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       CODE: 078.362-050 Buy the DOT:Download/CD-ROM
TITLE(s): SPECIAL PROCEDURES TECHNOLOGIST, CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION (medical ser.) alternate
titles: radiographer, cardiac catheterization; special vascular imaging technologist
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: 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.
GOE: 10.02.02 STRENGTH: M GED: R5 M4 L5 SVP: 7 DLU: 89
ONET CROSSWALK: 32925 Cardiology Technologists
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