Cardiac Catheterization Special Procedures Technologist: A description for the cardiac catheterization special procedures technologist job
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Cardiac Catheterization Special Procedures Technologist: 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 for example 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 also assist physician in interventional procedures, for example instilling enzymes or inserting balloon in blood vessels to remove plaque or other blockage.
Job industry: medical industry
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