Not ratedTask 22709Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  22. Task 22. Perform vascular procedures, such as balloon angioplasty and stents.Not ratedTask 22710Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  23. Task 23. Prescribe heart medication to treat or prevent heart problems.Not ratedTask 22711Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  24. Task 24. Recommend surgeons or surgical procedures.Not ratedTask 22712Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  25. Task 25. Supervise or train cardiology technologists or students.Not ratedTask 22713Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  26. Task 26. Talk to other physicians about patients to create a treatment plan.Not ratedTask 22714Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020

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