| Aspect | Cardiac Stress Lab Registered Nurse | Cardiac Catheterization Lab Nurse |
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| Certifications | RN license, Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) | RN license, BLS, ACLS, possibly specialized cath lab training |
| Work Environment | Stress testing labs, outpatient clinics, hospitals | Catheterization labs, hospitals, outpatient facilities |
| Job Focus | Performing stress tests to assess cardiac function | Assisting during cardiac catheterizations and interventions |
| Common Usage | Used in outpatient and diagnostic settings | Used in invasive cardiac procedures |
The Cardiac Stress Lab Registered Nurse primarily conducts stress tests to evaluate heart function, while the Cardiac Catheterization Lab Nurse assists during invasive procedures like angiograms. Both roles require similar certifications and work in hospital or outpatient settings, but their focus and responsibilities differ significantly.