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Cardiovascular Technicians perform diagnostic examinations at the request of a physician. They can create data from which a patient's correct anatomic and physiologic diagnosis may be established. Cardiovascular Technicians assist physicians and other medical personnel in diagnosing and treating medical problems related to the body's cardiac and peripheral vascular systems.
Cardiovascular Technicians who specialize in cardiac catheterization procedures, also known as invasive technology, are called cardiology technologists. They assist a physician who inserts a small catheter through a patient's blood vessel in the leg into the heart to determine if a blockage exists, and for other diagnostic purposes.
Cardiovascular Technicians may also specialize in non-invasive peripheral vascular testing. They use ultrasound equipment to perform tests called echocardiograms, in which a picture of the heart in motion is transmitted through ultrasound to a video screen.
Cardiovascular Technicians also schedule appointments, type up physician interpretations, maintain patient files, and care for medical equipment.
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Cardiovascular Technician Career Spotlight
Average Salary*
$24,000 - $37,500
Educational Requirements*
People who are interested in becoming a Cardiovascular Technician should have a high school diploma or an equivalent. Programs are offered at some community colleges and vocation/technical schools. Programs are approximately 2 years long. There is 1 year of core courses and 1 year of specialized education, either in non-invasive or invasive technology. Those qualified in a related allied health care field need to complete only one year of specialized education.
Associated Affiliations
Alliance of Cardiovascular Professionals - 910 Charles Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401 (540) 370-0102
Society of Invasive Cardiovascular Professionals (SICP) - 950 West Valley Road, Suite 2800, Wayne, PA 19087 (800) 237-7285
