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Cardiovascular Technician Job Description: Top Duties and Qualifications

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Last updated November 6, 2025
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A 134172ekg technician13.93cardiac sonographer3.67emt3.46ekg2.93patient care technician2.51163061911512.2544.5796.95HOURLY14813372025-10-012025-10-312025-09-012025-09-302025-11-05Cardiovascular Technician, also known as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer or Cardiovascular Technologist, uses special technology to create images or perform tests that help physicians assess and diagnose medical conditions and perform medical procedures. Their duties include operating imaging equipment to create diagnostic images or perform tests, preparing patients for and monitoring them during cardiovascular medical procedures, and analyzing and reviewing images and records.

Cardiovascular Technician job duties and responsibilities

A skilled 134172ekg technician13.93cardiac sonographer3.67emt3.46ekg2.93patient care technician2.51163061911512.2544.5796.95HOURLY14813372025-10-012025-10-312025-09-012025-09-302025-11-05Cardiovascular Technician should be able to perform a range of duties and responsibilities to support physicians and surgeons. They are primarily responsible for operating special imaging equipment to assess patients before, during and after medical procedures pertaining to the heart and lungs. Their daily duties include:

  • Briefing patients on medical procedures and interviewing them in regard to medical history
  • Preparing and operating diagnostic imaging equipment to create images or perform medical tests
  • Analyzing tests and images to create summarized reports for physicians
  • Recording and organizing patient medical records
  • Monitoring patients’ blood pressure and heart rate during open-heart surgery and pacemaker or stent insertions
  • Performing electrocardiogram tests to monitor a patient’s heart performance
  • Preparing patients for medical procedures by performing necessary shaving or cleansing of a surgical area

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Example 1

NDS Wellness

Founded in 2003, as an independent diagnostic testing company, NDS Wellness has become the fastest growing provider in the metropolitan Detroit and tri-county area. We are a multi-specialty group specializing in cardiology, neurology, and radiology testing services to primary care practices.

NDS Wellness consists of board-certified physicians and a qualified staff that have more than twenty-five years of experience in testing, screening and allied medical services. We provide the highest level of diagnostic testing that offers convenience, and the reliability physicians require for their patients.

Job Description

National Diagnostic Services is interviewing for a part-time/contingent Cardiovascular Technologist/Technician in the metro Detroit area.

NDS Wellness has an exciting opportunity for a part-time Cardiovascular Technologist/Technician in the Novi, MI area. Candidates will in conjunction with ultrasound technologists in our clinics to analyze patient's medical history, read 12 lead EKG's, and conduct stress tests using Bruce Protocol in our 50ft mobile health clinics. The position consists of seeing 6-12 patients daily in (2) locations in the metro Detroit area every Monday (once) per week (8 hour shift) and special projects once or twice per year. There is potential for more work for the right candidate. Must know how to interpret 12 lead EKG

  • Must be able to perform treadmill exercise stress testing using Bruce protocol
  • Must be familiar with indications and contraindications for stress testing
  • Familiarity with Norav equipment a plus
  • Drive time and mileage reimbursement according to company policy

Job Requirements

  • Certified Cardiovascular technologist/technician
  • ACLS certification is required
  • Dependable transportation and ability to drive to additional job locations in metro Detroit
  • Bachelor degree in exercise science, or equivalent preferred.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $26.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:
  • 401(k)
Medical specialties:
  • Cardiology
  • Cath Lab
Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
Supplemental pay types:
  • Bonus opportunities

COVID-19 considerations:
PPE and necessary cleaning supplies provided



Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Novi, MI: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):
  • Do you have a degree in Exercise Science?
  • Can you work once per week, every Monday? (8 hour shift)

Education:
  • Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:
  • following Bruce Protocol and conducting stress tests?: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:
  • ACLS Certification (Preferred)
  • BLS Certification (Preferred)
  • Certified Cardiovascular technologist/technician Location: In person

Example 2

  • Sign On Bonus: $10,000.00
  • Department:Cath Lab
  • Schedule:Full Time Days
  • Hospital: Ascension St. Vincent's Clay County Hospital
  • Middleburg, FL

Responsibilities

Assist with procedures to analyze, diagnose and treat the cardiovascular system.

  • Prepare patients for procedures.
  • Review medical history, position patients and clean/shave/numb testing sites as appropriate.
  • Interpret, describe and report test results; recognize recording errors and artifacts and react appropriately.
  • Monitor patient prior to, during and after procedures and promptly reports any abnormal findings in patient's condition.
  • Prepare and maintain equipment, supplies and lab area.
  • Ensure equipment is properly functioning.
  • Report potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel.
  • Lock/tag out equipment if appropriate.
  • Assist in maintaining a clean, and orderly department.

Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  • One or more of the following required: Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Cardiographic Tech credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Any specialty is applicable.
Radiologic Technologist credentialed from the Florida Radiologic Technology obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

  • Advanced Life Support credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) preferred.

Education:

  • High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $29.20 - $43.80 per hour

Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance
Schedule:
  • Day shift
Supplemental pay types:
  • Signing bonus



Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Middleburg, FL 32068: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:
  • BLS Certification (Preferred)


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Example 3

Swicft Cardiology, located in downtown Naples, is actively seeking a Cardiovascular Technician/Medical Assistant for a busy, fast-paced cardiology office. This is an opportunity to join our team in this expanding practice located in downtown Naples. We are looking for bright, organized individuals that will follow instructions and clinical orders but who also have initiative. Candidate will perform a variety of duties in both the clinical and administrative areas.

Job duties include:Assisting with Stress testing, monitoring ECG's while patient exercises on the treadmill, reporting any symptoms to supervising physician. Assist with patient care, rooming patients, ECG, holter & event monitor, making sure all pertinent labs & diagnostic test results are available for the clinician; electronic prescription refills, and busy phone triage. All M.A.'s will be crossed trained in all duties but tasks are divided.

Please forward as attachment only your resume with references.

Job Requirements:
  • Prior medical office experience
  • Proficient computer skills with knowledge of electronic medical records
  • Athenahealth experience a plus but not required
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication and customer service skills
  • Attention to detail and organized.
  • Ability to work as a member of a team
  • Current BLS
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Spanish is a plus, but not required

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
  • Cardiology
Schedule:
  • Day shift
  • No weekends

COVID-19 considerations:
Due to COVID-19 and the risks it poses to our patients, our office observes social distancing practices and use of PPE.

License/Certification:
  • BLS Certification (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:
  • 25% Location: One location

Example 4

MedStar is seeking a full time Cardiovascular Technician (CVT) at Georgetown University Hospital.

The Cardiovascular Technologist performs non-invasive testing for use in the diagnosis of heart and vascular diseases. This includes exercise stress testing, pacemaker evaluation, tilt table, Holter Monitor, SAECG, transtelephonic monitoring, ECG, and respiratory analysis.

Qualifications:

  • High School graduate.
  • One year cath lab experience preferred.
  • One of the following certifications required:
  • Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS)
  • Registered Cardiovascular Technologist (RCVT)
  • Registered Radiology Tech (ARRT) with one of the following specialty certification
  • CI (Cardiac Interventional Radiography)
  • CV (Cardiovascular Interventional Radiography)
  • VI (Vascular Interventional Radiography)

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
  • Cardiology
  • Cath Lab
Schedule:
  • 10 hour shift
  • 12 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Night shift

Experience:
  • cath lab: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:
  • RCIS (Preferred)
  • RCES (Preferred)
  • ARRT (CI) Certification (Preferred)
  • ARRT (VI) Certification Location: One location

Example 5

Cardiovascular Technician

National City, CA

Mandatory Call

Under the general direction of the physician (Cardiologist/Radiologist), will assist by scrubbing procedures or monitoring physiologic and hemodynamic data, as related to diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures performed in the cardiovascular lab. Ensures procedure room is adequately prepared for the procedure. Monitors par level of all instruments and supplies. Participates in departmental staff meetings and performance improvement activities and the training of new staff. Assists in all aspects of invasive and noninvasive cardiac procedures.

  • Understands the use of procedural equipment necessary.
  • Assists in stocking supplies on a daily basis.
  • Assists in retrieval and copying of images as requested.
  • Archives EP studies routinely per vendor.
  • Utilizes and documents in procedural documentation system.
  • Works as a team player assisting other staff and physicians.
  • Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience
  • Previous experience or training in a Cardiovascular Lab; required.
  • Cardiovascular technician training program with emphasis in invasive cardiology and hemodynamic monitoring, preferred.
  • BCLS (AHA) required upon hire and maintain current.
  • Certified Cardiovascular Technician; CCPT (invasive emphasis), Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS), CCPT (invasive emphasis), preferred.
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS); required.

