Invasive Cardiology

• Invasive cardiology is an area where cardiovascular technologists help doctors during cardiac catheterization, open heart surgery, and insertion of pacemakers and stents. They prepare the patient for the procedure, and monitor patient's blood pressure and heart rate.
  
  

Noninvasive Technology

• Cardiovascular technologists working in noninvasive technology explain procedures, view ultrasound images, and decide which images to give to the doctor.
  
  

Vascular Technology

• In vascular technology, cardiovascular technologists help doctors diagnose circulatory disorders by performing ultrasounds, evaluating pulses and assessing blood flow, and completing patients' medical history.
  
  

Echocardiography

• Cardiovascular technologists working in echocardiography assist in performing EKGs, stress tests, and ultrasound. Some cardiovascular technologists assist by giving medication.
  
  

Earnings

• Salaries for cardiovascular technologists can vary anywhere from $23,000 to more than $40,000, depending on experience and where they work.