Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians
Civilian:
Conduct tests on pulmonary or cardiovascular systems of patients for diagnostic purposes. May conduct or assist in electrocardiograms, cardiac catheterizations, pulmonary functions, lung capacity, and similar tests. Includes vascular technologists.
Military:
Military health care includes medical treatment for heart, lung, and brain disorders. Physicians need sophisticated tests to help diagnose and treat these problems. Cardiopulmonary and EEG (electroencephalograph) technicians administer a variety of diagnostic tests of the heart, lungs, blood, and brain using complex electronic testing equipment.
Job Titles
- ARRT Technologist (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Technologist)
- Cardiac Catherization Laboratory Technologist
- Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory Technologist
- Cardiac Catheterization Special Procedures Technologist
- Cardiac Catheterization Technician
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Nationwide Salary Average*
- Civilian:
- $49,410
- Military:
- $48,766
*Average calculated based on median level of pay
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