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Cardiovascular Technologist
To be a successful Cardiovascular Therapist you should...
have a strong mechanical aptitude; be able to follow detailed instructions; have a pleasant, relaxed manner for putting patients at ease.
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.
Specialties
- Invasive Technology
- Non-Invasive Technology
- Non-Invasive Vascular Technology
- Eletrophysiology
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
Average Annual Salary
$80,850 per year
What is the future of this career?
Overall employment of diagnostic medical sonographers and cardiovascular technologists and technicians is projected to grow 11 percent from 2023 to 2033, much faster than the average for all occupations.
About 9,400 openings for diagnostic medical sonographers and cardiovascular technologists and technicians are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.
Type of Education/Training
Although most cardiovascular technologists are currently trained on the job, an increasing number receive training in 2 to 4 year programs.
Where could I get the education/training?
- CT State Asnuntuck
- CT State Capital
- CT State Gateway
- CT State Middlesex
- CT State Naugatuck Valley
- CT State Norwalk
- CT State Three Rivers
- CT State Tunxis
- Valley Medical Institute
Licensing/Certification
Licensure is not required in the state of Connecticut.
More Information
Alliance of Cardiovascular Professionals
PO Box 2007
Midlothian, VA 23113
804-639-9213
www.acp-online.org
American Society of Echocardiography
2530 Meridian Parkway, Suite 450
Durham, NC 27713
919-861-5574
www.asecho.org
