Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians
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.
52 alternate job titles:
ARRT Technologist (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Technologist)
Cardiac Cath Lab Technician (Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory Technician)
Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist (Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory Technologist)
Cardiac Catheterization Special Procedures Technologist
Cardiac Catheterization Technician
Cardiac Catheterization Technologist
Cardiac Monitor Technician
Cardiac Technician
Cardio Tech (Cardiovascular Technician)
Cardiograph Operator
Cardiographer
Cardiology Technician
Cardiology Technologist
Cardiopulmonary Technician
Cardiopulmonary Technologist
Cardiovascular Interventional Technologist
Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist
Cardiovascular Radiologic Technologist
Cardiovascular Technologist (CVT)
Cath Lab Radiological Technologist (Catheterization Laboratory Radiological Technologist)
Cath Lab Tech (Catheterization Laboratory Technologist)
Catheterization Laboratory Technician (Cath Lab Tech)
Computed Tomography Technologist (CTT)
Echo Technician
Echo Technologist (Echocardiogram Technologist)
Echocardiographer
EEG Technician (Electroencephalogram Technician)
Electrocardiogram Technician (EKG Tech)
Electrocardiograph Operator
Electrocardiograph Technician
Electrocardiographic Technician
Holter Scanning Technician
Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist
Laboratory Technician (Lab Technician)
Laboratory Technologist (Lab Technologist)
Monitor Technician
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Perfusionist
Pulmonary Function Technician
Pulmonary Function Technologist
Radiographer
Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS)
Sonographer
Stress Test Technician
Telemetry Monitor Technician
Telemetry Technician
Travel Cath Lab Technologist (Travel Catheterization Laboratory Technologist)
Travel Echo Tech (Travel Echocardiograph Technician)
Travel Echo Technician (Travel Echocardiogram Technician)
Travel Echo Technologist (Travel Echocardiogram Technologist)
Vascular Technician
Vascular Technologist
Salary Information
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians: $67,260 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Monitor patient conditions during treatments, procedures, or activities. | Maintenance |
| Monitor video displays of medical equipment to ensure proper functioning. | Maintenance |
| Maintain medical equipment or instruments. | Maintenance |
| Maintain sterile operative fields. | Maintenance |
| Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care. | General |
| Explain medical procedures or test results to patients or family members. | General |
| Test patient heart or lung functioning. | General |
| Operate diagnostic or therapeutic medical instruments or equipment. | General |
| Position patients for treatment or examination. | General |
| Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals. | General |
| Record patient medical histories. | General |
| Prepare patients physically for medical procedures. | General |
| Adjust settings or positions of medical equipment. | General |
| Examine medical instruments or equipment to ensure proper operation. | General |
| Repair medical facility equipment. | General |
| Train medical providers. | General |
| Operate diagnostic imaging equipment. | General |
| Administer medical substances for imaging or other procedures. | General |
| Calculate numerical data for medical activities. | General |
| Schedule patient procedures or appointments. | General |
| Perform clerical work in medical settings. | General |
| Order medical supplies or equipment. | General |
| Assist healthcare practitioners during surgery. | General |
| Prepare reports summarizing patient diagnostic or care activities. | General |
| Prepare medical supplies or equipment for use. | General |
| Supervise patient care personnel. | Management |
| Analyze test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment. | Analysis |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| JavaScript | Web platform development software |
| MEDITECH software | Medical software |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Diagnostic image review software | Medical software |
| Digital Imaging Communications in Medicine DICOM-compatible image acquisition and integration software products | Medical software |
| Electronic medical record EMR software | Medical software |
| Hypertext preprocessor PHP | Web platform development software |
| Information systems integration software | Information retrieval or search software |
| Internet or intranet image distribution software | Medical software |
| Practice management software PMS | Medical software |
| Pyxis MedStation software | Inventory management software |
| Smart Digital Holter Monitor | Medical software |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |
| Word processing software | Word processing software |
| Database software | Data base user interface and query software |
| Structured data entry software | Data base user interface and query software |
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Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| ABVM Diplomat - General Exam | American Board of Vascular Medicine | Not Available |
| ABVM Diplomate Endovascular Exam | American Board of Vascular Medicine | Not Available |
| Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Certified Specialist | American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties | Not Available |
| Certification for Competency in Cardiac Electrophysiology for the Allied Professional | International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners | Not Available |
| Certification for Competency in Cardiac Rhythm Device Therapy for the Allied Professional | International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners | Not Available |
| Certification in Clinical Applications in Perfusion | American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion | Not Available |
| Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Professional | American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation | Not Available |
| Certified Cardiographic Technician | Cardiovascular Credentialing International | Not Available |
| Certified EKG Technician | National Healthcareer Association | Not Available |
| Certified Hemodialysis Technologist/Technician | Board of Nephrology Examiners Technology Nursing | Not Available |
| Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist | National Board for Respiratory Care | Not Available |
| Certified Rhythm Analysis Technician | Cardiovascular Credentialing International | Not Available |
| Clinical Research Assistant | American Phlebotomy Association | Not Available |
| ECG Technician | National Center for Competency Testing | Not Available |
| EKG (Electrocardiography) Technician | American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians | Not Available |
| EKG Technician | American Phlebotomy Association | Not Available |
| Nuclear Cardiology Technologist | Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board | Not Available |
| Perfusion Basic Science Examination | American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion | Not Available |
| Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist | Cardiovascular Credentialing International | Not Available |
| Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist | Cardiovascular Credentialing International | Not Available |
| Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer - Fetal Echocardiography | American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | Not Available |
| Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist | National Board for Respiratory Care | Not Available |
| Registered Vascular Specialist | Cardiovascular Credentialing International | Not Available |
| Vascular Access-Board Certified | Vascular Access Certification Corporation | Not Available |
| Vascular Sonography | American Registry of Radiologic Technologists | Not Available |
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