Working Conditions for Cardiovascular technologists and techniciansTechnologists and technicians generally work a 5-day, 40-hour week that may include weekends. Those in catheterization labs tend to work longer hours and may work evenings. They also may be on call during the night and on weekends. Cardiovascular technologists and technicians spend a lot of time walking and standing. Those who work in catheterization labs may face stressful working conditions because they are in close contact with patients with serious heart ailments. Some patients, for example, may encounter complications from time to time that have life-or-death implications. More information on Cardiovascular technologists and technicians from The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook Overview of Cardiovascular technologists and technicians occupation Number of Cardiovascular technologists and technicians in the U.S. Salary and earnings for Cardiovascular technologists and technicians Working conditions for Cardiovascular technologists and technicians Significant points for Cardiovascular technologists and technicians Training requirements for Cardiovascular technologists and technicians Labor Information Home | Occupational data by city | Search Rainforests | Madagascar | What's new |