"Performing EKGs on patients lets me help the patient relax during what can be a scary time, and gives the doctor high-quality results to diagnose the issue quickly. I try to put my patients at ease by being courteous and friendly and asking them about themselves. I like the technical aspects of my job, but what I feel best about is sharing a smile and kind words for the few minutes we spend together."

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Job Description

SOC Code: 29-2031

Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 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.*

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Top Job Skills:

• Customer service
• Cardiac catheterization
• Educates patients
• Advanced cardiac life support
• Inventory control

General Work Activities:

• Mental Processes
  • Analyze test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment
• Interacting With Others
  • Maintain sterile operative fields
  • Explain medical procedures or test results to patients or family members
  • Assist healthcare practitioners during surgery
  • Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care
  • Position patients for treatment or examination
• Information Input
  • Test patient heart or lung functioning
  • Monitor video displays of medical equipment to ensure proper functioning
  • Monitor patient conditions during treatments, procedures, or activities
• Work Output
  • Operate diagnostic imaging equipment

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*All data is factual, but names, Images, and quotations have been adapted to protect the Identity of employees and businesses.

Job Statistics

 

Examples of Workforce Areas with Job Openings

• Waccamaw
• Trident
• Lowcountry
• Worklink
• Pee Dee
• Catawba

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Examples of Employers with Job Openings

• Tidelands Health
• Beaufort Memorial
• Roper St. Francis Healthcare
• AnMed
• McLeod Health
• Tenet Healthcare Corporation

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• Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
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• Radiologic Technologists and Technicians
• Respiratory Therapists
• Surgical Technologists

NOTE: All data based on state averages. Information may vary depending on region, experience, and specific employment situation. Last Updated: 2025

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