Texas
How to Become a Cardiovascular Technologist
Learn what cardiovascular technologist professionals do, how to enter the field, and how the career can grow—plus current Texas earning potential.
Texas Median Salary
$53,000
2026 EDITION
Time to Entry
18-24 months in duration, including didactic coursework and ex
Total Investment
$150 - $200 per three-year cycle
Employment #s
6140
Our Features
Every figure in this guide is dated and traced to the agency or survey it came from. Wage data: BLS OEWS May 2025 (released 15 May 2026).
Who It's For:
For people exploring cardiovascular technologist and ready-to-start candidates who want a clear, source-backed view of the work, the entry requirements, the time and cost involved, and the paths available after qualification.
What's in the Guide:
What the work involves, where the role fits, and what employers expect | A step-by-step entry roadmap covering education, regulation, credentials, exams, time, and cost | Career-specific skills and realities: The Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) Credential; Eligibility Pathways for RCIS | Current Texas and U.S. pay ranges and the factors that shape earning potential | A source-backed 90-day action plan
Earning Potential
Texas
$36,650 – $103,120
United States
$36,650 – $103,120
BLS OEWS May 2025 (released 15 May 2026)
Regulatory Authority
No state license for CVTs; facilities licensed by Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Is a license required?
No
Credential
THE LICENSE: PASSING THE RCIS EXAM
Continuing Education
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): A minimum of 30 CEUs must be accumulated within each three-year c
Examination
ple pathways to establish eligibility for the RCIS examination
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Entry is set by employers and credentialing bodies, not a state license.
Common Questions
Credential
