Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians salary in Chicago, Illinois

Salary distribution

Where Chicago cardiovascular technologists and technicians fall on the wage curve.

Typical entry

• Education

  Associate's degree

• Experience

  None

• On-the-job training

  None

Top skills (O*NET)

• Customer and Personal Service

  Knowledge

  4.3 / 5

• Problem Sensitivity

  Ability

  4.1 / 5

• Oral Expression

  Ability

  4.0 / 5

• Oral Comprehension

  Ability

  4.0 / 5

• Near Vision

  Ability

  4.0 / 5

• Medicine and Dentistry

  Knowledge

  3.9 / 5

• Active Listening

  Basic skill

  3.9 / 5

• English Language

  Knowledge

  3.9 / 5

Common tasks (O*NET)

1. 01

   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.

2. 02

   Compare measurements of heart wall thickness and chamber sizes to standard norms to identify abnormalities.

3. 03

   Explain testing procedures to patients to obtain cooperation and reduce anxiety.

4. 04

   Maintain a proper sterile field during surgical procedures.

5. 05

   Observe ultrasound display screen and listen to signals to record vascular information, such as blood pressure, limb volume changes, oxygen saturation, or cerebral circulation.

6. 06

   Assist surgeons with vascular procedures, such as preparing balloons and stents.

7. 07

   Monitor patients' blood pressure and heart rate using electrocardiogram (EKG) equipment during diagnostic or therapeutic procedures to notify the physician if something appears wrong.

8. 08

   Assist physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac or peripheral vascular treatments, such as implanting pacemakers or assisting with balloon angioplasties to treat blood vessel blockages.