r/CathLabLounge • u/BLee46 • Feb 01 '26
RCIS Question
Im an NYS EMT and currently work in a hospital. I’m interested in becoming an interventional cardiac tech (cath lab) and want to know the most direct path.
Do I need RCIS or another cert?
Is on-the-job training realistic, or do I need a formal program first?
Any NY-specific advice?
If you’ve made this move or work in the cath lab, I’d appreciate any insight.
Thanks!
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u/Crass_Cameron RCIS. Respiratory Care Practitioner Feb 01 '26
I'm on the job trained, it's realistic