Cardiovascular Perfusion | University of Utah

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Active ListeningCritical ThinkingMonitoringOperations MonitoringSpeakingSocial PerceptivenessReading ComprehensionJudgment and Decision Making

Knowledge

Customer and Personal ServiceMedicine and DentistryEnglish LanguageComputers and ElectronicsEducation and Training

Abilities

Problem SensitivityOral ComprehensionOral ExpressionNear VisionDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningSpeech RecognitionSpeech ClarityWritten ComprehensionWritten Expression

Tasks

Conduct electrocardiogram (EKG), phonocardiogram, echocardiogram, stress testing, or other cardiovas
Explain testing procedures to patients to obtain cooperation and reduce anxiety.
Monitor patients' blood pressure and heart rate using electrocardiogram (EKG) equipment during diagn
Perform general administrative tasks, such as answering telephones, scheduling appointments, or ordering supplies or equipment.

Technology

Data base user interface and query softwareMedical softwareWeb platform development softwareInformation retrieval or search softwareSpreadsheet software

Tools

3, 4, and 5 stopcock manifoldsActivated clotting time ACT lab equipmentAngiojetsArterial line stop-cocksAutomated external defibrillators AEDAutomatic implantable cardioverter defibrillator AICD implantsBalloon cathetersBird's nest inferior vena caval filtersBlood collection syringesBlood gas analyzersBrachial artery needlesBrockenbrough needlesC-clampsCardio-page writersCardiovascular catheter sheaths

Work Values

RelationshipsSupportIndependenceAchievementWorking ConditionsRecognition

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium29-2031.00	Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians	title_inference	$67,260 median$108,900 top	+2.94%	190

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: advanced (Level 4)(based on Master's Degree)

Competency framework development — design and implement departmental competency standards and orientation curricula for new cardiovascular technologists across a multi-unit hospital system.
Clinical protocol governance — lead the review, revision, and approval of cardiovascular testing protocols in alignment with current evidence-based guidelines and accreditation requirements.
Quality assurance program leadership — establish and oversee a continuous quality improvement program for cardiovascular testing, analyzing error trends and driving corrective action at the departmental level.
Staff performance development — mentor, evaluate, and coach developing and proficient technologists, providing structured feedback to close skill gaps and support career advancement.
Technology adoption strategy — evaluate and champion the integration of new cardiovascular diagnostic technologies and medical software platforms, leading pilot programs and staff training initiatives.
Interdepartmental workflow optimization — partner with cardiology leadership, nursing, and health informatics to redesign patient flow and testing workflows that reduce turnaround time and improve patient experience.
Regulatory and accreditation compliance — ensure the cardiovascular lab maintains continuous compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, and relevant professional credentialing body standards.
Budget and resource stewardship — manage equipment acquisition, supply inventory, and staffing resources for the cardiovascular testing department in alignment with organizational financial targets.
Patient safety culture advancement — champion a culture of proactive risk identification and psychological safety, leading root-cause analyses of adverse events and near-misses across the cardiovascular service line.
Strategic program planning — contribute to executive-level planning for cardiovascular service expansion, providing expert input on staffing models, equipment needs, and operational feasibility.

Program Details

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

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Scholarships

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