O*NET-SOC 29-2031.00

Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians

Conduct tests on pulmonary or cardiovascular systems of patients for diagnostic, therapeutic, or research purposes. May conduct or assist in electrocardiograms, cardiac catheterizations, pulmonary functions, lung capacity, and similar tests.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 3 – Medium preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresPrevious work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.8807/2014
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a3.7507/2014
Monitoring2.A.2.d3.7507/2014
Operations Monitoring2.B.3.g3.7507/2014
Speaking2.A.1.d3.7507/2014
Reading Comprehension2.A.1.a3.6207/2014

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Problem Sensitivity1.A.1.b.34.1207/2014
Near Vision1.A.4.a.14.007/2014
Oral Comprehension1.A.1.a.14.007/2014
Oral Expression1.A.1.a.34.007/2014
Deductive Reasoning1.A.1.b.43.6207/2014
Inductive Reasoning1.A.1.b.53.6207/2014

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Conduct electrocardiogram (EKG), phonocardiogram, echocardiogram, stress testing, or other cardiovascular tests to record patients' cardiac activity, using specialized electronic test equipment, recording devices, or laboratory instruments.Core10307/2014
Explain testing procedures to patients to obtain cooperation and reduce anxiety.Core10307/2014
Monitor patients' blood pressure and heart rate using electrocardiogram (EKG) equipment during diagnostic or therapeutic procedures to notify the physician if something appears wrong.Core10307/2014
Obtain and record patient identification, medical history, or test results.Core10307/2014
Monitor patients' comfort and safety during tests, alerting physicians to abnormalities or changes in patient responses.Core10307/2014

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Realistic5.5111/2023
Investigative5.3911/2023
Conventional4.6211/2023
Social4.2711/2023
Enterprising1.3311/2023
Artistic1.011/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.