Also called: Cardiac Device Specialist, Field Clinical Engineer
A technical expert who supports doctors during procedures using their company's devices, like pacemakers and heart mapping systems.
In the electrophysiology lab, runs the 3D mapping computer while a cardiologist burns away the source of an irregular heartbeat. Also programs pacemakers for patients after surgery.
Estimate; includes bonus.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in engineering or science, or a background as a cath lab tech or nurse; IBHRE certification.
Ways in: 4-year college, Certification, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Biology.
Growing faster than average. Growing with heart-rhythm procedures.
Low risk for 10 years. Mapping software gets smarter, but running it live during a heart procedure and programming pacemakers needs a person in the room.
Classes: AP Biology, Physics, Anatomy and physiology.
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