HEALTHCARE
Cardiovascular Technologist
Play a vital role in cardiovascular care. Train for your career as a Cardiovascular Technologist.
Salary Range Potential:
$75,000+ /YEAR
Education Required:
Community College and Certificate Program
Skills Needed:
Dexterity, Computer Savvy, Analytical Thinking, Mathematics, Attention to Detail, Communication, Problem-Solving
Types of Employers:
Hospitals And Clinics, Physicians' Offices, Educational Facilities, Medical Centers, Noninvasive Cardiovascular Labs, Electrophysiology Labs, Mobile Diagnostic Unit
Job Description
Today’s Cardiovascular Technologists are an important part of the cardiovascular care team. As a Cardiovascular Technologist, you will conduct or assist with diagnostic testing on patients’ pulmonary and cardiovascular systems. These tests include cardiac catheterizations, pulmonary functions and lung capacity.
Cardiovascular Technologists work in hospitals, physicians’ offices, educational facilities, noninvasive cardiovascular labs, mobile diagnostic units and other settings.
Hospitals are the primary employer, but employment is expected to grow more rapidly in physicians’ offices and medical diagnostics laboratories.
Training Opportunities
This is a 10 week program is designed to train the student in the performing and evaluation of EKGs.
Pre-requisites required:TABE of 10 and High School diploma or GED
Length of Program:10 week
Summary of Program Requirements:TABE of 10 and High School diploma or GED
Skills NeededSpeaking, Active Listening, Critical Thinking, Monitoring, Social Perceptiveness, Service Orientation Judgment and Decision Making, Active Learning, Coordination, Persuasion, Science, Operation Monitoring
