Careers & Job Prospects
A career in Cardiology can provide a very lucrative future. With a degree in Cardiology, one may avail one of many high paying jobs like becoming a Cardiologist or an Assistant Cardiology. In this field, one can also be a lecturer for any medical college. In recent years the demand for heart specialty has increased and so has the career avenues of skilled cardiologists. Here, are some of the top career/job profiles associated with the field.
Job Profile | Job Description | Average Salary Per annum |
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Cardiologist | A Cardiologist is responsible for caring for patients with diseases or deformities of the heart or vascular system. They also specialize in diagnosing, preventing, and treating diseases in the cardiovascular system that includes heart and blood vessels. They also diagnose and treat injuries of the heart and vascular system. | 15 - 20 lakhs |
Assistant Cardiology Supervisor | They supervise daily operations within the cardiology department. Monitor the work of staff members and ensures the quality of tests, procedures, and other aspects of patient care. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. | 2 - 3 lakhs |
Cardiology Surgeon | Cardiology surgeons deal with diseases of the chest. Typically, that's heart disease for patients who are having heart attacks and chest pains, and coronary artery disease for patients who are experiencing abnormalities of the arteries, valves and blood vessels feeding the heart. | 25 - 30 lakhs |
Electrocardiography Technician | Electrocardiograph (EKG) Technicians are medical practitioners who administer tests to determine the cardiovascular health of patients. Their primary duties include performing diagnostic tests on patients, monitoring patient blood pressure and collecting medical data for use by doctors. | 3 - 5 lakhs |
Nuclear Cardiologist | A nuclear cardiologist uses small amounts of radioactive material to diagnose and treat patients' heart problems non-invasively. The nuclear cardiologist then studies the resulting images, looking for anomalies in blood vessels or the heart muscle, and develops an appropriate treatment plan. | 2 - 3 lakhs |