Cardiovascular Technologist Overview - Specialty Areas - Preparation - Day In The Life - Earnings - Employment - Career Path Forecast - Professional Organizations - Overview PDF - Overview PowerPoint

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians assist physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiac (heart) and peripheral vascular (blood vessel) ailments.

They schedule appointments, perform ultrasound or cardiovascular procedures, review doctors' interpretations and patient files, and monitor patients' heart rates. They also operate and care for testing equipment, explain test procedures, and compare findings to a standard to identify problems. Other day-to-day activities vary significantly between specialties.

Cardiovascular technologists may specialize in any of three areas of practice: invasive cardiology, echocardiography, or vascular technology.

Cardiovascular Technologist Resources
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Overview: Overview of the work of Cardiovascular Technologists
Specialty Areas: Three areas of practice
Preparation: Programs, Degree Fields
Day in the Life: Specialty Areas, the Workplace
Earnings: Salary Ranges, Statistics
Employment: Employment Options
Career Path Forecast: Predictions for the field
Professional Organizations: Resources, Networking, Support
Internet Resources: Alliance of Cardiovascular Professionals American Society of Echocardiography Committee on Accreditation for Allied Health Education Programs Society for Vascular Ultrasoundy

Note: Some resources in this section are provided by the US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics.