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Occupational Report
for Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians (29-2031)
, Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description
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. Include vascular technologists.
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Employment Outlook
for Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians
| Statewide Employment Analysis |
2008 employment is estimated to be at about the regional average. This occupation is expected to grow at a much faster rate than the regional average. Total job openings are projected to be at about the regional average.Limited employment opportunities exist for trained workers. |
Data Sources and Limitations
Current Employment Department Job Openings
for Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians
There are 6 current openings for this occupation.
Openings 1 through 6
are listed below.
Job Openings from the Web
for Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians
The following job openings have been automatically extracted from various sites across the Web.
These links are provided as supplemental resources. However, the Employment Department cannot
validate these openings nor endorse any of these external sites. Some of these jobs may no
longer be open. In some cases, a single opening may be posted on multiple sites.
There are 23 current openings for this occupation.
Openings 1 through 23
are listed below.
State of Oregon License Information
for Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians
No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages
for Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians
| Region |
---------------- 2010 Wages ---------------- |
| Percentiles (hourly wages) |
Avg
Hourly
($/hr) |
Avg
Annual |
| 10th |
25th |
50th
(median) |
75th |
90th |
| Oregon Statewide |
$15.66 |
$20.18 |
$32.64 |
$37.65 |
$40.67
|
$29.86 |
$62,114 |
| Multnomah / Washington |
16.67 |
20.29 |
33.24 |
38.17 |
41.27
|
30.45 |
63,327 |
| Marion / Polk / Yamhill |
17.80 |
22.89 |
31.70 |
38.93 |
42.76
|
30.51 |
63,455 |
| Clackamas |
31.09 |
33.75 |
36.65 |
39.54 |
41.63
|
36.12 |
75,124 |
Data Sources and Limitations
Industries of Employment
for Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians
Educational Requirements
for Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians
Workers must have an associate to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with an associate and related work experience have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills
for Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians
- Apply Anatomy Theory
- Apply Health And Sanitation Standards
- Apply Human Anatomy And Physiology Knowledge
- Apply Life Support Procedures
- Apply Patient Care Procedures
- Apply Statistical Methods
- Assist In Examining And Treating Medical Patients
- Calculate Medical Diagnostic Test Results
- Collect Clinical Data
- Maintain And Compile Medical Records And Charts
- Maintain Medical Diagnostic Equipment
- Observe Patients, Report Patients' Condition And Responses To Treatment
- Obtain Information From Clients, Customers, Patients Or Others
- Operate Electrocardiograph
- Perform Noninvasive Medical Diagnostic Techniques
- Perform Noninvasive Peripheral Vascular Tests
- Prepare Patient Reports
- Prepare Patients For Exams, Treatments, Or Tests
- Process Records And Maintain Forms And Files
- Record Heart Electromotive Variation
- Take Vital Signs
- Understand, Use, And Communicate Technical Information
- Use Algebra
- Use Calculus
- Use Clinical Sterilizing Techniques
- Use Computers To Enter, Access And Retrieve Data
- Use Evoked Potential Test Techniques
- Use Medical Terminology
- Use Precision Medical Diagnosis Machines And Instruments
- Weigh Patients
- Work As A Team Member
Schools and Training Providers
for Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians
No programs of training are associated with this occupation.
Career Pathway Roadmaps
for Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians
No Career Pathway links were found for this occupation.
Related Occupations
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