Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians
SOC Code: 29-2031
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicianss 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. This career typically requires medium preparation (1-2 years). With an AI-proof score of 78.4/100, this role has high resilience to automation. Key skills include Reading Comprehension, Active Listening, Active Listening.
AI-Proof Score: 78.4 — High
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Median Salary
$67,260
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Job Growth
3.0%
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Training Time
Medium preparation (1-2 years)
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Job Zone
Zone 3 / 5
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Training Cost
~$15,000
Key Skills
- •Reading Comprehension
- •Active Listening
- •Speaking
- •Critical Thinking
- •Monitoring
- •Operations Monitoring
Common Tasks
- ✓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.
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