As of June 2026, Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians has an AI-exposure score of 59/100 (Elevated exposure) on the AI-Safe Careers index, blending O*NET tasks, the Anthropic Economic Index, the Penn/OpenAI study, and BLS data. This is an estimate of task exposure, not a prediction of job loss.

AI Exposure Score for

Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians

59/100
Elevated exposure
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More exposed than 63% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$74,310. About 3,800 projected openings a year (BLS 2024–34 — growth plus replacement).

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Role snapshot

What this role usually involves

O*NET 29.1 exact occupation

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.

Common titles
Cardio Tech (Cardiovascular Technician)Cardiology TechnicianCardiovascular Technologist (CVT)Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS)Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory TechnologistCardiac Catheterization Technician
Typical preparation
Medium Preparation Needed: Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training,...
Skills and knowledge
Critical ThinkingMonitoringSpeakingReading ComprehensionSocial PerceptivenessJudgment and Decision Making
Tools and technology
JavaScriptMEDITECH softwareMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft Word
Work context
Frequent contact with othersFace-to-face discussionsIndoor controlled settingTelephoneExternal customers

Source: O*NET 29.1 exact occupation - Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians, SOC 29-2031.00. Context describes the role; the AI-exposure score remains a separate task-exposure estimate.

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Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians tasks, by AI exposure

Automatable
  • Observe ultrasound display screen and listen to signals to record vascular information, such as blood pressure, limb volume changes, oxygen saturation, or cerebral circulation.
  • Assess cardiac physiology and calculate valve areas from blood flow velocity measurements.
  • Observe gauges, recorder, and video screens of data analysis system during imaging of cardiovascular system.
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Augmentable
  • Explain testing procedures to patients to obtain cooperation and reduce anxiety.
  • Compare measurements of heart wall thickness and chamber sizes to standard norms to identify abnormalities.
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Durable

No durable tasks identified for this role — its real, individually-assessed tasks consistently read as automatable (55%).

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