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Cardiologists

Healthcare Practitioners and Technical (29-1212)

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.

At a Glance

Cardiologists with +4.1% projected growth. Typical entry: Doctoral or professional degree. Top skills: Attention to Detail, Intellectual Curiosity, Integrity.

Median Annual Wage

Not available

Projected Growth (2024-34)

+4.1%

Annual Openings

1

Typical Education

Doctoral or professional degree

Skills & Requirements

Technology (2)

MEDITECH software

Category: Medical software | Hot Technology

4.5
Epic Systems

Category: Medical software | Hot Technology

4.5

Work Styles (6)

Attention to Detail

A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.

5.0
Intellectual Curiosity

A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep understanding of work-related subjects.

5.0
Integrity

A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.

5.0
Cautiousness

A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related decisions or doing work.

5.0
Cooperation

A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.

4.3
Achievement Orientation

A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, set high work-related standards, and exert high effort toward meeting those goals and standards.

3.6

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