Minimum Qualifications

ARRT: Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program

OR

Respiratory Therapist:  Graduate of AMA approved Respiratory Technician Program

OR

Surgical Tech:  Graduate of an accredited school of Surgical Technology

OR

Echo/Vascular Tech: Graduate of an accredited school of Ultrasound Technology

OR

Emergency Medical Tech:  Graduate of an accredited EMT-P program

OR

Cardiovascular Tech: Graduate of an accredited school of Cardiovascular Technology

Licensure, Registration, Certification

BLS

ARRT: Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiography

Surgical Tech: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)

OR

Respiratory Therapists:  Registered as RRT by National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) for Respiratory Therapists

OR

Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) or Advanced Cardiac Sonographer (ACS) or Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS): Registered by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)

OR

Echo/Vascular: Registered as RVT or RDCS by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDS

Emergency Medical Tech:

. Current National Paramedic Certification (NRP) through National Registered Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT)

OR

Current Paramedic license by Alabama’s Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS)

Performs a variety of technical duties to assist in preparing and caring for cardiovascular patients according to established standards and practices.