Cardiovascular Technologist
- Help diagnose heart and lung conditions with cutting-edge medical technology.
- Play a vital role in patient care by conducting essential cardiovascular tests.
- Use advanced equipment to monitor heart health and support life-saving procedures.
💰 Earn $57K-$118K
📚 Associate Degree
Overview
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.Scoop
Good (Increasing by 1-5%)
Day-to-Day
- Conduct electrocardiogram (EKG), phonocardiogram, echocardiogram, stress testing, or other cardiovascular tests to record patients' cardiac activity, using specialized electronic test equipment, recording devices, or laboratory instruments.
- Explain testing procedures to patients to obtain cooperation and reduce anxiety.
- Monitor patients' blood pressure and heart rate using electrocardiogram (EKG) equipment during diagnostic or therapeutic procedures to notify the physician if something appears wrong.
- Obtain and record patient identification, medical history, or test results.
- Monitor patients' comfort and safety during tests, alerting physicians to abnormalities or changes in patient responses.
Best For You If...
YOU Like 💕
- Working with my hands
- Relating with or serving others
- Thinking and problem solving
You are skilled in 💫
- Service Orientation
- Social Perceptiveness
- Coordination
- Speaking
- Active Listening
- Monitoring
You value 🙏
- Having support
- Having freedom
- Personal relationships
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