Career overview
Cardiologists
O*NET-SOC 29-1212.00
Median pay / yr$496,010
OutlookAverage
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.
What it takes
The skills, knowledge, and credentials employers look for in Cardiologists.
Certifications that help you get hired
Subspecialty Certification in Interventional Cardiology
Cardiovascular Disease
Subspecialty Certification in Interventional Cardiology
Subspecialty Certification in Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology
Subspecialty Certification in Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology
Certified EKG Technician
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