Career Opportunities

What does the future hold for me as a Cardiovascular Technologist?
The Cardiovascular Technology Program is designed to provide the basis for a wide variety of higher entry level job opportunities and a broader base for promotion and career development. Associate degree programs also provide a firm foundation for further education, including baccalaureate degree study.

According to the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2010-2011 Occupational Outlook Handbook, “Employment is expected to grow much faster than the average; technologists and technicians with multiple professional credentials, trained to perform a wide range of procedures, will have the best prospects.”

Growth is projected to continue in the future with employment opportunities for qualified sonographers (registered) in both urban and rural area. Graduates can choose to work in hospitals, Cardiovascular Clinics, private practice, labs, mobile units and as travel temps. Career advancement opportunities exist in education, research, commercial companies as application specialists and technical advisors.

Salary Range
Median annual wages of cardiovascular technologists and technicians were $47,010 in May 2008.

February 28, 2012 – Mercy Scholarship Deadline

2/28/12 is fast approaching! Don’t forget to apply on-line at http://www.mercycollege.edu/financial-aid/scholarship-online-application/ and complete your application. Only one application is necessary to be considered for fall 2012 scholarships. Nursing students: remember to have two previous clinical instructor references submitted to the financial aid office by the 28th in order to be considered for nursing scholarships. If [...]