Invasive cardiovascular technologist vs holter scanning technician

Differences between invasive cardiovascular technologist and holter scanning 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.

Holter scanning technician example responsibilities.

• Assist with placement and manage intra-aortic balloon pumps.
• Identify and troubleshoot routine technical problems with the central monitoring system and initiate biomedical repairs as necessary.
• Assess cardiac physiology determine valve area calculations base on blood flow velocity through jugular veins, carotid arteries.