Student Stories
Student outcomes (2023-2026)
hours of clinical experiences
of graduates go on to work at Mayo Clinic
of graduates work in a cardiac laboratory
Cardiovascular invasive specialist graduates: Where are they now?
Graduates of the Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist Program typically work in a hospital or clinic setting. Many graduates go on to work in large medical centers or stand-alone facilities, sometimes in either a nonprofit or private clinical lab.
I am so grateful for the doors the CVIS program opened for me. Gaining knowledge and experience allowed me to feel comfortable in an unfamiliar environment that I had an interest in but would not have pursued without going through the program.
Nolan McMonagle, RCIS
2024 graduate who now works as a cardiovascular invasive specialist at Mayo Clinic in the Heart Rhythm Service Laboratory
Nothing is better than having the opportunity to assist world-renowned physicians and work with the new cutting-edge technologies being offered. Coming from a research background, I never really saw the difference or impact I was a part of. Here in the cath lab, we are the difference, and we see it in real time. I love being there for someone who needs us the most.
Evan Kaese, RCIS
2025 graduate who now works as a cardiovascular invasive specialist at Mayo Clinic in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory.
Being a part of the CVIS program at Mayo was a real opportunity for me to be a part of something bigger. It challenged me to grow both academically and personally. My clinical experience has equipped me with the knowledge and skills to provide high-quality patient care and truly make an impact in people's lives. Each case is unique, and the dedication that the Mayo team provides to each is unwavering. I have been privileged to work with the best of the best and continue to learn every day.
Olivia Stadler, RCIS
2026 graduate who now works as a cardiovascular invasive specialist at Mayo Clinic Health System – Mankato
Advancement opportunities for a cardiovascular invasive specialist
Cardiovascular invasive specialists are specialized positions of cardiovascular technologists. Most cardiovascular invasive specialists work in medical and surgical hospitals, but with experience, many may find opportunities in cardiology sales, field clinical representatives, or as educational specialists training others on new equipment and techniques. Many cardiovascular technologists go on to be super-users trained on specific technologies and procedures for novel therapies within interventional cardiology or electrophysiology and pacing.