Cardiovascular technician vs cardiopulmonary technician

Differences between cardiovascular technician and cardiopulmonary technician duties and responsibilities

Cardiovascular technician example responsibilities.

• Assist with placement and manage intra-aortic balloon pumps.
• Certify in CPR and ACLS.
• Scrub and monitor implant and EP Carto and basic ablation procedures.
• Collect data with a GPS handheld receiver and map it in the office using GIS.
• Provide continuous ECG and blood pressure monitoring for secondary medical cardiac beds as a cardiopulmonary monitor technician.
• Perform hook-up and scanning of holter monitors.
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Cardiopulmonary technician example responsibilities.

• Assist with placement and manage intra-aortic balloon pumps.
• Institute mechanical ventilation treatment and wean patients from mechanical ventilation per respiratory therapy protocols and doctor's orders.
• Interview patients, perform limit physical examination and conduct diagnostic tests including blood gas analyses.
• Perform procedures that involve several types of splints and splinting materials for optimal mobility and security of fracture bones.
• Adhere to HIPAA standards/privacy laws.
• Familiarize and compliant with HIPAA privacy practices in the healthcare field.
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