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A professional who operates diagnostic imaging equipment to produce contrast enhanced radiographs of heart and cardiovascular system (angiocardiograms), during cardiac catheterization, to aid physician in diagnostic evaluation and treatment. Responsibilities include:
* Positions and immobilizes patient on examining table, using head and shoulder braces and following specified protocols.
* Enters technical factors determined by protocol such as amount and quality of radiation beam, and specified filming sequence, into computer.
* Raises and lowers examining table and manipulates and positions x-ray tube in response to instructions from physician.
* Starts automatic injection of contrast medium into blood vessels of patient.
* Activates fluoroscope and 35 mm motion picture camera (cinefluorography) to produce images that assist physician in guiding catheter through cardiovascular system of patient.
* Observes gauges, recorder, and video screens of multichannel data analysis system that indicates blood pressure, cardiac output, and respiration, during imaging of cardiovascular system.
* Alerts physician to changes in patient responses.
* May assist physician in interventional procedures, such as instilling enzymes or inserting balloon in blood vessels to remove plaque or other blockage.
Industry:Professional careers
A professional who operates computed tomography (CT) scanner to produce cross-sectional radiographs of patient's body for diagnostic purposes. Responsibilities include:
* Positions and immobilizes patient on examining table, using supportive devices to obtain precise patient position and following protocols specified by radiologist .
* Administers contrast media orally or assists physician in intravenous administration.
* Enters data, such as type of scan requested, slice thickness, scan time, and other technical data into computer, using knowledge of radiologic technology and computed tomography.
* Starts CT scanner to scan designated anatomical area of patient.
* Talks to patient over intercom system and observes patient through window of control room to monitor patient safety and comfort.
* Views images of organs or tissue on video display screen to ensure quality of pictures.
* Starts camera to produce radiographs.
* Evaluates radiographs, video tape, and computer generated information for technical quality.
Industry:Professional careers
A professional who operates computed tomography (CT) scanner to produce cross-sectional radiographs of patient's body for diagnostic purposes. Responsibilities include:
* Positions and immobilizes patient on examining table, using supportive devices to obtain precise patient position and following protocols specified by radiologist .
* Administers contrast media orally or assists physician in intravenous administration.
* Enters data, such as type of scan requested, slice thickness, scan time, and other technical data into computer, using knowledge of radiologic technology and computed tomography.
* Starts CT scanner to scan designated anatomical area of patient.
* Talks to patient over intercom system and observes patient through window of control room to monitor patient safety and comfort.
* Views images of organs or tissue on video display screen to ensure quality of pictures.
* Starts camera to produce radiographs.
* Evaluates radiographs, video tape, and computer generated information for technical quality.
Industry:Professional careers
A professional who operates magnetic resonance imaging equipment to produce cross-sectional images (photographs) of patient's body for diagnostic purposes. Responsibilities include:
* Interviews patient to explain magnetic resonance imaging procedures and to request removal of metal objects which are hazardous to patient and equipment when magnet is activated.
* Positions patient on examining table and places specified coil (receiver) such as head coil or knee coil, close to area of interest, following protocols requested by radiologist .
* Demonstrates use of microphone that allows patient and technologist to communicate during examination.
* Enters data, such as patient history, anatomical area to be scanned, orientation specified, and position of entry into aperture of magnetic resonance imaging equipment (head or feet first), into computer.
* Keys commands to specify scan sequences, and adjust transmitters and receivers, into computer.
* Observes patient through window of control room and on closed circuit TV screen to monitor patient safety and comfort.
* Views images of area being scanned on video display screen to ensure quality of pictures.
* Keys in data on keyboard of camera to photograph images.
* Alerts staff entering magnet room to danger of wearing or carrying metal around magnet.
Industry:Professional careers
A professional who operates magnetic resonance imaging equipment to produce cross-sectional images (photographs) of patient's body for diagnostic purposes. Responsibilities include:
* Interviews patient to explain magnetic resonance imaging procedures and to request removal of metal objects which are hazardous to patient and equipment when magnet is activated.
* Positions patient on examining table and places specified coil (receiver) such as head coil or knee coil, close to area of interest, following protocols requested by radiologist .
* Demonstrates use of microphone that allows patient and technologist to communicate during examination.
* Enters data, such as patient history, anatomical area to be scanned, orientation specified, and position of entry into aperture of magnetic resonance imaging equipment (head or feet first), into computer.
* Keys commands to specify scan sequences, and adjust transmitters and receivers, into computer.
* Observes patient through window of control room and on closed circuit TV screen to monitor patient safety and comfort.
* Views images of area being scanned on video display screen to ensure quality of pictures.
* Keys in data on keyboard of camera to photograph images.
* Alerts staff entering magnet room to danger of wearing or carrying metal around magnet.
