A Career as a Cardiology Technologist Can Take You Anywhere
Overview
Salary Range
$62,654 – $82,168
Recommended High School Courses
High School Diploma or equivalent
English 40S
Biology 40S
Math 30S (or higher)
Chemistry 30S (or higher)
OR Physics 30S (or higher)
Cardiology technologists use a variety of tests – including electrocardiograms (ECGs), exercise stress testing, and Holter monitoring – to record the activity of the heart. These test results are used by the health care team to diagnose, monitor, and treat heart disease.
Role Requirements
- Cardiology technologists spend a lot of time on their feet
- Cardiology technologists are frequently required to lift equipment and position patients
- Cardiology technologists may work with patients who experience medical test anxiety
- Cardiology technologists generally work 8-hour shifts, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays
Skills and Abilities
Clear Communicator
Problem Solver
Attentive to Detail
Empathetic and Compassionate
Educational Programs
Stenberg College
- Cardiology Technology*
*Sternberg College is located in Surrey, BC. This course is offered in a combined delivery format with online theory and in-person labs and clinicals in Winnipeg