How do they match: Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians

  • American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Technologist
  • Cardiac Catheterization Special Procedures Technologist
  • Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist
  • Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist

  • 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.

  • Assist physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac or peripheral vascular treatments, such as implanting pacemakers or assisting with balloon angioplasties to treat blood vessel blockages.
  • Assist surgeons with vascular procedures, such as preparing balloons and stents.
  • 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.

  • Assist healthcare practitioners during surgery.