Careers in healthcare

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  • In terms of the number of annual job openings and earnings, which of these two careers has better prospects during the next ten years? (1) echocardiography (2) invasive vascular technology


  • Hello thefoxone-ga, Here are the occupational outlook profiles for these jobs. Is this sufficient information? If not, what else would you like to find out? Thanks. http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos273.htm Diagnostic Medical Sonographers http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos100.htm Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians ~ czh ~


  • As it turns out, the question is moot, because I no longer care about the answer. Nonetheless, you've done your job and should be paid. Thank you for your assistance.


  • Hello again thefoxone-ga, Thank you for accepting the information I provided in my clarification as a satisfactory answer. Even though you say that the question is moot because you no longer care about the answer, I?ve collected some additional information for you that might be interesting after all. The salary tables might be especially relevant. I wish you success and happiness in your career. ~ czh ~ http://stats.bls.gov/oco/ocos100.htm Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians NATURE OF THE WORK Cardiovascular technologists and technicians assist physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiac (heart) and peripheral vascular (blood vessel) ailments. Cardiovascular technologists may specialize in three areas of practice?invasive cardiology, echocardiography, and vascular technology. Cardiovascular technicians who specialize in electrocardiograms (EKGs), stress testing, and Holter monitors are known as cardiographic, or EKG technicians. JOB OUTLOOK Employment of cardiovascular technologists and technicians is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations through the year 2012. Growth will occur as the population ages, because older people have a higher incidence of heart problems. Employment of vascular technologists and echocardiographers will grow as advances in vascular technology and sonography reduce the need for more costly and invasive procedures. However, fewer EKG technicians will be needed, as hospitals train nursing aides and others to perform basic EKG procedures. Individuals trained in Holter monitoring and stress testing are expected to have more favorable job prospects than are those who can perform only a basic EKG. EARNINGS Median annual earnings of cardiovascular technologists and technicians were $36,430 in 2002. The middle 50 percent earned between $26,730 and $46,570. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $20,920, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $56,080. Median annual earnings of cardiovascular technologists and technicians in 2002 were $36,420 in offices of physicians and $35,800 in general medical and surgical hospitals. ------------------------------------------------- http://stats.bls.gov/oco/ocos273.htm Diagnostic Medical Sonographers NATURE OF THE WORK Diagnostic imaging embraces several procedures that aid in diagnosing ailments. Besides the familiar x ray, another common diagnostic imaging method is magnetic resonance imaging, which uses giant magnets that create radio waves, rather than radiation, to form an image. Not all imaging technologies use ionizing radiation or radio waves, however. Sonography, or ultrasonography, is the use of sound waves to generate an image for the assessment and diagnosis of various medical conditions. Many people associate sonography with obstetrics and the viewing of the fetus in the womb, but this technology has many other applications in the diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions. JOB OUTLOOK Employment of diagnostic medical sonographers is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations through 2012 as the population grows and ages, increasing the demand for diagnostic imaging and therapeutic technology. In addition to job openings due to growth, some job openings will arise from the need to replace sonographers who leave the occupation permanently. Opportunities should be favorable because sonography is becoming an increasingly attractive alternative to radiologic procedures, as patients seek safer treatment methods. Unlike most diagnostic imaging methods, sonography does not involve radiation, so harmful side effects and complications from repeated use are rarer for both the patient and the sonographer. Sonographic technology is expected to evolve rapidly and to spawn many new sonography procedures, such as 3D-sonography for use in obstetric and ophthalmologic diagnosis. However, high costs may limit the rate at which some promising new technologies are adopted. EARNINGS Median annual earnings of diagnostic medical sonographers were $48,660 in 2002. The middle 50 percent earned between $41,420 and $56,020 a year. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $35,800, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $66,680. Median annual earnings of diagnostic medical sonographers in 2002 were $50,390 in offices of physicians and $47,530 in hospitals. ------------------------------------------------- http://www.rtstudents.com/echocardiology/ Online Information ? Echocardiography ***** This website provides an excellent collection of links to help you explore this profession. ------------------------------------------------- http://echocardiography.cardioworking.com/main/SkillSearch.cfm/SkillID/8/JobType/5 Allied Health Jobs ***** This site gives you a collection of current job postings that require Echocardiography skills. ------------------------------------------------- http://www.latimes.com/classified/jobs/silver/la-silver041107,0,7835738.htmlstory?coll=la-class-employ-silver Cardiac sonographers in demand ***** This is a recent article that discusses the jobs outlook for this field. ------------------------------------------------- http://www.hotradiologyjobs.com/JobsVascular.html Vascular Technician Jobs ***** This is a collection of current job postings. ------------------------------------------------- http://www.asecho.org/Sonographers/FAQ/body_sonographer_faq.php Q: Can you give me information on sonographer salaries? A: ASE did a sonographer survey in 1998. (790 responses). Salary was only addressed in one question which was "What category describes your annual salary (excluding call pay)?" The results were as follows: 3% = <$20,000 9% = $21,000 - $30,000 34% = $31,000-41,000 31% = $41,000 - 50,000 24% = >$50,000 For more current salary information, contact the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (SDMS) does. Contact them at www.sdms.org or by phone at (800) 229-9506. ------------------------------------------------- http://hr.od.nih.gov/pay/2000/tablen14.htm http://hr.od.nih.gov/pay/2003/03gs649ech.htm The National Institutes of Health Medical Instrument Technician, GS-649 (Echocardiography Technician) Special Salary Table #N-14 2000 Title 38 Nurses and Allied Health 3.8% Comparability Increase ------------------------------------------------- http://www.santarosa.edu/~xho/Radiographer%20Job.htm What does a Registered Radiographer do? Salary Range: As of March 2003, there are many positions in Radiology and Imaging located throughout the United States with salaries ranging from the low $40's to over $150,000, in all specialties of Medical Imaging. SEARCH STRATEGY echocardiography occupational outlook echocardiography jobs invasive vascular technology jobs







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