Compare Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians & Surgical Technologists District Of Columbia

Comparison Cardiovascular Technologists... Surgical Technologists
Salary

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Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians $96,800
Surgical Technologists $64,200

Similar skills & knowledge

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Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

Monitoring
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.

Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Psychology
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.

English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Coordination
Changing what is done based on other people's actions.

Medicine and Dentistry
Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.

Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.


Typical Level Of Training

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Typical level Of training for Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians

Associate's degree

Typical level Of training for Surgical Technologists
Surgical Technologists

Postsecondary certificate

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Licensing

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Licensing for Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians

No license found in District of Columbia

Licensing for Surgical Technologists
Surgical Technologists

No license found in District of Columbia


Certification

Certifications help you get ahead or qualify for different jobs. You usually have to pass a test to earn one, and then you can show employers that you have the skills and knowledge needed to do well on the job.

Certification for Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians

22 related certifications

Certification for Surgical Technologists
Surgical Technologists

10 related certifications

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