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       CODE: 078.364-014 Buy the DOT:Download/CD-ROM
TITLE(s): ECHOCARDIOGRAPH TECHNICIAN (medical ser.) alternate titles: diagnostic cardiac
sonographer
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: 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.
GOE: 10.03.01 STRENGTH: L GED: R4 M3 L4 SVP: 7 DLU: 88
ONET CROSSWALK: 32925 Cardiology Technologists
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