Cardiologists
What they do:
Diagnose, treat, manage, and prevent diseases or conditions of the cardiovascular system. May further subspecialize in interventional procedures (e.g., balloon angioplasty and stent placement), echocardiography, or electrophysiology.
On the job, you would:
- Administer emergency cardiac care for life-threatening heart problems, such as cardiac arrest and heart attack.
- Advise patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, or disease prevention.
- Answer questions that patients have about their health and well-being.
Knowledge
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Skills
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Abilities
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Personality
People interested in this work like activities that include ideas, thinking, and figuring things out.
Technology
You might use software like this on the job:
Medical software
- Epic Systems
- MEDITECH software
Transaction security and virus protection software
- Watchman Monitoring
Education
Education: (rated 5 of 5)
Job Outlook
Average
New job opportunities are likely in the future.
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