Career Profile
Cardiovascular Technologists & Technicians
Diagnostic medical sonographers and cardiovascular technologists and technicians, including vascular technologists operate special imaging equipment to create images or to conduct tests.
General Information
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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Cardiovascular Technologists & Technicians
Occupational Outlook
For the Rural Capital Area
Job Opportunities
Over the next five years, an average of 9 openings per year are projected for Cardiovascular Technologists & Technicians.
Employment Change
Employment for Cardiovascular Technologists & Technicians is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 15.8% between 2023 and 2028.
Earnings Potential
An average worker in this occupation is paid $22.47/hour. Entry level workers are paid $16.93, while experienced workers are paid $31.10. The median wage is comparable to average regional wages across occupations.
Local Employment Opportunities
There are 81 Cardiovascular Technologists & Technicians in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 94.
Top 5 Employing Industries, Locally
The top industries employing Cardiovascular Technologists & Technicians are General Medical and Surgical Hospitals, Offices of Physicians, and Other Ambulatory Health Care Services.
Knowledge Areas
The top most significant knowledge categories for Cardiovascular Technologists & Technicians include Customer and Personal Service, Medicine and Dentistry, and English Language.
Educational Attainment Patterns
The most common level of education for Cardiovascular Technologists & Technicians is Associate's. 80% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.