Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians

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1. 01Conduct 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.
2. 02Explain testing procedures to patients to obtain cooperation and reduce anxiety.
3. 03Monitor patients' blood pressure and heart rate using electrocardiogram (EKG) equipment during diagnostic or therapeutic procedures to notify the physician if something appears wrong.
4. 04Obtain and record patient identification, medical history, or test results.
5. 05Monitor patients' comfort and safety during tests, alerting physicians to abnormalities or changes in patient responses.
6. 06Prepare and position patients for testing.
7. 07Attach 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.
8. 08Operate diagnostic imaging equipment to produce contrast enhanced radiographs of heart and cardiovascular system.
9. 09Inject contrast medium into patients' blood vessels.
10. 10Transcribe, type, and distribute reports of diagnostic procedures for interpretation by physician.
11. 11Set up 24-hour Holter and event monitors, scan and interpret tapes, and report results to physicians.
12. 12Check, test, and maintain cardiology equipment, making minor repairs when necessary, to ensure proper operation.

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