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Pathway: Diagnostic & Therapeutic Services
Job: Cardiology Technician
Job Description
Cardiology Technicians assist physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiac and peripheral vascular ailments. Technicians prepare patients for heart catheterization and monitor equipment during the procedures. They may perform non-invasive tests using ultrasound to check the image for differences between healthy and diseased areas of the heart. Cardiovascular Technicians who specialize in EKGs (electrocardiograms) are known as Electrocardiograph Technicians.
Necessary Education
Associate’s Degree
Helpful High School Courses
Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Anatomy, Health, Computer Applications
Working Conditions
- Usually work a 5-day, 40-hour week that may include weekends
- Will spend a lot of work time standing and walking
- Work may be stressful
- May need to be on call nights and weekends
Salary Range
- 2003, Delaware average annual salary,
$45,580
- 2003, Delaware average hourly wage,
$21.91
Career Ladder Information
- Bachelor’s Degree increases earnings
- Professional certification in Catheterization and Echocardiography, and/or certification in Vascular Ultrasound and Cardiographic Techniques may be required
Personal Qualities and Interests
You:
- Are reliable
- Have mechanical aptitude
- Are able to follow detailed instructions
- Are pleasant and act in a relaxed manner
- Have interest in helping others
Did you know?
- Employment will grow faster than the average through the year 2010 because our population is aging and they will have a higher incidence of heart problems
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