NOC 32123: Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists
Cardiology technologists operate electrocardiogram equipment and use medical imaging technologies to record cardiac activity of patients to aid in the diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of heart disease. Electrophysiological diagnostic technologists operate electroencephalographic, electromyographic and other electrophysiological diagnostic equipment to assist physicians in diagnosing diseases, injuries and abnormalities. Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists who are supervisors or instructors are included in this unit group. They are employed in clinics, hospitals and medical laboratories.
Official Main Duties for NOC 32123
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Canadian Labour Market & PR Pathways for NOC 32123
Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists is categorized under TEER 2. Occupations in this tier typically require completion of a 2- to 3-year post-secondary diploma, apprenticeship training, or specialized technical certifications.
Express Entry Alignment
Qualifies directly for the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) and Canadian Experience Class (CEC) under Express Entry. Work experience must be full-time (or equivalent part-time) and continuous for at least one year.
Target Category Status
Currently evaluated under standard General and CEC invitation rounds, or targeted through provincial in-demand lists such as Ontario (OINP), British Columbia (BC PNP), or Alberta (AAIP).
NOC 2016 to NOC 2021 Transition & Equivalency
Under Canada's previous NOC 2016 classification, this occupation was mapped under the following 4-digit code(s). When preparing your Express Entry profile or work reference letters, you must use the new 5-digit code NOC 32123.
Regional Wages Across Canada
Under Canadian immigration law, an employer hiring you under an LMIA must pay you at least the median wage listed below for your province.
| Province / Territory | Low Wage | Median Wage | High Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada (National Average) | $23 | $34/hr | $51 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador → | $26.3/hr | $36.34/hr | $46.58/hr |
| Nova Scotia → | $25.69/hr | $33.53/hr | $40.36/hr |
| New Brunswick → | $25/hr | $34.25/hr | $42.49/hr |
| Quebec → | $26.26/hr | $33.99/hr | $38.7/hr |
| Ontario → | $22.64/hr | $34.03/hr | $47.69/hr |
| Manitoba → | $28.14/hr | $32/hr | $40.87/hr |
| Saskatchewan → | $27.98/hr | $38/hr | $45.58/hr |
| Alberta → | $26.59/hr | $39.54/hr | $48.83/hr |
| British Columbia → | $35/hr | $39/hr | $45.64/hr |
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Employment Requirements
These are the education, training, and certification standards usually required by Canadian employers for this occupation:
- Cardiology technologists require completion of a two-year college diploma program in cardiology technology and Supervised practical training.
- Cardiology technologists require registration with the Canadian Society of Cardiology Technologists in all provinces except Quebec.
- Electroencephalograph and other diagnostic technologists require completion of a two-year college or hospital-based program in electrophysiology technology and Supervised practical training.
- Registration with the Canadian Board of Electroencephalograph Technologists is available for electroencephalograph technologists; it is required in Alberta and is usually required by employers in other provinces.
- Registration with the Association of Electromyography Technologists of Canada is available for electromyography technologists and is usually required by employers.
- Registration with l'Ordre des technologues en imagerie médicale, en radio-oncologie et en électrophysiologie médicale du Québec is required for cardiology technologists and electrophysiological technologists in Quebec.
Official Job Titles for NOC 32123
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Exclusions (Similar Jobs with Different Codes)
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Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 32123 (Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists)
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