Careers · Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians · Illinois

Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians in Illinois

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians perform diagnostic tests on patients' heart and lung systems using specialized equipment. They may conduct electrocardiograms, assist with cardiac catheterizations, and measure pulmonary function In Illinois the median pay is $61,870 a year, 17% below the national median of $74,310.

$61,870median pay in Illinois, per year

$46,010–$97,700middle half earn

1,710employed in Illinois

$74,310U.S. median, for comparison

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Who is hiring in Illinois

8,993open roles like this on employer career sites, 356 in Illinois or remote

208employers hiring

5,521posted in the last 7 days

CA · OH · TXwhere most openings are

Openings in Illinois and remote

Pharmacy Technician · Veterans Health Administration · Hines, Illinois · $61592–$80007
Pharmacy Technician (Inpatient) · Veterans Health Administration · Hines, Illinois · $61592–$80007
Pharmacy Technician (Compound Sterile Products) · Veterans Health Administration · Hines, Illinois · $68156–$88599
Pharmacy Technician (Outpatient-Controlled Substances) · Veterans Health Administration · Hines, Illinois · $68156–$88599
Pharmacy Technician (Outpatient) · Veterans Health Administration · Hines, Illinois · $61592–$80007
Medical Records Technician (Coder) Auditor · Veterans Health Administration · Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job) · Remote · $69905–$90882
Health Technician · Veterans Health Administration · Chicago, Illinois · $50762–$65990
SUPPLY TECHNICIAN (TITLE 32) · Army National Guard Units · Springfield, Illinois · $40736–$65599

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What it takes

Preparation: Medium preparation (vocational training, an associate degree, or related experience). Most hold an associate degree.

Skills that matter most

Active ListeningSpeakingCritical ThinkingMonitoringOperations MonitoringReading ComprehensionSocial PerceptivenessService Orientation

Knowledge areas

Customer and Personal ServiceMedicine and DentistryEnglish LanguageComputers and ElectronicsEducation and TrainingMathematics (knowledge)

Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians.

Licenses and training in Illinois

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Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians pay in other states

Utah · $113,510 Hawaii · $111,730 Massachusetts · $105,580 Rhode Island · $104,000 Idaho · $100,100 District of Columbia · $99,380 Oregon · $99,240 Connecticut · $94,940 Colorado · $94,190 New York · $89,570

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O*NET-SOC 29-2031.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Illinois, annual.