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Cardiac Careers. Diagnostic Medicine. Cardiac Surgeon. Physician specializing in surgery of the heart and vessels of the chest cavity Education 4 year medical school 5 year residency 2-3 year fellowship Additional training for pediatric or transplant Yearly Earnings
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Cardiac Careers Diagnostic Medicine
Cardiac Surgeon • Physician specializing in surgery of the heart and vessels of the chest cavity • Education • 4 year medical school • 5 year residency • 2-3 year fellowship • Additional training for pediatric or transplant • Yearly Earnings • $400,800 ($255,000-$587,000) • Transplant surgeon as much as $640,000
Cardiologist • Specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels • Education • Doctoral degree + 3-8 years additional training (internships and residencies) • State licensure • Board certification in specialty area • Yearly Earnings • $120,000-$425,500 • 297,700 (non-invasive)-337,700(invasive) in Munford TN
Cardiovascular Technologist • Assist Dr. with care of heart patients; specialize in vascular technology, echocardiography, or invasive cardiology. • Education • 2 years or on-the-job training • Training/Schooling • Salary • Technologist
Echocardiographer • Professional who examines the heart using ultrasound equipment • Gathers information about condition and function of heart, valves and blood vessels • Education • Two year – associates degree • Heavy in chemistry, biology, anatomy & physiology and physics • Yearly Earnings • $48,640 average ($25,500-$74,700)
Electrocardiographic Technician • Attaches electrodes to patients chest to obtain an ekg reading of the heart. Also may perform Holter monitoring and stress testing. • Education • On the job training for 6 weeks or • 1-2 years community college • Yearly Salary • $31,000 average
Hematologist • Doctor or scientist who specialize in the treatment of blood-related diseases and illnesses. • Education • 4 years – bachelors • 4 years – medical school • 2-6 years – residency • 3 years – hematology fellowship • Yearly Salary • $339,700 average
Internist • Doctors that diagnose, treat and manage patients who are suffering from a disease that can’t be treated with surgery. • Education • 4 years – bachelor’s • 4 years – med school • 3-8 years - residency • Yearly Salary • $93,500-$166,400 • (Not the most popular career due to lower salary than other specialized physicians)
Medical Laboratory Technician • Perform laboratory tests of body fluids, cells or tissues and examine them under a microscope. • Education • Associates degree or training from hospital, vocational school, or armed forces • Yearly Salary • $22,600-$34,300
Perfusionist • Work with surgeons to maintain heart and lung functions during open heart surgeries, orthopedic, and vascular surgeries. Ensure patient blood flow and vital signs are normal during the surgeries. • Education • Bachelor’s, Masters, or Certificate in perfusion science • Yearly Salary • $77,000 average
Phlebotomist • Trained professionals, licensed to draw blood. • Education • 6 month certification course • Yearly Salary • $19,000-$48,000 Blood Draw
Radiology Technologist • Imaging of the body • radiology • Education • 2-4 year college • Yearly Salary • $38,500-$51,000
Thoracic Surgeon • Specialized surgeon that treat illness or injuries to the heart, lungs, esophagus, or major blood vessels in the chest. • Education • 4 years – bachelors • 4 years – medical school • 5 years – surgical residency • 2-3 years – advanced thoracic surgery training • Yearly Salary • $400,000 average