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Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians
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.
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- Conduct electrocardiogram (EKG), phonocardiogram, echocardiogram, stress testing, or other cardiovascular tests to record patients' cardiac activity, using specialized electronic test equipment, recording devices, or laboratory instruments.
- Explain testing procedures to patients to obtain cooperation and reduce anxiety.
- Monitor patients' blood pressure and heart rate using electrocardiogram (EKG) equipment during diagnostic or therapeutic procedures to notify the physician if something appears wrong.
- Obtain and record patient identification, medical history, or test results.
- Monitor patients' comfort and safety during tests, alerting physicians to abnormalities or changes in patient responses.
- Prepare and position patients for testing.
- Attach electrodes to the patients' chests, arms, and legs, connect electrodes to leads from the electrocardiogram (EKG) machine, and operate the EKG machine to obtain a reading.
- Adjust equipment and controls according to physicians' orders or established protocol.
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5.6 / 7
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Skills to explore
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Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
2014-07
Operations Monitoring
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
2014-07
Speaking
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
2014-07
Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
2014-07
Monitoring
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
2014-07
Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
2014-07
Social Perceptiveness
Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
2014-07
Judgment and Decision Making
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
2014-07
Service Orientation
Actively looking for ways to help people.
2014-07
Operation and Control
Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
2014-07
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Source preparation category: Job Zone 3 of 5 · 2014-07. This category describes typical preparation, not your eligibility.
Related study fields
Source crosswalk connections are research leads, not required qualifications.
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist →
Electrocardiograph Technology/Technician →
Perfusion Technology/Perfusionist →
Cardiopulmonary Technology/Technologist →
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O*NET-SOC code 29-2031.00 · Database 31.0 · Retrieved Oct 14, 2026. Dates on individual observations describe their source periods.
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