Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians in The United States
(Tecnólogos y técnicos cardiovasculares)
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians -- 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.
SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) | 29-2031.00 |
Career Interests | RIS |
Minimum education required | (Associate) Associate's degree |
Minimum work experience required | (None) None |
Job training required | (None) None |
Growth Outlook (projected percentage growth in jobs per year from 2018-2028) | 0.67 (low growth) |
Current number of workers in USA (2018) | 57,800 |
Projected number of workers in USA (2028) | 61,700 |
Average Annual Openings in USA (2018-2028) | 3,700 |
Average entry-level annual salary in USA (2019) | $29,710 |
Average annual salary for all workers in USA (2019) | $59,600 |
Average experienced-worker annual salary for all workers in USA (2019) | $94,370 |
Career Cluster | Health Science (Ciencia De la Salud) |
Major Occupational Group | Healthcare Practitioners and Technical |
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