Cardiology Technician Salaries
Cardiology technicians work alongside doctors to diagnose and treat heart and blood vessel disorders. They can work in a number of different settings, such as hospitals, cardiac rehabilitation centers, doctors' offices, clinics and even medical schools. Cardiology technicians are capable of earning a broad salary, based largely upon their level of training, experience, areas of specialty and location. Many technicians often have training and certification is a specialized area of cardiovascular medicine, enabling them to earn more money.
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Starting Salary
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Cardiology technicians start at an average salary of $40,000 per year, as of 2010. There are a number of factors that can determine the starting salary of a cardiology technician, such as training, location and experience. Cardiology technicians that continue to train while they are working can become advanced cardiology techs and increase their salaries.
Specialty Training and Certifications
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Cardiology technicians that are certified in specialized areas earn higher incomes. Specialized areas include: echocardiology, vascular technology, invasive cardiology, noninvasive technology and electrocardiography. A cardiology tech specializing in one of these areas can earn an average of, as of 2010, $20,000 more per year.
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Location
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According to a survey that compared the average salary of cardiology technicians in 10 different U.S. cities, there is a wide variance amongst locations. The city with the highest average is Boston, Massachusetts, at $68,309. The city with the lowest average is Orlando, Florida, at $44,921. This indicates that location makes a significant difference in the salary of a cardiology technician.
Benefits
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Benefits for cardiology technicians vary depending on the employer. Common benefits for cardiology technicians are health insurance, paid vacations, sick time and a pension plan.
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