Conduct tests on pulmonary or cardiovascular systems of patients for diagnostic purposes. May conduct or assist in electrocardiograms, cardiac catheterizations, pulmonary-functions, lung capacity, and similar tests. Include vascular technologists.
Top Industry of Employment
| Area |
Employment** Total |
Hourly Wage | Annual | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | Entry | Experienced | Mean | Entry | Experienced | ||
| Missouri | 680 | 16.03 | 10.21 | 18.94 | 33,340 | 21,230 | 39,390 |
| Columbia MSA | 20 | 15.76 | 10.74 | 18.27 | 32,790 | 22,340 | 38,010 |
| Springfield MSA | 30 | 16.08 | 9.75 | 19.25 | 33,450 | 20,280 | 40,040 |
| St Louis MSA | 400 | 16.64 | 10.48 | 19.72 | 34,610 | 21,790 | 41,030 |
| Kansas City* | 110 | 15.39 | 10.19 | 18.00 | 32,020 | 21,192 | 37,434 |
| Central Region* | 50 | 15.48 | 12.11 | 17.17 | 32,202 | 25,189 | 35,709 |
| Northwest Region* | 20 | 18.46 | 11.90 | 21.73 | 38,389 | 24,750 | 45,208 |
| Ozark Region* | 30 | 16.20 | 9.75 | 19.43 | 33,697 | 20,282 | 40,405 |
| Southeast Region* | 20 | 11.20 | 8.88 | 12.35 | 23,288 | 18,474 | 25,695 |
| Southwest Region* | 40 | 16.68 | 10.74 | 19.65 | 34,700 | 22,337 | 40,881 |
| St. Louis City* | 140 | 16.41 | 10.44 | 19.40 | 34,133 | 21,715 | 40,342 |
| St. Louis County* | 160 | 16.87 | 10.27 | 20.17 | 35,089 | 21,365 | 41,952 |
| Area | Employment ** | Change 2000-2010 |
Annual Avg Openings |
Long-term Outlook |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Estimated | 2010 Projected | Number | Percent | |||
| Missouri | 580 | 760 | 180 | 31.03 | 31 | Good |
| Kansas City MSA | 270 | 370 | 100 | 37.04 | 15 | Good |
| St Louis MSA | 330 | 420 | 90 | 27.27 | 17 | Good |
| Central Region* | 40 | 50 | 10 | 25.00 | 2 | Caution |
| Northeast Region* | 20 | 20 | .00 | Caution | ||
| Southeast Region* | 30 | 40 | 10 | 33.33 | 2 | Caution |
| Southwest Region* | 40 | 60 | 20 | 50.00 | 3 | Good |
* - Workforce Investment Areas
** - Why are the employment levels different for the same occupation?
This profession generally requires Associate degree
in one of the following
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
Electrocardiograph Technology/Technician
Perfusion Technology/Perfusionist
Cardiopulmonary Technology/Technologist (NEW)