Cardiac Technician
10AI EXPOSURE TODAY10
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST59%
NOT A FORECAST59%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB
STARTING PAY£26,000 - £32,000
PHYSICAL MOATThe work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it.
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Cardiac Technician
Cardiac Technicians help doctors check if someone's heart is healthy. They use machines to test how the heart works, help patients during heart tests, and make sure the equipment is working properly. It is vital work that helps doctors diagnose heart problems and save lives.
THE DOOR: ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAY, graded A (easy) to E (extremely hard). A Careermash rule-of-thumb index built from our AI exposure index and the job's moat class. It is not a forecast and not a count of job openings.
AI EXPOSURE TODAY is a Careermash index from 0 to 100 of how exposed this job's everyday tasks are to AI today. We estimate it by matching published research on how people use AI to this job, usually by keyword or subject area, and we lower it where the work is protected (for example by physical, personal or legal requirements). It is not a direct measurement of how much people in this job use AI.
This job holds up well against AI
AI exposure today is low on our index (10), and the work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it. That is about as safe as careers get right now, though it is still worth learning to use the tools well.
Career progression path
1FIRST STEPJunior Cardiac TechnicianAs a Junior Cardiac Technician, you will assist in basic diagnostic procedures and learn to operate equipment under supervision. This entry-level role is crucial for gaining hands-on experience in a clinical setting.£26,000 - £32,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEMid-Level Cardiac TechnicianIn this role, you will take on more complex procedures and may supervise junior technicians. You will be expected to interpret test results and contribute to patient care plans.£34,000 - £42,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior Cardiac TechnicianAs a Senior Cardiac Technician, you will lead a team, oversee complex diagnostic procedures, and play a key role in developing protocols and training new staff.£48,000+
The degree route
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🎓Pharmaceutical SciencesWhitefield Academy Trust · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£37,500 median
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There is more than one way in
You do not have to go the university route to get here. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely.
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