Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians
Job Zone 3 - Medium preparation needed
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.
Median pay: $74,310/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: +3% projected growth, 2024–2034 — about as fast as average.
About 3,800 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: Associate's degree.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• 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.
• Obtain and record patient identification, medical history, or test results.
• Monitor patients' comfort and safety during tests, alerting physicians to abnormalities or changes in patient responses.
• Prepare and position patients for testing.
• Attach electrodes to the patients' chests, arms, and legs, connect electrodes to leads from the electrocardiogram (EKG) machine, and operate the EKG machine to obtain a reading.
• Adjust equipment and controls according to physicians' orders or established protocol.
What's the median pay for Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians?
The median pay for Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians is $74,310 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians?
Employment for Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians is projected to change +3% from 2024 to 2034 - about as fast as average.
What education is typically required for Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians?
Typical entry-level education: Associate's degree.
How many job openings are there each year for Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians?
About 3,800 openings per year, on average, over the decade.