Invasive cardiovascular technologist vs electrocardiograph technician

Differences between invasive cardiovascular technologist and electrocardiograph technician duties and responsibilities

Invasive cardiovascular technologist example responsibilities.

• Assist with placement and manage intra-aortic balloon pumps.
• Perform ECG s, track vitals, monitor hemodynamics and first assist during procedures.
• Prepare and position patients for invasive procedures.
• Prepare patients mentally and physically for the diagnostic testing by giving the correct procedural information.
• Develop quality control program including statistical analysis and quality assurance reporting meeting JCAHO standards; function as QC coordinator.
• Assist in laser seminars and lectures present to visiting faculty and physicians from the breadth of the Americas.

Electrocardiograph technician example responsibilities.

• Assist with placement and manage intra-aortic balloon pumps.
• Assist the radiologists with interventional procedures to include thyroid biopsies, renal biopsies, prostate biopsies, thoracentesis, and paracentesis.
• Perform electrocardiogram recordings on patients as ordered by a physician.
• Interpret and document the EKG reading, and give it to the doctor for review.
• Respond to EKG requests via use of pager, phone system and overhead paging system.
• Review patient's clinical record to obtain and record identifying information require for ECG records.
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