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Cardiovascular Technologist / Technician:
Cardiovascular Technicians assist physicians
with diagnostic cardiology (heart), and vascular
(blood vessel) tests, and also monitor
cardiovascular data during procedures. Most
cardiovascular technologist jobs are located in
catheterization labs of large hospitals.
Cardiovascular technologists can choose to
specialize in:
- Vascular Technology - Cardiovascular
Technicians specializing in Vascular Technology
assist physicians in the diagnosis of conditions
affecting the circulation. A Cardiovascular
Technician specializing in vascular technology
is sometimes referred to as a Vascular
Technologist or a Vascular Sonographer.
- Invasive Cardiology can be used to treat
blockages of the blood vessels and heart valves,
without the need for heart surgery. Invasive
Cardiology involves inserting a small tube or
catheter into a patient’s artery, and directing
it to the patient’s heart. This procedure can
determine and treat a blockage that may exist in
one of the blood vessels supplying the heart
muscle. Angioplasty and Electrophysiology are
invasive cardiology procedures.
- Echocardiography - A Cardiovascular
Technologist/Technician who specializes in
Echocardiography, is trained to give
electrocardiograms (EKGs) and sonograms of the
heart. These technicians are sometimes known as cardiographic, electrocardiograph or EKG
technicians.
- Noninvasive Cardiology, refers to procedures
that do not require insertion of probes, tubes
or catheters into the patient’s body.
Noninvasive cardiology procedures include
Ultrasounds. An Ultrasound is where the
Cardiovascular Technician transmits a high
frequency sound wave into the patient’s body,
and records the reflected echoes. The
Cardiovascular Technologist needs to pay
attention to potentially diseased areas and,
report findings to the supervising physician.
Depending on the interests, qualifications and
area of specialization,
the main duties of a
Cardiovascular Technologist/Technician include:
- Assisting physicians with diagnosing
cardiology conditions
- Monitoring cardiovascular equipment during
procedures
- Maneuvering patients during treatment
- Setting up and transferring heavy equipment.
- Evaluating pulses and assessing blood flow in
arteries and veins by listening to the vascular
flow sounds for abnormalities
- Recording vascular information such as
vascular blood flow, blood pressure, oxygen
saturation, cerebral circulation, peripheral
circulation, and abdominal circulation
- Reporting findings to the supervising
physician
Education & Qualifications:
To become a Cardiovascular Technician you will
need to complete an accredited educational
program. Programs in this field vary from 2 to 4
years in duration, and students graduate with an
associate’s degree or bachelor’s degree.
Certification is available from two
organizations: Cardiovascular Credentialing
International (CCI) and the American Registry of
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS).
- Noninvasive cardiovascular technologists may
be credentialed as Registered Cardiovascular
Technologists (RCS)
- Invasive cardiovascular techs are certified as
Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialists (RCIS).
- Vascular cardiovascular techs as certified as
Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS)
Salary & Job Prospects:
In general, a typical cardiovascular technicians
salary varies from $30,000 - $50,000 annually.
Salaries depend on location, specialization and
experience. With additional training and
experience, advanced cardiovascular
technologists can earn much more. As with most
healthcare professions the job prospects for a
Cardiovascular Technologist / Technician are
excellent. Cardiovascular Technologists and
Technicians can also work for Travel Agencies in
short term contracts across the nation.
Find an Allied Health School:
Use the red search box above, to find Allied
Health schools and colleges in your area that
offer Cardiovascular Technologist programs.
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