Performs diagnostic imaging and related procedures to demonstrate anatomy for interpretation and/or intervention for cardiovascular procedures.

• Serves as a role model and supports Cardiology department goals and strategies.
• Collaborates with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to plan and manage care.
• Assesses patient condition, age-specific needs, and ensures safe, effective care delivery.
• Educates patients and ensures comfort, safety, and understanding of procedures.
• Accurately collects, verifies, and documents patient history and clinical data.
• Performs and supports procedures, including imaging, monitoring, scrub assistance, and aseptic technique.
• Operates and troubleshoots complex equipment; ensures image quality and radiation safety.
• Maintains workflow efficiency, inventory, compliance, and participates in leadership, quality, and competency initiatives.

Education/Training

One of the following criteria must be met: 

• CVT—RCIS or RCES: High school diploma or GED
• RRT or CRT: Associate degree from an accredited respiratory therapy education program.
• R.T.(R): Completion of an accredited radiography program.
• Paramedic—NREMT-P: Completion of an accredited paramedic education program.

Licensure/Certification

• Must have one of the following:
  • Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS)
  • Cardiovascular Intervention (CI) certification
• In addition to the requirements above, must possess and maintain one of the following:
  • Cardiovascular Technologist (CVT)—Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) certification OR Registered Cardiovascular
    Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) certification.
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT). Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) in the state of Alabama.
  • Registered Radiologic Technologist (R.T.(R))—Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Licensed in the state of Alabama.
    • Paramedic—National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians-Paramedic (NREMT-P) certification. Must also have a valid
    Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) certification.
• Must maintain current BLS and ACLS certification. 

Experience

Three (3) years’ experience in Cardiac Catheterization lab experience required.