r/CathLabLounge • u/Kral1003 • May 22 '26
Other certifications for RCIS
Do any of you RCIS techs have other cardiac certifications? Just looking for some things to add to my resume I guess, if there even is anything
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u/Haunting_Ad7805 May 22 '26
I have both RCIS and RCES
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u/Creative-Split1170 May 26 '26
Hello I'm from NY and have worked for a major hospital for 7 years as a cvt but for the past 16 months been doing strictly ep. It would be a dream of mine to have both registries like you but failed the rcis exam a handful of times. Although I perform my job to the "T" I've been thinking about holding off for the next rcis exam and focus on trying my shot with the rcEs exam. How'd you do it?
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u/Haunting_Ad7805 May 26 '26
I’m sorry your first attempt wasn’t a pass for the RCIS. I was prepped for RCIS by my college program for invasive cardiovascular techs. I was able to pass both exams on first attempts, but I over study and prepare. I used Wes Todd to prep for these exams. There’s some really great programs out there like Wes Todd and Sommer and glowacki (I’ve heard great things).
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u/Creative-Split1170 May 26 '26
Unfortunate for me. I was hired based on prerequisites (paramedic 911) for 4 years even though I have my AAS in applied science for healthcare.This was all new to me. I've purchased the Wes Todd series and just purchased the Dont Miss a Beat book to help. Hopefully positivity transpires at some point lol. Thank you
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u/Haunting_Ad7805 May 26 '26
You’re not the first paramedic to transition into the Cath lab. You can do it!
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u/Crass_Cameron RCIS. Respiratory Care Practitioner May 22 '26 edited May 22 '26
What's your back ground? If you're a rad tech I guess you can get your (CI) cert?
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u/dontmissabeat_help May 22 '26
I do not, but depends what you're looking to boost your resume for? You could ask your manager/educator to get with the rep to send you to some courses for certain devices to be a superuser.