Cardiovascular Technologists & Technicians
Code: 29-2031.00
Zone 3
Median Annual Salary
£74,310
Range: £39,000 - £121,350
Preparation & Education
Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
Job Zone 3
Industry Outlook
Average
New job opportunities are likely in the future.
Role Overview & What They Do
Conduct tests on pulmonary or cardiovascular systems of patients for diagnostic, therapeutic, or research purposes. May conduct or assist in electrocardiograms, cardiac catheterizations, pulmonary functions, lung capacity, and similar tests.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist (Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory Technologist)
Cardiac Catheterization Technician
Cardiac Technician
Cardio Tech (Cardiovascular Technician)
Cardiology Technician
Cardiopulmonary Technician
Cardiovascular Technologist (CVT)
Electrocardiogram Technician (EKG Tech)
Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS)
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- Conduct electrocardiogram (EKG), phonocardiogram, echocardiogram, stress testing, or other cardiovascular tests to record patients' cardiac activity, using specialized electronic test equipment, recording devices, or laboratory instruments.
- Explain testing procedures to patients to obtain cooperation and reduce anxiety.
- Monitor patients' blood pressure and heart rate using electrocardiogram (EKG) equipment during diagnostic or therapeutic procedures to notify the physician if something appears wrong.
Technology, Tools & Software Stack
Medical software
Electronic medical record EMR software
MEDITECH software
Data base user interface and query software
Database software
Structured data entry software
Web platform development software
Hypertext preprocessor PHP
JavaScript
Core Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Basic Skills
listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Social
understanding people's reactions
looking for ways to help people
Business
customer service
Arts and Humanities
English language
Health
medicine and dentistry
Engineering and Technology
computers and electronics
Verbal
communicate by speaking
listen and understand what people say
Ideas and Logic
notice when problems happen
make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information
Visual Understanding
quickly compare groups of letters, numbers, pictures, or other things
see hidden patterns
Hand and Finger Use
keep your arm or hand steady
Personality & Work Styles
Top Interest: Realistic
People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
Key Work Styles:
Stress Tolerance
Self-Control
Cooperation
Cautiousness
Integrity
Attention to Detail
Frequently Asked Questions About Cardiovascular Technologists & Technicians
In the UK, the median annual salary for a Cardiovascular Technologists & Technicians is £74,310. Starting salaries (10th percentile) typically begin around £39,000, while highly experienced professionals (90th percentile) can earn upwards of £121,350 depending on location and experience.
Entry as a Cardiovascular Technologists & Technicians typically aligns with Job Zone 3 (Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed). Most of these careers need vocational school training, on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Essential skills and tooling for a Cardiovascular Technologists & Technicians include: Electronic medical record EMR software, MEDITECH software, Database software, Structured data entry software, Hypertext preprocessor PHP, JavaScript. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
New job opportunities are likely in the future. (Industry demand rating: Average).
Live UK Vacancies for Cardiovascular Technologists & Technicians
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Salary Distribution
10th Percentile (Entry):
£39,000
Median Annual (Average):
£74,310
90th Percentile (Senior):
£121,350
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