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Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians

General Information

Description

Conduct tests on pulmonary or cardiovascular systems of patients for diagnostic, therapeutic, or research purposes. May conduct or assist in electrocardiograms, cardiac catheterizations, pulmonary functions, lung capacity, and similar tests.

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Business Breakdown

People in this career work in these sectors.

  1. Private, for profit54.52%
  2. Private, not for profit34.67%
  3. Self-employed4.30%
  4. Federal government3.45%
  5. State and local government3.06%

Workplace at a Glance

What you can expect to experience while on the job

  • Responsibility
  • Exposure to job hazards
  • Physical activity
  • Decision making
  • Repetitiveness
  • Level of competition
  • Time pressure

Industry areas

  • Health Science

Job Outlook

Projected Job Growth (2022 - 2032)
+10%
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Salary

Salary Information

Median Salary This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.

$63,020

Median Military Salary Military pay may be higher based on specialty pays or bonuses. Learn more about Military benefits.

$66,952

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State-by-state Salary

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Salary Range Salary varies based on years of experience, degree level and location.

$29,650
$107,160
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Education & Interests

Most Common Education Levels

People in this career achieve this level of education.

  • Associate's degree 62%
  • Post-secondary certificate 12%
  • High school 9%
  • Some college 7%
  • First professional degree 3%
  • Bachelor's degree 2%
  • Master's degree 0%
  • Doctoral degree 0%
  • Post baccalaureate 0%
  • Less than high school 0%
  • Post-doctoral training 0%
  • Post-master's certificate 0%

PERSONALITY CHARACTERISTICS

You may find this career fulfilling if you consider yourself to be:

  • Realistic — You have an interest in physically working with equipment, materials or structures.
  • Investigative — You have an interest in studying and researching objects, organisms, and other things.
  • Social — You have an interest in helping, teaching, advising, assisting or providing service to others.

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Skills at a Glance

Skills helpful in this career

  • Verbal skills
  • Critical thinking & problem solving
  • Equipment operation & maintenance
  • Math & science skills
  • Technology design & control
  • Leadership

Knowledge

  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Medicine and Dentistry
  • Computers and Electronics
  • Psychology
  • English Language

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