Job Description:

• 1) Operates diagnostic imaging equipment to produce contrast enhanced radiographs of heart and cardiovascular system, during cardiac catheterization, to aid physician in diagnostic evaluation and treatment: Positions and immobilizes patient on examining table, using head and shoulder braces and following specified protocols.

• 2) Enters technical factors determined by protocol such as amount and quality of radiation beam, and specified filming sequence, into computer.

• 3) Raises and lowers examining table and manipulates and positions x-ray tube in response to instructions from physician.

• 4) Starts automatic injection of contrast medium into blood vessels of patient.

• 5) Activates fluoroscope and 35 mm motion picture camera to produce images that assist physician in guiding catheter through cardiovascular system of patient.

• 6) Observes gauges, recorder, and video screens of multichannel data analysis system that indicates blood pressure, cardiac output, and respiration, during imaging of cardiovascular system.

• 7) Alerts physician to changes in patient responses.

• 8) May assist physician in interventional procedures, such as instilling enzymes or inserting balloon in blood vessels to remove plaque or other blockage.