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M.S. in Cardiovascular Perfusion

Rush University

Master's DegreeCIP: 51.0906

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Chicago, Illinois

    600 S. Paulina St. STE 440, Chicago, Illinois, 60612

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Active ListeningCritical ThinkingSpeakingReading ComprehensionMonitoringOperations MonitoringSocial PerceptivenessJudgment and Decision MakingInstructingLearning StrategiesWritingActive Learning

Knowledge

Medicine and DentistryEnglish LanguageEducation and TrainingCustomer and Personal ServiceComputers and ElectronicsBiologyPsychology

Abilities

Problem SensitivityOral ComprehensionOral ExpressionNear VisionDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningSpeech RecognitionSpeech ClarityWritten ComprehensionWritten Expression

Tasks

  • Conduct electrocardiogram (EKG), phonocardiogram, echocardiogram, stress testing, or other cardiovas
  • Explain testing procedures to patients to obtain cooperation and reduce anxiety.
  • Monitor patients' blood pressure and heart rate using electrocardiogram (EKG) equipment during diagn
  • Perform general administrative tasks, such as answering telephones, scheduling appointments, or ordering supplies or equipment.
  • Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  • Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, an
  • Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.

Technology

Data base user interface and query softwareMedical softwareWeb platform development softwareInformation retrieval or search softwareSpreadsheet softwareComputer based training softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareWord processing software

Tools

3, 4, and 5 stopcock manifoldsActivated clotting time ACT lab equipmentAngiojetsArterial line stop-cocksAutomated external defibrillators AEDAutomatic implantable cardioverter defibrillator AICD implantsBalloon cathetersBird's nest inferior vena caval filtersBlood collection syringesBlood gas analyzersBrachial artery needlesBrockenbrough needlesC-clampsCardio-page writersCardiovascular catheter sheaths3D movement analysis systemsAgar slidesAutomated ESR analyzersBack support bracesBalance boardsBiohazard containersBlood culture incubatorsCardiac monitorsCarousel slide projectorsCasting ovensCell washing equipmentCervical traction unitsCoagulation testing equipmentColorimetric devicesCompact digital cameras

Work Values

RelationshipsSupportIndependenceAchievementWorking ConditionsRecognition
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians29-2031.00
  • Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary25-1071.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: advanced (Level 4)(based on Master's Degree)

  • Competency framework development — design and implement departmental competency standards and orientation curricula for new cardiovascular technologists across a multi-unit hospital system.
  • Clinical protocol governance — lead the review, revision, and approval of cardiovascular testing protocols in alignment with current evidence-based guidelines and accreditation requirements.
  • Quality assurance program leadership — establish and oversee a continuous quality improvement program for cardiovascular testing, analyzing error trends and driving corrective action at the departmental level.
  • Staff performance development — mentor, evaluate, and coach developing and proficient technologists, providing structured feedback to close skill gaps and support career advancement.
  • Technology adoption strategy — evaluate and champion the integration of new cardiovascular diagnostic technologies and medical software platforms, leading pilot programs and staff training initiatives.
  • Interdepartmental workflow optimization — partner with cardiology leadership, nursing, and health informatics to redesign patient flow and testing workflows that reduce turnaround time and improve patient experience.
  • Regulatory and accreditation compliance — ensure the cardiovascular lab maintains continuous compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, and relevant professional credentialing body standards.
  • Budget and resource stewardship — manage equipment acquisition, supply inventory, and staffing resources for the cardiovascular testing department in alignment with organizational financial targets.
  • Patient safety culture advancement — champion a culture of proactive risk identification and psychological safety, leading root-cause analyses of adverse events and near-misses across the cardiovascular service line.
  • Strategic program planning — contribute to executive-level planning for cardiovascular service expansion, providing expert input on staffing models, equipment needs, and operational feasibility.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

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Completion Rate
Not reported
Placement Rate
13%