DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA

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.

Occupational Employment Statistics(OES) Wage Data
Wages Updated to First Quarter, 2020

					Percentiles
Geography	Employment	Emp SE*	Mean	Mean SE*	10th	25th	Median	75th	90th
EDR 2 - Headwaters	N/A	1	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Minnesota	1,420	398	$31.60/hr	$0.44/hr	$21.14/hr	$25.97/hr	$31.60/hr	$37.46/hr	$42.71/hr
U S	56,110	842	$28.96/hr	$0.14/hr	$14.44/hr	$18.83/hr	$28.04/hr	$37.01/hr	$45.84/hr
*SE = Standard error, a measure of the statistical reliability of the estimate.

Other Regional Data For Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians Geography (click title for details) OES Projections Employment Median Wage % Change  -  EDR 11 - 7 County Twin Cities 610 $32.20/hr N/A EDR 3 - Arrowhead 80 $30.09/hr N/A EDR 7W- Central 70 $34.46/hr N/A EDR 1 - Northwest N/A N/A N/A EDR 2 - Headwaters N/A N/A N/A EDR 6W- Upper Minnesota Valley N/A N/A N/A EDR 10 - Southeast N/A $31.20/hr N/A EDR 9 - South Central N/A N/A N/A EDR 5 - North Central N/A N/A N/A EDR 7E- East Central N/A N/A N/A EDR 6E- Southwest Central N/A N/A N/A EDR 4 - West Central N/A N/A N/A

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• Operates diagnostic imaging equipment to produce contrast enhanced radiographs of heart and cardiovascular system.
• Activates fluoroscope and camera to produce images used to guide catheter through cardiovascular system.
• Injects contrast medium into blood vessels of patient.
• Conducts electrocardiogram, phonocardiogram, echocardiogram, stress testing, and other cardiovascular tests, using specialized electronic test equipment, recording devices, and laboratory instruments.
• Conducts tests of pulmonary system, using spirometer and other respiratory testing equipment.
• Observes gauges, recorder, and video screens of data analysis system, during imaging of cardiovascular system.
• Records variations in action of heart muscle, using electrocardiograph.
• Observes ultrasound display screen and listens to signals to acquire data for measurement of blood flow velocities.
• Assesses cardiac physiology and calculates valve areas from blood flow velocity measurements.
• Alerts physician to abnormalities or changes in patient responses.
• Explains testing procedures to patient to obtain cooperation and reduce anxiety.
• Records test results and other data into patient s record.
• Reviews test results with physician.
• Prepares and positions patients for testing.
• Adjusts equipment and controls according to physicians' orders or established protocol.
• Enters factors such as amount and quality of radiation beam, and filming sequence, into computer.
• Compares measurements of heart wall thickness and chamber sizes to standard norms to identify abnormalities.
• Records analyses of heart and related structures, using ultrasound equipment.
• Operates monitor to measure and record functions of cardiovascular and pulmonary systems, as part of cardiac catheterization team.