Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians
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.
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BLS projects U.S. employment for Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians to increase by 3.7% between 2024 and 2034, from 64,500 to 66,900 jobs. Its estimate of 3,400 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($74,310), education (Associate's degree), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
64,500
Projected employment (2034)
66,900
Projected change (2024–2034)
4%
Annual openings (projected average)
3,400
Pay & Preparation
$74,310
Associate's degree
None
None
Essential Skills
Active Listening (3.88/5) • Monitoring (3.75/5) • Operations Monitoring (3.75/5) • Speaking (3.75/5) • Critical Thinking (3.75/5) • Social Perceptiveness (3.62/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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