Cardiovascular technologists use equipment to assist physicians with diagnoses

April 18, 2010

Cardiovascular technologists use equipment to assist physicians with diagnoses

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Outlook: Employment of cardiovascular technologists and technicians is expected to increase 24 percent over the 2008-18 decade, much faster than the average for all occupations.

Pay: The 260 cardiovascular technologists and technicians in the Seattle-Bellevue-Tacoma area earned a median wage of $63,720 in 2008.

The job: Cardiovascular technologists and technicians use testing equipment to assist physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiac and peripheral vascular ailments.

Training/licensing: Most complete a two-year associate’s program; some opt for a four-year bachelor’s degree. Technicians can advance to technologist level with supplemental education and credentialing.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

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