Accepted Student Onboarding

Accepted Student Onboarding

Once the applicants accept their position in the Cardiovascular Technology Program, the applicant will be required to complete an onboarding process with Ascension St. Vincent’s. Students are hired by Ascension St. Vincent’s as non-paid associates. During the onboarding process, students will be required to complete all orientation processes and new hire screening with Occupational Health. During the Occupational Health visit, students will be required to demonstrate proof, or obtain a vaccine, of the following during their visit:

  • Influenza vaccine during flu season (September - April)

  • TDAP

  • 2 MMR vaccines or positive titers for Measles, Mumps, and Rubella

  • 2 Varicella vaccines or positive Varicella titers

  • Positive Hepatitis B titer

  • Negative TB test within 90 days of the start date




Students accepted into the program must attend a program preview. The Cardiovascular Program Preview will provide the selected applicants with important information to assist them in making an informed decision regarding attendance for the Cardiovascular Technology Program at Ascension St. Vincent’s. The Program Preview will include the following but is not limited to


  • Overview of the RCIS profession

  • Program schedules

  • Orientation syllabus overview

  • Curriculum for semester 1 overview

  • Text/book laptop requirements

  • Dress code

  • Clinical expectations

  • Q & A with current students