The outlook for careers in the cardiovascular and vascular industry is strong. We have seen growth in overall employment needs, performance expectations as well as complex and technical acumen. Pursuing a career in sonography or as a cardiovascular technologist has proven to provide multiple opportunities for growth, continued learning, and success.
Explosive industry growth
Cardiovascular-related diseases are the #1 cause of death, worldwide.
Increasingly complex procedures and technology
Median annual wage for Medical Sonographers and Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians = $75,380
Median annual wage for Diagostic Medical
Sonographers = $77,740
Recruitment of highly skilled personnel
Overall employment of medical sonographers and cardiovascular technologists and technicians is projected to grow 10% from 2021 to 2031, faster than the average for all occupations.
Higher performance expectations
In today’s face-paced environment, employers count on highly technical skills and a team they can trust. Show them your validation with a CCI credential.
Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) sponsored a survey of more than 27,000 credentialed professionals to provide insight on salary and benefits in the context of credentials offered by CCI.
The findings of this wage survey will provide valuable information for the profession, hiring institutions and individual professionals.
Download the survey to discover credential-specific insights on the following:
- Primary employment roles
- Educational background and training
- Benefits and wage satisfaction
Career Center Resources
- American College of Cardiology (ACC) Cardiology Career Site
- AMNHealthcare Job Site
- Nursefly Job Site
- Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Intervention (SCAI) Job Bank
- Springboard Healthcare
- Alliance of Cardiovascular Professionals (ACVP) Career Center
- American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) Career Center
- American Vein & Lymphatic Society (AVLS) Job Bank
- Society for Vascular Ultrasound (SVU) Career Center
- Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (SDMS) Career Center
- Ultrasound Jobs
Get started on your exam journey and apply today!
Meet Michael Reagan
Credentials: RCES, RCIS
Experience: Career switch, clinical experience and then industry experience
Driving Force: Keep moving, keep learning, leave an impact, and always asking “What difference can I make for others?”
Aha Moment: “When my uncle was my patient I realized what I do is more than a job and is incredibly meaningful to me and to others.”