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Will AI replace cardiovascular technologists and technicians?AI replacement risk 33% and how the work is changing

United States Healthcare Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$74,310
25th–75th pct. $47,890–$98,110
Top pay (est.)
$157,800
Top 10% $121,350
Pay in 5 years
$86,600est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$101,000est.
$86,800–$117,200
Outlook score
52/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
33%
Low
Job growth (10 yr)
+3.7%
3,400 openings / yr

Will AI replace Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians? AI replacement risk

33%
Low
Ranked #287 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
Very lowLowModerateHighVery high

How AI is changing this job

A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.

AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →

Skills, education and requirements for Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians

Key skills

Reading Comprehension
4.1
Active Listening
3.9
Monitoring
3.8
Critical Thinking
3.8
Speaking
3.6
Writing
3.5
Active Learning
3.4
Social Perceptiveness
3.2

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Customer and Personal Service
5.0
Medicine and Dentistry
4.1
Computers and Electronics
3.9
Psychology
3.5
English Language
3.4
Mathematics
3.3
Administrative
3.3
Education and Training
2.9

What the work involves

Assisting and Caring for OthersHandling and Moving ObjectsMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsIdentifying Objects, Actions, and EventsUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsDocumenting/Recording InformationGetting Information

Important abilities

Problem SensitivityOral ExpressionOral ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningNear Vision

Education of workers

Associate's degree
63%
Post-secondary certificate
13%
High school diploma
10%
Some college
8%
Professional degree
4%
Bachelor's degree
3%

Training before entry

6–12 months
23%
Up to 1 month
22%
1–2 years
20%
1–3 months
15%
None / short demo
11%
3–6 months
9%

Related work experience

1–2 years
38%
6–12 months
20%
2–4 years
18%
3–6 months
11%
None
7%
Up to 1 month
5%

Job Zone 3 — medium preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★☆☆☆ Fairly easy (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.