Cardiac technologists are a part of the healthcare team that diagnoses diseases and problems associated with the vascular (blood vessel) system.

Objective

   Cardiac Care Technologists assist cardiologists in diagnosing and treating heart problems and ailments.

   They monitor blood pressure and heart rate, prepare and monitor patients for cardiac procedures, such as treadmill and cardiac catheterization.

   Cardiac technologists assist in cardiac catheterizations (Angiogram including balloon angioplasties), pacemakers

   They conduct ECG (Electrocardiogram)

   They also may perform echocardiograms (ECHO).