______________________________ Realistic Occupations: Cardiovascular Technologists and Techniciansand Animators; Photographers; Radio Operators;
Sound Engineering Technicians.
Skills: Operation Monitoring; Operation and Con-
trol; Equipment Maintenance; Troubleshooting;
Equipment Selection; Operations Analysis; Active
Listening; Installation.
Education and Training Programs: Radio and Tele-
vision Broadcasting Technology/Technician; Audio-
visual Communications Technologies/Technicians,
Other; Cinematography and Film/Video Produc-
tion. Related Knowledge/Courses: Communica-
tions and Media; Telecommunications; Computers
and Electronics; Engineering and Technology.
Work Env ironment : More often indoors than out-
doors; very bright or dim lighting; standing; using
hands on objects, tools, or controls.Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels
See Mates—Ship, Boat, and Barge (a Realistic job),
Pilots, Ship (a Realistic job), and Ship and Boat Captains
(an Enterprising job), described separately.Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians
! Personality Code: RIS! Education/Training Required: Associate
degree
! Annual Earnings: $44,940
! Beginning Wage: $24,650
! Earnings Growth Potential: High
! Growth: 25.5%
! Annual Job Openings: 3,550
! Self-Employed: 1.1%
! Part-Time: 17.3%
Conduct tests on pulmonary or cardiovascu-
lar systems of patients for diagnostic purposes.
May conduct or assist in electrocardiograms,cardiac catheterizations, pulmonary-functions,
lung capacity, and similar tests. Monitor patients’
blood pressures and heart rates, using electrocar-
diogram (EKG) equipment during diagnostic and
therapeutic procedures to notify physicians if some-
thing appears wrong. Explain testing procedures to
patients to obtain cooperation and reduce anxiety.
Observe gauges, recorders, and video screens of data
analysis systems during imaging of cardiovascular
systems. Monitor patients’ comfort and safety during
tests, alerting physicians to abnormalities or changes
in patient responses. Obtain and record patients’
identities, medical histories, or test results. Attach
electrodes to patients’ chests, arms, and legs; connect
electrodes to leads from electrocardiogram (EKG)
machines; and operate EKG machines to obtain
readings. Adjust equipment and controls according
to physicians’ orders or established protocol. Pre-
pare and position patients for testing. Check, test,
and maintain cardiology equipment, making minor
repairs when necessary, to ensure proper operation.
Supervise and train other cardiology technologists
and students. Perform general administrative tasks,
such as scheduling appointments or ordering supplies
and equipment. Maintain a proper sterile fi eld during
surgical procedures. Assist physicians in the diagno-
sis and treatment of cardiac and peripheral vascular
treatments, such as implanting pacemakers or assist-
ing with balloon angioplasties to treat blood ves-
sel blockages. Inject contrast medium into patients’
blood vessels. Assess cardiac physiology and calculate
valve areas from blood fl ow velocity measurements.
Operate diagnostic imaging equipment to produce
contrast enhanced radiographs of hearts and cardio-
vascular systems. Observe ultrasound display screens
and listen to signals to record vascular information
such as blood pressure, limb volume changes, oxy-
gen saturation, and cerebral circulation. Transcribe,
type, and distribute reports of diagnostic procedures
for interpretation by physician. Conduct electrocar-
diogram (EKG), phonocardiogram, echocardiogram,
stress testing, or other cardiovascular tests to record
patients’ cardiac activities, using specialized elec-
tronic test equipment, recording devices, and labora-
tory instruments.Realistic–
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