Job Type: Contract

Salary: $60.00 per hour

Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift

Education:
  • Bachelor's (Preferred)

License/Certification:
  • BLS Certification (Preferred)
  • ACLS Certification (Preferred)
  • Certified Cardiovascular Technician (Preferred)
  • RCIS (Preferred)
  • CCPT (Preferred)

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Cardiovascular Technicians support physicians by operating imaging equipment that helps inform the physician of any important diagnostic information before, during or after medical procedures. Although Cardiovascular Technicians broadly assist with lung and heart conditions, they may specialize in certain types of equipment operation or testing. These roles include Cardiovascular Invasive Specialists, Cardiographic or Electrocardiogram Technicians and Pulmonary Function Technologists. Within their specialty, Cardiovascular Technicians perform tests to help with diagnosis and treatment. This often involves hands-on work such as cardiac catheterization, heart stress tests and spirometry tests.

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Cardiovascular Technicians should have the prerequisite skills that match your job requirements, such as:

  • Technical skills to maintain and operate complex equipment and computerized tools
  • Physical stamina to work for long periods or physically assist patients
  • Interpersonal and bedside manner skills to perform tasks effectively with emotional sensitivity to the stress and discomfort of patients
  • Communication skills to brief and interview patients as well as communicate with physicians, technicians and other medical team members
  • Analytical skills and attention to detail to follow precise diagnostic and procedural instructions as well as monitor and examine patients for important diagnostic information

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Cardiovascular Technicians are usually hired directly after they’ve graduated from post-secondary education or certification programs. Most education and training programs for Cardiovascular Technicians require individuals to complete a clinical component so they can gain experience under the supervision of more experienced technicians.

134172ekg technician13.93cardiac sonographer3.67emt3.46ekg2.93patient care technician2.51163061911512.2544.5796.95HOURLY14813372025-10-012025-10-312025-09-012025-09-302025-11-05Cardiovascular Technician education and training requirements

Cardiovascular Technicians need formal education to fulfill the role’s job requirements. Formal education for Cardiovascular Technicians includes post-secondary degrees or certificates available from colleges and some hospitals. Employers often prefer graduates of programs accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs and usually prefer candidates who have a professional certification, such as from Cardiovascular Credentialing International. Cardiovascular technicians should also have basic life support training.

Cardiovascular Technician salary expectations

According to Indeed Salaries, the average salary for a 134172ekg technician13.93cardiac sonographer3.67emt3.46ekg2.93patient care technician2.51163061911512.2544.5796.95HOURLY14813372025-10-012025-10-312025-09-012025-09-302025-11-05Cardiovascular Technician is $27.32 per hour. Salary amounts may be subject to education level, experience, job location and organization.

Cardiovascular Technician salary expectations

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  • Common salary: 44.57 HOURLY
  • Typical salaries range from 12.25 - 96.95 HOURLY
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Cardiovascular Technician job description FAQs

What is the difference between a 134172ekg technician13.93cardiac sonographer3.67emt3.46ekg2.93patient care technician2.51163061911512.2544.5796.95HOURLY14813372025-10-012025-10-312025-09-012025-09-302025-11-05Cardiovascular Technician and a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer?

Diagnostic Medical Sonographers are responsible for and specialize in using imaging technology to create diagnostic images of the body’s organs and tissues, called sonograms or ultrasounds. Cardiovascular Technicians specialize in creating images and performing tests pertaining to the heart and lungs and often use different imaging tools, tests and equipment.

What are the types of 134172ekg technician13.93cardiac sonographer3.67emt3.46ekg2.93patient care technician2.51163061911512.2544.5796.95HOURLY14813372025-10-012025-10-312025-09-012025-09-302025-11-05Cardiovascular Technician specializations?

Cardiovascular Invasive Specialists or Cardiovascular Technologists monitor patients’ blood pressure and heart rate and assist physicians in diagnosing and treating patients. Electrocardiogram Technicians specialize in EKG testing, and Pulmonary Function Technologists help physicians in diagnosing and treating problems with the lungs and monitor and test patients’ lungs and breathing.

What qualities make a good 134172ekg technician13.93cardiac sonographer3.67emt3.46ekg2.93patient care technician2.51163061911512.2544.5796.95HOURLY14813372025-10-012025-10-312025-09-012025-09-302025-11-05Cardiovascular Technician?

Cardiovascular Technicians should be technologically inclined to operate necessary equipment. They should also have good interpersonal skills so they can treat patients with emotional sensitivity and empathy. It’s also important that they be analytical and detail-oriented to perform tests and procedures with precision.

What are the day-to-day duties of a Cardiovascular Technician?

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