Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians: 
Conduct tests on pulmonary or cardiovascular systems of patients for diagnostic purposes. May conduct or assist in electrocardiograms, cardiac catheterizations, pulmonary functions, lung capacity, and similar tests. Includes vascular technologists.
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About the Job
| Primary Industry | Health Science |
| Indiana Average Salary | $49,580.00 |
| Average Time to Fill | 55 days |
| Typical Education | Associate's degree |
| Typical Experience | Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years |
| Current Openings | |
| 2 Year Projected Openings (2016-2018) | 196 |
| 2 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2018) | 1.39 % |
| 10 Year Projected Openings (2016-2026) | 948 |
| 10 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2026) | 4.15 % |
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Skills Profile
Essential (Soft) Skills
Essential Skills to Employers
Attention to Detail
Information Gathering
Customer Service
Written Communication
Work Ethic
Professionalism
Integrity
Numerical and Arithmetic Application
Problem-solving
Oral Communication
Technology and Tool Usage
Critical Thinking
Information Gathering
Customer Service
Written Communication
Work Ethic
Professionalism
Integrity
Numerical and Arithmetic Application
Problem-solving
Oral Communication
Technology and Tool Usage
Critical Thinking
Top Job Duties and Responsibilities
Assisting and Caring for Others
Conduct noninvasive medical diagnostic assessments
Operate therapeutic medical instruments or equipment
Test patient heart or lung functioning
Administer medical substances for imaging or other procedures
Prepare patients for tests, therapy, or treatments
Administer blood or other fluids intravenously
Position patients for treatment or examination
Administer basic health care or medical treatments
Assist healthcare practitioners during surgery
Operate therapeutic medical instruments or equipment
Test patient heart or lung functioning
Administer medical substances for imaging or other procedures
Prepare patients for tests, therapy, or treatments
Administer blood or other fluids intravenously
Position patients for treatment or examination
Administer basic health care or medical treatments
Assist healthcare practitioners during surgery
Analyzing Data or Information
Interpret x-ray images
Calculate numerical data for medical activities
Calculate medical diagnostic test results
Examine test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment
Analyze medical or health data
Take vital signs
Calculate numerical data for medical activities
Calculate medical diagnostic test results
Examine test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment
Analyze medical or health data
Take vital signs
Getting Information
Gather information from doctor's prescription
Read operating, service, or repair manuals related to medical equipment
Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals
Conduct laboratory research or experiments
Collect clinical data
Read operating, service, or repair manuals related to medical equipment
Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals
Conduct laboratory research or experiments
Collect clinical data
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| Skill or Certification | Certi - fication | Certification | Hard to Fill | Expensive to Fill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) | ||||
| Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist | ||||
| Radiologic Technology | ||||
| Anatomy | ||||
| Arrhythmia Diagnosis / Treatment | ||||
| Echocardiography | ||||
| Physiology |
Related Licensing Requirements
Cardiac Catheterization Certificate (18-0000000215)
Rule 15. Limited Cardiac Catheterization Radiography Certification 410 IAC 5.2-15-1 Certification requirements Authority: IC 16-41-35-26; IC 16-41-35-28; IC 16-41-35-29 Affected: IC 16-41-35; IC 25 Sec. 1. To be eligible for a limited cardiac catheterization radiography certificate, a person shall: (1) be licensed in a health care profession under IC 25, this article, or be approved by the department; (2) have completed a limited cardiac catheterization training program approved by the department; (3) have passed an exam approved by the department; (4) have been certified by a licensed practitioner or licensed radiologic technologist as proficient in cardiac catheterization radiography consistent with the scope of practice for this category; and (5) have completed requirements in 410 IAC 5.2-4. (Indiana State Department of Health; 410 IAC 5.2-15-1; filed Nov 27, 2006, 1:48 p.m.: 20061227-IR-410050190FRA; errata filed Jan 17, 2007, 11:14 a.m.: 20070131-IR-410050190ACA)
- Indiana State Department of Health~Indoor and Radiologic Health (3172337565)
- http://www.in.gov/isdh/23279.htm
- Indiana State Department of Health~Indoor and Radiologic Health (3172337565)
- http://www.in.gov/isdh/23279.htm
