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Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians

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Significant Points

About 3 out of 4 jobs were in hospitals.
The vast majority of cardiovascular technologists and technicians complete a 2-year junior or community college program.
Employment will grow much faster than the average, but the number of job openings created will be low because the occupation is small.
Employment of most specialties will grow, but fewer EKG technicians will be needed.

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