diff --git a/tests/transports/epics/ca/test_softioc_system.py b/tests/transports/epics/ca/test_softioc_system.py
index 64df3750..7544f530 100644
--- a/tests/transports/epics/ca/test_softioc_system.py
+++ b/tests/transports/epics/ca/test_softioc_system.py
@@ -47,7 +47,8 @@ def test_ioc(softioc_subprocess: tuple[str, Queue]):
 
     # Assert alias. Aliases do not show up in PVI structure
     assert ctxt.get(f"{pv_prefix}:B") == ctxt.get(f"{pv_prefix}:AliasB") == 0
-    ctxt.put(f"{pv_prefix}:B", 10)
+    ctxt.put(f"{pv_prefix}:B", 10, wait=True)
     assert ctxt.get(f"{pv_prefix}:AliasB") == 10
-    ctxt.put(f"{pv_prefix}:AliasB", 20)
+    ctxt.put(f"{pv_prefix}:AliasB", 20, wait=True)
     assert ctxt.get(f"{pv_prefix}:B") == 20
+    assert ctxt.get(f"{pv_prefix}:B_RBV") == ctxt.get(f"{pv_prefix}:AliasB_RBV") == 20