Navy NEC · Medical
L06A Cardiovascular Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A Cardiovascular Technician assists with invasive diagnostic and interventional cardiac and peripheral vascular procedures, including angiography, coronary interventions, electrophysiology studies, and cardiac device implantation. The technician maintains sterile fields and instruments, performs and assesses noninvasive cardiac procedures, and applies knowledge of radiation safety, fluoroscopy, cardiac medications, and cardiac arrest management.
Minimum clearance: Secret
Core Skills
- cardiac cath lab support
- sterile field management
- cardiac electrophysiology
- electrocardiography
- echocardiography
- cardiac stress testing
- fluoroscopy safety
- moderate sedation support
- cardiac device interrogation
- advanced resuscitation
Civilian Software & Tools
- JavaScript
- MEDITECH software
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Database software
- Diagnostic image review software
Civilian Career Paths
- Clinical Technician
- Surgical Technology
- Radiology
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
Career Growth
- Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS)
- Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES)
- Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS)
Also Common
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
What the Work Involves
- Conduct electrocardiogram (EKG), phonocardiogram, echocardiogram, stress testing, or other cardiovascular tests to record patients' cardiac activity, using specialized electronic test equipment, recording devices, or laboratory instruments.
- Explain testing procedures to patients to obtain cooperation and reduce anxiety.
- Monitor patients' blood pressure and heart rate using electrocardiogram (EKG) equipment during diagnostic or therapeutic procedures to notify the physician if something appears wrong.
- Obtain and record patient identification, medical history, or test results.
- Monitor patients' comfort and safety during tests, alerting physicians to abnormalities or changes in patient responses.
Related Occupations
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
- Neurodiagnostic Technologists
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians
- Radiation Therapists
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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