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To
be a successful Cardiovascular Technologist you should:
- Have a strong mechanical aptitude.
- Be able to follow detailed instructions.
- Have a pleasant, relaxed manner for putting patients
at ease.
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| What
type of education and/or training do I need?
Although most cardiovascular technologists are currently
trained on the job, an increasing number receive training
in 2- to 4-year programs. |
| Do
I need a license or certification for this career?
Licensure is not required in the State of Connecticut. |
| Where
can I get more information? Alliance of
Cardiovascular Professionals
4456 Corporation Lane, #120
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 497-1225 www.acp-online.org
American Society of Echocardiography
1500 Sunday Drive, Suite 102
Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 787-5181 www.asecho.org |
| What
is the salary for this career? $41,600-$58,240
(Source: 2003 Connecticut Hospital Association
Compensation Survey) |
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| What
will my job be like? A cardiovascular technologist
assists physicians by performing diagnostic tests to determine
how well the heart and blood vessels function. They prepare
patients for tests and monitor patients' blood pressure
and heart rate, reviewing and/or recording pertinent patient
information. They may also conduct or assist in electrocardiograms,
cardiac catheterizations, pulmonary functions, lung capacity,
and similar tests.
Cardiovascular Technologists may specialize in:
- Invasive Technology
- Non-Invasive Technology
- Non-Invasive Vascular Technology
- Electrophysiology
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| Where
could I work? Most cardiovascular technologists
work in hospital cardiology departments, while some work
in cardiologists' offices and cardiac rehabilitation centers.
Technologists and technicians generally work a 5-day,
40-hour week that may include weekends. Those in catheterization
labs tend to work longer hours and may work evenings.
They may also be on call during the night and on weekends.
Other workplace settings:
- Ambulatory Surgery Centers
- Clinics
- Medical Centers
- Mobile Units
- Physician Offices
- Research Facilities
- Freelance
- Marketing
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| What
is the future of this career? Employment of
cardiology technologists is expected to grow much faster
than the average through the year 2008. |
Where
can I get the education and/or training?
- Eli Whitney Regional Vocational Technical School,
Hamden
- St. Francis Medical Center, Hartford
- St. Vincent's College, Bridgeport
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