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Cardiac Careers

Cardiac medicine offers a range of specialized careers focusing on the heart and blood vessels. Key roles include cardiac surgeons, cardiologists, and cardiovascular technologists, each with distinct educational paths and earnings. Surgeons typically require extensive training with potential salaries exceeding $400,000, while cardiologists earn between $120,000 and $425,500. Technologists assist in patient care and diagnostic procedures, earning an average of $48,640. This overview highlights the key aspects of each profession, aiding those interested in pursuing a career in this vital field of medicine.

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Cardiac Careers

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  1. Cardiac Careers Diagnostic Medicine

  2. Cardiac Surgeon • Physician specializing in surgery of the heart and vessels of the chest cavity • Education • 4 year medical school • 5 year residency • 2-3 year fellowship • Additional training for pediatric or transplant • Yearly Earnings • $400,800 ($255,000-$587,000) • Transplant surgeon as much as $640,000

  3. Cardiologist • Specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels • Education • Doctoral degree + 3-8 years additional training (internships and residencies) • State licensure • Board certification in specialty area • Yearly Earnings • $120,000-$425,500 • 297,700 (non-invasive)-337,700(invasive) in Munford TN

  4. Cardiovascular Technologist • Assist Dr. with care of heart patients; specialize in vascular technology, echocardiography, or invasive cardiology. • Education • 2 years or on-the-job training • Training/Schooling • Salary • Technologist

  5. Echocardiographer • Professional who examines the heart using ultrasound equipment • Gathers information about condition and function of heart, valves and blood vessels • Education • Two year – associates degree • Heavy in chemistry, biology, anatomy & physiology and physics • Yearly Earnings • $48,640 average ($25,500-$74,700)

  6. Electrocardiographic Technician • Attaches electrodes to patients chest to obtain an ekg reading of the heart. Also may perform Holter monitoring and stress testing. • Education • On the job training for 6 weeks or • 1-2 years community college • Yearly Salary • $31,000 average

  7. Hematologist • Doctor or scientist who specialize in the treatment of blood-related diseases and illnesses. • Education • 4 years – bachelors • 4 years – medical school • 2-6 years – residency • 3 years – hematology fellowship • Yearly Salary • $339,700 average

  8. Internist • Doctors that diagnose, treat and manage patients who are suffering from a disease that can’t be treated with surgery. • Education • 4 years – bachelor’s • 4 years – med school • 3-8 years - residency • Yearly Salary • $93,500-$166,400 • (Not the most popular career due to lower salary than other specialized physicians)

  9. Medical Laboratory Technician • Perform laboratory tests of body fluids, cells or tissues and examine them under a microscope. • Education • Associates degree or training from hospital, vocational school, or armed forces • Yearly Salary • $22,600-$34,300

  10. Perfusionist • Work with surgeons to maintain heart and lung functions during open heart surgeries, orthopedic, and vascular surgeries. Ensure patient blood flow and vital signs are normal during the surgeries. • Education • Bachelor’s, Masters, or Certificate in perfusion science • Yearly Salary • $77,000 average

  11. Phlebotomist • Trained professionals, licensed to draw blood. • Education • 6 month certification course • Yearly Salary • $19,000-$48,000 Blood Draw

  12. Radiology Technologist • Imaging of the body • radiology • Education • 2-4 year college • Yearly Salary • $38,500-$51,000

  13. Thoracic Surgeon • Specialized surgeon that treat illness or injuries to the heart, lungs, esophagus, or major blood vessels in the chest. • Education • 4 years – bachelors • 4 years – medical school • 5 years – surgical residency • 2-3 years – advanced thoracic surgery training • Yearly Salary • $400,000 average

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