Cardiovascular Technologists
Overview
Introduction
Cardiovascular technologists assist physicians in diagnosing and treating heart and blood vessel ailments. Depending on their specialties, they operate electrocardiograph machines, perform Holter monitor and stress testing, and assist in cardiac catheterization procedures and ultrasound testing. These tasks help the physicians diagnose heart disease and monitor progress during treatment. There are approximately 55,660 cardiovascular technologists and technicians employed in the United States.
Quick Facts
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Earnings
The median salary for cardiovascular technologists and technicians was $66,170 in May 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. The lowest paid 10 percent earned less than $36,620 and the highest paid 10 percent earned more than $105,140 annually. Earnings can vary by size and type of employer. For example, technologists working in doctors offices made more than the mean annual salary ($...
Work Environment
Cardiovascular technologists usually work in clean, quiet, well-lighted surroundings. They generally work five-day, 40-hour weeks, although technicians working in small hospitals may be on 24-hour call for emergencies, and all technicians in hospitals, large or small, can expect to do occasional evening or weekend work. With the growing emphasis in health care on cost containment, more jobs are...
Outlook
The overall employment of cardiovascular technologists and technicians should grow 10 percent, much faster than the average for all occupations, through 2032, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. More people are living longer, active lives, and with the growth of the aging population, more imaging will be needed to diagnose medical problems such as heart conditions. In addition, recent he...