Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians

Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians score 36 out of 100, which is moderate exposure to AI. That ranks #465 of 923 US occupations, where #1 is the most exposed. Of the 25 tasks in this job, AI could speed up 3 on its own and 14 more with extra software built on top of it. In April–May 2026, 1 of these tasks showed up in real conversations with Claude, Anthropic's AI assistant.

36/ 100

Moderate

Rank: #465of 923 jobs
US workers: 62,960BLS, May 2025
Median pay: $74,310a year
In real AI use: 1 of 25tasks, April–May 2026

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Task by task

Each task this job involves, as listed by O*NET, rated on whether a large language model like GPT-4 could cut the time it takes by at least half at the same quality. Tasks marked Seen in real AI use appeared in conversations with Claude in April–May 2026 (Anthropic Economic Index).

AI can speed this up on its own: 3 (12%)
AI can speed this up with extra software: 14 (56%)
Little or no AI speed-up: 8 (32%)

Transcribe, type, and distribute reports of diagnostic procedures for interpretation by physician.AI can speed this up on its own · supplemental task
Enter factors, such as amount and quality of radiation beam, and filming sequence, into computer.AI can speed this up on its own · supplemental task
Perform general administrative tasks, such as scheduling appointments or ordering supplies or equipment.AI can speed this up on its own · supplemental task · Seen in real AI use
Conduct electrocardiogram (EKG), phonocardiogram, echocardiogram, stress testing, or other cardiovascular tests to record patients' cardiac activity, using specialized electronic test equipment, recording devices, or laboratory instruments.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
Explain testing procedures to patients to obtain cooperation and reduce anxiety.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
Monitor patients' blood pressure and heart rate using electrocardiogram (EKG) equipment during diagnostic or therapeutic procedures to notify the physician if something appears wrong.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
Obtain and record patient identification, medical history, or test results.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
Attach electrodes to the patients' chests, arms, and legs, connect electrodes to leads from the electrocardiogram (EKG) machine, and operate the EKG machine to obtain a reading.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
Compare measurements of heart wall thickness and chamber sizes to standard norms to identify abnormalities.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
Observe ultrasound display screen and listen to signals to record vascular information, such as blood pressure, limb volume changes, oxygen saturation, or cerebral circulation.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
Assist physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac or peripheral vascular treatments, such as implanting pacemakers or assisting with balloon angioplasties to treat blood vessel blockages.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
Assess cardiac physiology and calculate valve areas from blood flow velocity measurements.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
Operate diagnostic imaging equipment to produce contrast enhanced radiographs of heart and cardiovascular system.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
Observe gauges, recorder, and video screens of data analysis system during imaging of cardiovascular system.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
Conduct tests of pulmonary system, using spirometer or other respiratory testing equipment.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
Activate fluoroscope and camera to produce images used to guide catheter through cardiovascular system.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
Set up 24-hour Holter and event monitors, scan and interpret tapes, and report results to physicians.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
Monitor patients' comfort and safety during tests, alerting physicians to abnormalities or changes in patient responses.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Prepare and position patients for testing.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Adjust equipment and controls according to physicians' orders or established protocol.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Check, test, and maintain cardiology equipment, making minor repairs when necessary, to ensure proper operation.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Supervise or train other cardiology technologists or students.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Maintain a proper sterile field during surgical procedures.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task
Assist surgeons with vascular procedures, such as preparing balloons and stents.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task
Inject contrast medium into patients' blood vessels.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task

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Questions about cardiovascular technologists and technicians and AI

Will AI replace cardiovascular technologists and technicians?

Unlikely. Most of the work is hard for today's AI to speed up. Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians score 36 out of 100 (moderate exposure), #465 of 923 US jobs. AI could speed up 17 of the job's 25 tasks, 3 of them on its own, while 8 see little or no speed-up. Exposure means the work is likely to change, not that the job will disappear.

Which cardiovascular technologists and technicians tasks can AI do?

The most exposed tasks include "Transcribe, type, and distribute reports of diagnostic procedures for interpretation by physician"; "Enter factors, such as amount and quality of radiation beam, and filming sequence, into computer"; "Perform general administrative tasks, such as scheduling appointments or ordering supplies or equipment".

Which cardiovascular technologists and technicians tasks are hardest for AI?

Tasks with little or no AI speed-up include "Monitor patients' comfort and safety during tests, alerting physicians to abnormalities or changes in patient responses"; "Prepare and position patients for testing"; "Adjust equipment and controls according to physicians' orders or established protocol".

Are people already using AI for this work?

Yes. In April–May 2026, 1 of the 25 tasks showed up in real conversations with Claude, according to the Anthropic Economic Index.

How many people work as cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and what do they earn?

About 62,960 people in the US, with median pay of $74,310 a year (BLS, May 2025).

How to read this score. Exposure measures how much of the work AI could speed up, not whether the job will disappear. A highly exposed job can change shape, with people spending less time on routine tasks and more on the rest. The score counts tasks AI can speed up on its own in full, and tasks that need extra software at half weight.

The ratings come from published research based on GPT-4 (2023). To show what's happening now, each task is also checked against the latest Anthropic Economic Index, which records which tasks people actually use AI for. That data is refreshed automatically when Anthropic publishes a new release. Read the full method.