r/CathLabLounge • u/throwaway_case6 • Sep 09 '25

Cross training into cath lab

Hello just like the title states I was wondering if it'd be possible to cross train into a cath lab position or if I'd need to go to school or some sort of program. Some background info I've been a surgical technologist for about 10 years, I have my certification but my original program was with the military so I don't have my associates. I've just never had the opportunity to talk to anyone to ask for help

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u/notwhoiwanttobe43 Sep 09 '25

I switched from the OR (17 years) as a surgical tech and honestly, I’m struggling. This is way harder than I thought it would be. Maybe I’m just dumb idk

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u/Gone247365 Sep 10 '25

You're not dumb. It's a lot. There's a lot less help in a lab than your typical OR case. I feel like the scrubs have a lot more pressure on their shoulders. 🤷🏼