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http://stats.bls.gov/oco/ocos100.htm
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians
NATURE OF THE WORK
Cardiovascular technologists and technicians assist physicians in
diagnosing and treating cardiac (heart) and peripheral vascular (blood
vessel) ailments. Cardiovascular technologists may specialize in three
areas of practice?invasive cardiology, echocardiography, and vascular
technology. Cardiovascular technicians who specialize in
electrocardiograms (EKGs), stress testing, and Holter monitors are
known as cardiographic, or EKG technicians.
JOB OUTLOOK
Employment of cardiovascular technologists and technicians is expected
to grow faster than the average for all occupations through the year
2012. Growth will occur as the population ages, because older people
have a higher incidence of heart problems. Employment of vascular
technologists and echocardiographers will grow as advances in vascular
technology and sonography reduce the need for more costly and invasive
procedures. However, fewer EKG technicians will be needed, as
hospitals train nursing aides and others to perform basic EKG
procedures. Individuals trained in Holter monitoring and stress
testing are expected to have more favorable job prospects than are
those who can perform only a basic EKG.
EARNINGS
Median annual earnings of cardiovascular technologists and technicians
were $36,430 in 2002. The middle 50 percent earned between $26,730 and
$46,570. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $20,920, and the
highest 10 percent earned more than $56,080. Median annual earnings of
cardiovascular technologists and technicians in 2002 were $36,420 in
offices of physicians and $35,800 in general medical and surgical
hospitals.
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http://stats.bls.gov/oco/ocos273.htm
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
NATURE OF THE WORK
Diagnostic imaging embraces several procedures that aid in diagnosing
ailments. Besides the familiar x ray, another common diagnostic
imaging method is magnetic resonance imaging, which uses giant magnets
that create radio waves, rather than radiation, to form an image. Not
all imaging technologies use ionizing radiation or radio waves,
however. Sonography, or ultrasonography, is the use of sound waves to
generate an image for the assessment and diagnosis of various medical
conditions. Many people associate sonography with obstetrics and the
viewing of the fetus in the womb, but this technology has many other
applications in the diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions.
JOB OUTLOOK
Employment of diagnostic medical sonographers is expected to grow
faster than the average for all occupations through 2012 as the
population grows and ages, increasing the demand for diagnostic
imaging and therapeutic technology. In addition to job openings due to
growth, some job openings will arise from the need to replace
sonographers who leave the occupation permanently.
Opportunities should be favorable because sonography is becoming an
increasingly attractive alternative to radiologic procedures, as
patients seek safer treatment methods. Unlike most diagnostic imaging
methods, sonography does not involve radiation, so harmful side
effects and complications from repeated use are rarer for both the
patient and the sonographer. Sonographic technology is expected to
evolve rapidly and to spawn many new sonography procedures, such as
3D-sonography for use in obstetric and ophthalmologic diagnosis.
However, high costs may limit the rate at which some promising new
technologies are adopted.
EARNINGS
Median annual earnings of diagnostic medical sonographers were $48,660
in 2002. The middle 50 percent earned between $41,420 and $56,020 a
year. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $35,800, and the highest
10 percent earned more than $66,680. Median annual earnings of
diagnostic medical sonographers in 2002 were $50,390 in offices of
physicians and $47,530 in hospitals.
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http://www.rtstudents.com/echocardiology/
Online Information ? Echocardiography
***** This website provides an excellent collection of links to help
you explore this profession.
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http://echocardiography.cardioworking.com/main/SkillSearch.cfm/SkillID/8/JobType/5
Allied Health Jobs
***** This site gives you a collection of current job postings that
require Echocardiography skills.
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http://www.latimes.com/classified/jobs/silver/la-silver041107,0,7835738.htmlstory?coll=la-class-employ-silver
Cardiac sonographers in demand
***** This is a recent article that discusses the jobs outlook for this field.
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http://www.hotradiologyjobs.com/JobsVascular.html
Vascular Technician Jobs
***** This is a collection of current job postings.
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http://www.asecho.org/Sonographers/FAQ/body_sonographer_faq.php
Q: Can you give me information on sonographer salaries?
A: ASE did a sonographer survey in 1998. (790 responses). Salary was
only addressed in one question which was "What category describes your
annual salary (excluding call pay)?" The results were as follows:
3% = <$20,000
9% = $21,000 - $30,000
34% = $31,000-41,000
31% = $41,000 - 50,000
24% = >$50,000
For more current salary information, contact the Society of Diagnostic
Medical Sonographers (SDMS) does. Contact them at www.sdms.org or by
phone at (800) 229-9506.
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http://hr.od.nih.gov/pay/2000/tablen14.htm
http://hr.od.nih.gov/pay/2003/03gs649ech.htm
The National Institutes of Health
Medical Instrument Technician, GS-649
(Echocardiography Technician) Special Salary Table #N-14
2000 Title 38 Nurses and Allied Health 3.8% Comparability Increase
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http://www.santarosa.edu/~xho/Radiographer%20Job.htm
What does a Registered Radiographer do?
Salary Range:
As of March 2003, there are many positions in Radiology and Imaging
located throughout the United States with salaries ranging from the
low $40's to over $150,000, in all specialties of Medical Imaging.
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