Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians
SOC Code: 29-2031 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.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $71,448 | $103,418 | $135,408 | $167,378 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $61,214 | $91,146 | $121,056 | $150,987 |
| Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area | $60,445 | $87,859 | $115,294 | $142,709 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $57,990 | $85,010 | $112,050 | $139,069 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $66,976 | $90,709 | $114,442 | $138,174 |
| Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area | $55,661 | $82,472 | $109,304 | $136,115 |
| Merced, CA | $57,554 | $82,950 | $108,326 | $133,723 |
| Boise City, ID | $63,419 | $86,299 | $109,158 | $132,038 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $68,598 | $89,170 | $109,720 | $130,291 |
| Salinas, CA | $57,179 | $81,203 | $105,206 | $129,230 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Active Listening | 3.9 | |
| Monitoring | 3.8 | |
| Operations Monitoring | 3.8 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.8 | |
| Speaking | 3.8 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.6 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 3.6 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.2 | |
| Service Orientation | 3.2 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.1 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Customer and Personal Service | 4.3 |
| Medicine and Dentistry | 3.9 |
| English Language | 3.9 |
| Computers and Electronics | 3.3 |
| Education and Training | 3.3 |
| Mathematics | 2.9 |
| Public Safety and Security | 2.8 |
| Administrative | 2.7 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 62.9% |
| Some college | 12.8% |
| High school diploma | 9.8% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 7.8% |
| First professional degree (MD, JD) | 3.8% |
| Bachelor's degree | 2.8% |
Typical Tasks
- Monitor patients' blood pressure and heart rate using electrocardiogram (EKG) equipment during diagnostic or therapeutic procedures to notify the physician if something appears wrong.
- Monitor patients' comfort and safety during tests, alerting physicians to abnormalities or changes in patient responses.
- Explain testing procedures to patients to obtain cooperation and reduce anxiety.
- 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.
- Prepare and position patients for testing.
- Obtain and record patient identification, medical history, or test results.
- 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.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
JavaScript MEDITECH software Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft Word Database software Diagnostic image review software Digital Imaging Communications in Medicine DICOM-compatible image acquisition and integration software products Electronic medical record EMR software Hypertext preprocessor PHP Information systems integration software Internet or intranet image distribution software Practice management software PMS Pyxis MedStation software
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