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Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians

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.

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21 tasks10 core, 11 supplemental
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Healthcare PractitionersOne of its 96 occupations
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29-2031.00SOC 2018: 29-2031

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10 core tasks and 11 supplemental, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.

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  1. Task 1. 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.Core taskTask 4132Rated by 103 people who do the job, July 2014
  2. Task 2. Explain testing procedures to patients to obtain cooperation and reduce anxiety.Core taskTask 4129Rated by 103 people who do the job, July 2014
  3. Task 3. Monitor patients' blood pressure and heart rate using electrocardiogram (EKG) equipment during diagnostic or therapeutic procedures to notify the physician if something appears wrong.Core taskTask 4127Rated by 103 people who do the job, July 2014
  4. Task 4. Obtain and record patient identification, medical history, or test results.Core taskTask 4134Rated by 103 people who do the job, July 2014
  5. Task 5. Monitor patients' comfort and safety during tests, alerting physicians to abnormalities or changes in patient responses.Core taskTask 4128Rated by 103 people who do the job, July 2014
  6. Task 6. Prepare and position patients for testing.Core taskTask 4133Rated by 103 people who do the job, July 2014
  7. Task 7. Attach electrodes to the patients' chests, arms, and legs, connect electrodes to leads from the electrocardiogram (EKG) machine, and operate the EKG machine to obtain a reading.Core taskTask 4135Rated by 103 people who do the job, July 2014
  8. Task 8. Adjust equipment and controls according to physicians' orders or established protocol.Core taskTask 4136Rated by 101 people who do the job, July 2014
  9. Task 9. Check, test, and maintain cardiology equipment, making minor repairs when necessary, to ensure proper operation.Core taskTask 4137Rated by 103 people who do the job, July 2014
  10. Task 10. Supervise or train other cardiology technologists or students.Core taskTask 4138Rated by 103 people who do the job, July 2014
  11. Task 11. Compare measurements of heart wall thickness and chamber sizes to standard norms to identify abnormalities.Supplemental taskTask 4144Rated by 103 people who do the job, July 2014
  12. Task 12. Maintain a proper sterile field during surgical procedures.Supplemental taskTask 15235Rated by 103 people who do the job, July 2014
  13. Task 13. Observe ultrasound display screen and listen to signals to record vascular information, such as blood pressure, limb volume changes, oxygen saturation, or cerebral circulation.Supplemental taskTask 4142Rated by 103 people who do the job, July 2014
  14. Task 14. 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.Supplemental taskTask 15236Rated by 102 people who do the job, July 2014
  15. Task 15. Assess cardiac physiology and calculate valve areas from blood flow velocity measurements.Supplemental taskTask 4143Rated by 103 people who do the job, July 2014
  16. Task 16. Operate diagnostic imaging equipment to produce contrast enhanced radiographs of heart and cardiovascular system.Supplemental taskTask 4140Rated by 103 people who do the job, July 2014
  17. Task 17. Observe gauges, recorder, and video screens of data analysis system during imaging of cardiovascular system.Supplemental taskTask 4131Rated by 102 people who do the job, July 2014
  18. Task 18. Inject contrast medium into patients' blood vessels.Supplemental taskTask 4141Rated by 103 people who do the job, July 2014
  19. Task 19. Transcribe, type, and distribute reports of diagnostic procedures for interpretation by physician.Supplemental taskTask 15237Rated by 103 people who do the job, July 2014
  20. Task 20. Set up 24-hour Holter and event monitors, scan and interpret tapes, and report results to physicians.Supplemental taskTask 15238Rated by 103 people who do the job, July 2014
  21. Task 21. Perform general administrative tasks, such as scheduling appointments or ordering supplies or equipment.Supplemental taskTask 15234Rated by 102 people who do the job, July 2014

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  2. Classification
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