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DMS education includes..
at least an associate’s, bachelor’s programs available, programs certified by CAAHEP
Cardiovascular tech education includes…
associate’s or trained on the job
NMT education includes…
associate’s or bachelor’s in nuclear medicine, programs certified by JRCNMT
Surgical technologist education requirements include…
certificate or associate’s in surgical technology, programs certified by CAAHEP
DMS certification is…
preferred, given by ARDMS
Cardiovascular tech certification is…
preferred & given by CCI or ARRT
NMT certification is…
usually a state requirement & given by NMTCB or ARRT
Surgical technologist certification is…
preferred from NBSTSA
Licensure is usually not required for all the professions except…
NMTs (Nuclear Medicine Technologists)
DMSs can advance by…
specializing (e.g. pediatric, vascular sonography) or taking on managerial/supervisory roles
Cardiovascular techs can advance by…
specializing (e.g. echocardiography, invasive cardiovascular technology) or taking on supervisory roles
NMTs can advance by…
specializing (e.g. PET, radiopharmaceuticals) or taking on supervisory roless
Surgical technologists can advance to…
specializing in a particular area of surgery or taking on a new role like surgical assistant or lead surgical technologist
abdominal sonographer
ultrasound technician who specializes in inspecting a patient’s abdominal cavity to help diagnose and treat conditions
breast sonographer
sound technician who specializes in studying diseases of the breasts
cardiographic technician
professional who specializes in vascular technology and performs noninvasive tests such as echocardiograms
cardiopulmonary technologist
professional who assists the physician in treating and diagnosing heart and lung ailments
cardiovascular invasive specialist
professional who assists physicians in diagnosing and treating heart and blood vessel ailments through the use of invasive procedures
cardiovascular technician
professional who focuses on performing noninvasive tests such as echocardiograms
cardiovascular technologist
professional who assists physicians by performing complex medical tests involving the heart and pulmonary system
diagnostic imaging
the use of an image of a body part created by radiographic techniques to aid in a diagnosis
diagnostic medical sonography
use of sound waves to generate an image for the assessment and diagnosis of various medical conditions
echocardiographer
technologist who uses ultrasound to examine the heart chambers, valves, and vessels
EKG (electrocardiogram)
an instrument for recording the changes of electrical potential occurring during the heart beat that is used to diagnose abnormalities of the heart
electrocardiograph technician
cardiovascular technician who specializes in ECGs, stress testing, and Holter monitor procedures
gamma scintillation camera
scanner used to take pictures of radioisotopes as they pass through a patient’s body
high-frequency transducers
ultrasound transducer used exclusively for the study of breast tissue
Holter monitor
a pertable device that makes a continuous record of electrical activity of the heart in order to detect episodes of abnormal heart rhythms
invasive cardiology
a heart specialty that requires the insertion of probes or other instruments into the patient’s body
MRI (magnetic resonance scanner/imaging)
a noninvasive diagnostic technique based on nuclear magnetic resonance of atoms within the body induces by the application of radio waves to produce computerized images of internal body issues
neurosonographer
ultrasound technician who focuses on the nervous system, including the brain
noninvasive procedures
technical care that does not require the insertion of probes or other instruments into the patient’s body
NCT (nuclear cardiology technologist)
operates imaging devices that require the use of radionuclides for diagnosis
nuclear medicine
branch of radiology that uses radionuclides in the diagnosis and treaatment of disease
CT technologist (nuclear medicine computer tomography)
combines the use of radioisotopes with X-rays to create two-dimensional or three-dimensional images inside the human body
obstetric and gynecologic sonographer
ultrasound technician who specializes in the female reproductive system
positron emission scanner/tomography
nuclear medicine imaging technique that produces a three-dimensional image of body processes
PET technologist
an imaging specialist who prepares and delivers to patients radioactive drugs for diagnosis and medical research
radionuclides
unstable atoms that emit radiation spontaneously
radiopharmaceuticals
radioactive drugs
sonographer
an individual who collects reflected echoes and forms an image that may be videotaped, transmitted, or photographed for interpretation and diagnosis by a physician
stress testing
monitors the heart’s performance while the patient is walking on a treadmill, gradually increasing the treadmill's speed to observe the effect of increased exertion on the heart
surgical technologist
a technologist who assists in surgical operations under the supervision of surgeons, RNs, or other surgical personnel
transesophageal echocardiography
a form of testing that involves placing a tube in the patient’s esophagus to obtain ultrasound images
ultrasound machines
an electronic device that uses vibrations of the same physical nature as sound to form a two-dimensional image used for the examination and measurement of internal body structures
vascular technologist
technologist who assists physicians in the diagnosis of disorders affecting circulation
DMS salary is…
$75,920 average
Cardiovascular tech salary is…
$59,100 on average
NMT salary is…
$79,590 on average
Surgical technologist salary is…
$49,710 on average
A healthcare professional who uses sound waves to generate images for the assessment and diagnosis of various medical conditions, specializing in different areas such as obstetrics, abdominal, neurology, breast, vascular, pediatrics, and cardiac.
DMS (Diagnostic Medical Sonographer)
Professionals who assist physicians in diagnosing and treating heart and blood vessel ailments through noninvasive tests like echocardiograms, stress testing, and Holter monitor procedures, specializing in areas like invasive cardiology, echocardiography, vascular technology, and cardiopulmonary technology.
Cardiovascular Technician/Technologist
Healthcare workers who use radionuclides in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, specializing in nuclear cardiography, PET scans, and CT scans, requiring at least an associate’s or bachelor’s degree and certification from organizations like ARRT and NMTCB.
NMT (Nuclear Medicine Technologist)
A technologist who assists in surgical operations, prepares patients, passes instruments to surgeons, and may help in patient transfer, working in hospitals and outpatient care centers, with training programs lasting 9 to 24 months and offering growth opportunities in the field.
Surgical Technologist
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