SPECIAL PROCEDURES TECHNOLOGISTS, ANGIOGRAM (TECHNICAL OCCUPATIONS IN MEDICINE) California Occupational Guide Number 2002-E (part) Interest Area: Emerging Occupations 1995
THE JOB 
Special Procedures Technicians, Angiograms use diagnostic imaging equipment to produce angiograms that aid physicians to diagnose and treat diseases. Part of the information gathering process is to insert a catheter (slender flexible tube that is inserted into a body channel, usually a vein, and maintains an opening to an internal cavity) into the patient. Then a fluoroscope is used that goes down the open channel and relays images of the internal organs of body systems that are instantly displayed on a fluorescent screen for the doctor to view. By looking at the image pictures the doctor is able to actually see the activity inside the body and diagnose the illness more accurately. The Angiogram Technologists must know how the equipment works and be able to read and interpret the results.
COMPENSATION
No local wages are available for Special Procedures Technologists, Angiogram.
REQUIREMENTS
Skills
-- Interact with different kinds of patients and other health professionals
-- Follow technical instructions
-- Work precisely and accurately
-- Operate sensitive equipment
Training Requirements
-- Graduate of an AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology
-- Current license as a Radiologic Technologist from State of California
and registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
-- One year of advanced training in Angiography
-- Maintain a working knowledge of latest developments in Invasive
Procedures and Techniques
-- Know CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation)
OCCUPATIONAL CODES
DOT (Dictionary of Occupational Titles, 4th Ed., Rev. 1): 078.362-046 OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) System: 329170
Source: State of California, Employment Development Department,
Labor Market Information Division, Information Services Group,
(916) 262-2162
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