GLOBAL HEALTH IN HOUSTON'S HANDS

Cardiovascular Technicians conduct tests and provide care for patients to diagnose and treat heart disease. Types of cardiovascular technicians include vascular technologists, respiratory therapists, and cardiac technicians. Vascular technologists conduct tests on the lungs and hearts of their patients; respiratory therapists care for patients with breathing disorders; cardiac technicians provide advanced nursing care for patients in critical or coronary care units.

What to expect

Can you handle pressure situations? As a Cardiovascular Technician you will need to be organized, reliable and able to work well as a part of a team. You will need to be adaptive and a good communicator.

Can work in these sectors

• Healthcare