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Does an x-ray technician who works in the cardiac cath lab have to be acls certified?
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Acls: It is a very good idea for the safety of the patient.
Answered 11/10/2012
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Depends: Probably up to hospital regulations, bylaws. Not a bad idea to be certified.
Answered 9/6/2013
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