Must be able to speak, hear and see. Adjustments may be possible for those with physical disabilities. Those in catheterization labs tend to work longer hours and may work evenings. Cardiology technologists may face stressful working conditions during operating procedures and are in contact with patients who have serious heart ailments. Employers include hospital cardiology departments, cardiologists' offices, cardiac rehabilitation centers, or health maintenance organizations.
Wages vary according to level of training, experience, and location.
Entry level wages may be lower. There were 450 people employed as cardiology technologists in Indiana in 1998. It is estimated that between 1996 and 2006, about 28 jobs per year will need to be filled in this occupation. This occupation should grow much faster than the average for other occupations in Indiana. In 1996, there were 15,510 people employed nationally as cardiology technicians.