Cardiologist

Salary

• In British Columbia the salary is between 50 thousand to 335 thousand dollars per year

Job Prospects/Outlook

• The job outlook in British Columbia is rated as 3 stars out of 3.
• The number of people employed as cardiologists are steadily icreasing

Perks and Benefits

• Extended health insurance plans
• Continuing education leave
• Retirement Plan
• Malpractice insurance

Important skills

• Communication
• Compassion
• Detail oriented
• Leadership
• Organization
• Patience
• Problem solving

Drawbacks

• Irregular work schedules
• Extensive training and education
• High stress work environments
• Malpractice lawsuits

Who would find being a cardiologist appealing

• People who are detail oriented.
• People who are compassionate
• People who enjoy problem solving.

Education

• University education is required
• Graduation from an approved medical school
• Four to five years of specialty residency training.
• Two years of sub specialty training.

Am I a Match

• According to my blueprint I am an 84% match
• My interest type, the sensei, is a good match.
• My top subject area, social sciences, is a slight match
• My top motivation factor, support, is a good match

Am I a Match

• According to my blueprint I am an 84% match
• My interest type, the sensei, is a good match.
• My top subject area, social sciences, is a slight match
• My top motivation factor, support, is a good match

Compatibility Survey Results

• Prepare and position patients for testing: just a bit
• Obtain and record patient identification, medical history, or test results: somewhat
• Adjust equipment and controls according to physicians' orders or established protocol: somewhat
• Explain testing procedures to patients to obtain cooperation and reduce anxiety: somewhat
• Monitor patients' comfort and safety during tests, alerting physicians to abnormalities or changes in patient responses: somewhat
• Use various technical tests to record patients' cardiac activity, using specialized electronic test equipment, recording devices, or laboratory instruments: Definitely
• Check, test, and maintain cardiology equipment, making minor repairs when necessary, to ensure proper operation: just a bit
• Monitor patients' blood pressure and heart rate using electrocardiogram (EKG) equipment during diagnostic or therapeutic procedures to notify the physician if something appears wrong: definitely
• Attach electrodes to the patients' chests, arms, and legs, connect electrodes to leads from the electrocardiogram (EKG) machine, and operate the EKG machine to obtain a reading: somewhat
• Supervise or train other cardiology technologists or students: somewhat

Why I would choose this job

• I find treating diseases, disorders and injuries very interesting
• It can be a very high paying job ($335,000 per year)
• There is also a good outlook and job prospects for becoming a cardiologist in British Columbia