Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians
Conduct tests on pulmonary or cardiovascular systems of patients for diagnostic, therapeutic, or research purposes.
About the profession
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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Junior Cardiovascular Technologists and Technician → Practitioner Cardiovascular Technologists and Technician → Senior Practitioner Cardiovascular Technologists and Technician → Lead Cardiovascular Technologists and Technician
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Timeline: 0-2 | Entry Level Base: $36,620 - $53,750/year With equity/bonuses: $40,282 - $64,500 Top markets (SF/NYC): $42,113 - $64,500 Execute core tasks using Active Listening…
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9am — Conduct electrocardiogram (EKG), phonocardiogram, echocardiogram, stress testing, or other cardiovascular tests to record patients' cardiac activity, using specialized…
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Conservative and aggressive scenarios for 10–15 years
Year 1: Entry level $25,634 - $48,375 Year 2-3: Junior level $53,750 - $67,336 Year 4-6: Mid level $67,336 - $73,006 Year 7-10: Senior level $73,006 - $92,411 Year 10+:…
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