Cardiologists
SOC Code: 29-1212
Cardiologistss administer emergency cardiac care for life-threatening heart problems, such as cardiac arrest and heart attack. This career typically requires extensive preparation (4+ years). With an AI-proof score of 85.8/100, this role has high resilience to automation.
AI-Proof Score: 85.8 — Very High
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Median Salary
$84,400
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Job Growth
4.1%
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Training Time
Extensive preparation (4+ years)
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Job Zone
Zone 5 / 5
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Training Cost
~$80,000
Common Tasks
- ✓Administer emergency cardiac care for life-threatening heart problems, such as cardiac arrest and heart attack.
- ✓Advise patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, or disease prevention.
- ✓Answer questions that patients have about their health and well-being.
- ✓Calculate valve areas from blood flow velocity measurements.
- ✓Compare measurements of heart wall thickness and chamber sizes to standards to identify abnormalities, using the results of an echocardiogram.
Training & Resources
Why AI-Proof?
- ✅Requires hands-on physical presence and dexterity
- ✅Demands human empathy, judgment, and trust
- ✅Operates in unpredictable, variable environments
- ✅Social and regulatory barriers to full automation