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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Based on the Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians role, here are the RIASEC personality types that tend to thrive in this career. While these alignments are common, individual success depends on motivation, skill development, and finding the right work environment.
Realistic
Hands-on, practical, technical work
Investigative
Research, analysis, problem-solving
Conventional
Organizing, detail-oriented, structured
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Career Path
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Career Ladder
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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Salary Growth
4
Levels
105K
Top Salary
8+
Years
Learning Path
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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…
Day in Life
Junior vs Senior, daily schedule breakdown
9am, Conduct electrocardiogram (EKG), phonocardiogram, echocardiogram, stress testing, or other cardiovascular tests to record patients' cardiac activity, using specialized…
Income Dynamics
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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You find the craft of a Cardiovascular Technologists and Technician genuinely interesting, not just a paycheck You enjoy working with Active Listening and Speaking You communicate…
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