<p>Karen Wong March 21st 2014 Cardiovascular Technologist/Technician What I know: Cardiovascular Technologists or Technicians work with patients to test their heart/cardiovascular abilities in attempts to diagnose any conditions. When conditions arise, they work with physicians to create a treatment, and they help provide the treatment as well as any information necessary to the patient.</p><p>Education and/or Training: www.campusexplorer.com ● Useful high school classes to take are biology, anatomy, computer science, etc. ● High school diploma is required, but bachelor’s degree is not required by all employers ● Specific programs at technical schools are 2-4 years and result in an associate’s degree, with a specialization in various types of cardiology ● Some employers will train on-site, however; most require previous training and/or work experience ● Useful skills include working well with others, attentiveness to detail, and ability to learn quickly Responsibilities/Daily Activities: ● Usually work in a hospital setting with a lot patient contact ● Monitor BP and HR using EKG equipment during diagnostics and therapies of patients ● Help physician diagnose and abnormalities in patients, and provide necessary information to the patient and the patient’s family ● Typically work a 40-hour week ● Moving from a technician to a technologist will increase pay as well as provide a better working day Salary: ● Between $27,000 and $110,000 per year; Average yearly salary of $52,700 Sources:</p><p>● "Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians." Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians. World Wide Web. 21 Mar. 2014. <http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/29-2031.00>.</p><p>● "ExploreHealthCareers.org." Cardiovascular Technologist/Technician. World Wide Web. 23 Mar. 2014. <http://explorehealthcareers.org/en/Care/ Self-Reflection: I think working as a cardiovascular technologist would be very rewarding. I like being able to work with patients and seeing the end result of the work done for the patient, and this career would allow me to do that. I would say that working on bettering the heart of people is something that is a specialization I would like and enjoy working with on a daily basis.</p>