Vascular technician vs cardiopulmonary technician

Differences between vascular technician and cardiopulmonary technician duties and responsibilities

Vascular technician example responsibilities.

• Facilitate physician to help achieve ICAEL accreditation status.
• Train to perform nuclear stress tests, treadmill stress echo, and ECG's.
• Assist the lead echocardiographer with ARDMS certification.
• Execute EKG's and procedure reports for physician's interpretation.
• Handle audit request by ICAEL and maintain appropriate documentation, etc.
• Initial patient vitals including ECG, weight, height and blood pressure.
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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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