Special Procedures Technologists

The pandemic affected many industries, and in particular, the medical field. Social distancing protocols reduced staffing, which triggered slow job growth in 2020 and 2021. Post pandemic, however, demand for special procedures technologists has surged and is expected to continue growing in the coming years. The U.S. Department of Labor reports the following employment outlooks through 2033 by specialty: cardiovascular technologists and technicians (job growth of 11 percent), diagnostic medical sonographers (+15 percent), and magnetic resonance imaging and radiologic technologists (+6 percent). Those job candidates who are skilled in multiple specialization areas, such as MRI and CT, will have the best chances of finding jobs. Employers like to hire candidates who can handle a variety of procedures, as this keeps their costs down and streamlines their staffs.

As the population ages and heart disease and cancer continue to be among the primary health concerns in the United States, there will continue to be a high demand for skilled technologists who can assist in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of these and other conditions. Also, as more and more sophisticated testing and imaging procedures are developed, and as new techniques become available, the demand for skilled special procedures technologists to operate, perform, and assist in these procedures will continue to grow.