Industry:Professional careers
A professional who produces recordings of electromotive variations in action of heart muscle, using electrocardiograph, while patient walks on treadmill, under direction of physician, to provide data for diagnosis of heart ailments. Responsibilities include:
* Attaches electrodes to patient's arms, legs, and chest area, according to specified pattern, and connects electrode leads to electrocardiograph, to obtain electrocardiogram.
* Explains testing procedures to patient and obtains consent form.
* Starts treadmill at speed directed by physician.
* Starts electrocardiograph and records data, such as angle and speed of treadmill, patient's indications of pain, and measurements of blood pressure.
* Informs physician of wave abnormalities on electrocardiogram.
* Stands alongside patient during test to lend support if necessary.
* Removes recorder strip printout from machine upon conclusion of test to obtain permanent record of test.
* Edits and mounts representative samples of tracings for patient's record, indicating time of test measurement and bodily factors that could have affected recording.
* May conduct electrocardiograph test of resting patient.
Industry:Professional careers
A professional who produces recordings of electromotive variations in action of heart muscle, using electrocardiograph, while patient walks on treadmill, under direction of physician, to provide data for diagnosis of heart ailments. Responsibilities include:
* Attaches electrodes to patient's arms, legs, and chest area, according to specified pattern, and connects electrode leads to electrocardiograph, to obtain electrocardiogram.
* Explains testing procedures to patient and obtains consent form.
* Starts treadmill at speed directed by physician.
* Starts electrocardiograph and records data, such as angle and speed of treadmill, patient's indications of pain, and measurements of blood pressure.
* Informs physician of wave abnormalities on electrocardiogram.
* Stands alongside patient during test to lend support if necessary.
* Removes recorder strip printout from machine upon conclusion of test to obtain permanent record of test.
* Edits and mounts representative samples of tracings for patient's record, indicating time of test measurement and bodily factors that could have affected recording.
* May conduct electrocardiograph test of resting patient.
Industry:Professional careers
A professional who produces two-dimensional ultrasonic recordings of internal organs, using ultrasound equipment, for use by physician in diagnosis of disease and study of malfunction of organs. Responsibilities include:
* Selects equipment for use in ultrasound setup according to specifications of examination.
* Explains process to patient, and instructs and assists patient in assuming physical position for examination.
* Selects transducer and adjusts equipment controls according to organ to be examined, depth of field, and other specifications of test.
* Keys test data and patient information into computer of ultrasound equipment to maintain record of test results.
* Moves transducer, by hand, over specified area of body and observes sound wave display screen to monitor quality of ultrasonic pattern produced.
* Starts equipment which produces images of internal organs and records diagnostic data on magnetic tape, computer disk, strip printout, or film.
* Photographs images of organs shown on display module, or removes strip printout from equipment, to obtain permanent record of internal examination.
* Discusses test results with supervisor or attending physician.
Industry:Professional careers
A professional who produces two-dimensional ultrasonic recordings of internal organs, using ultrasound equipment, for use by physician in diagnosis of disease and study of malfunction of organs. Responsibilities include:
* Selects equipment for use in ultrasound setup according to specifications of examination.
* Explains process to patient, and instructs and assists patient in assuming physical position for examination.
* Selects transducer and adjusts equipment controls according to organ to be examined, depth of field, and other specifications of test.
* Keys test data and patient information into computer of ultrasound equipment to maintain record of test results.
* Moves transducer, by hand, over specified area of body and observes sound wave display screen to monitor quality of ultrasonic pattern produced.
* Starts equipment which produces images of internal organs and records diagnostic data on magnetic tape, computer disk, strip printout, or film.
* Photographs images of organs shown on display module, or removes strip printout from equipment, to obtain permanent record of internal examination.
* Discusses test results with supervisor or attending physician.
Industry:Professional careers
A professional who produces two-dimensional ultrasonic recordings and Doppler flow analyses of heart and related structures, using ultrasound equipment, for use by physician in diagnosis of heart disease and study of heart. Responsibilities include:
* Explains procedures to patient to obtain cooperation and reduce anxieties of patient.
* Attaches electrodes to patient's chest to monitor heart rhythm and connects electrodes to electrode leads of ultrasound equipment.
* Adjusts equipment controls according to physician's orders and areas of heart to be examined.
* Keys patient information into computer keyboard on equipment to record information on video cassette and strip printout of test.
* Starts ultrasound equipment that produces images of real time tomographic cardiac anatomy, and adjusts equipment to obtain quality images.
* Moves transducer, by hand, over patient's heart areas, observes ultrasound display screen, and listens to Doppler signals to acquire data for measurement of blood flow velocities.
* Prints pictures of graphic analysis recordings and removes video cassette for permanent record of internal examination.
* Measures heart wall thicknesses and chamber sizes recorded on strip printout, using calipers and ruler, or keys commands into computer to measure thicknesses and chamber sizes of heart on video tape, and compares measurement to standard norms to identify abnormalities in heart.
* Measures blood flow velocities and calculates data, such as cardiac physiology and valve areas for evaluation of cardiac function by physician.
* Reviews test results with interpreting physician.
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