Vascular Interventional Radiography

WORKING IN VASCULAR INTERVENTIONAL RADIOGRAPHY

As a vascular interventional radiographer, you’ll assist physicians with minimally invasive, image-guided vascular procedures, including angioplasty, stenting, thrombolysis, and more. Using sophisticated fluoroscopic equipment, you’ll be responsible for capturing images of the blood vessels.

Working in a hospital, clinic, lab, or outpatient center, you’ll have a rewarding job and be an important part of a medical team caring for patients.

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EARN ARRT CREDENTIALS IN VASCULAR INTERVENTIONAL RADIOGRAPHY

The purpose of ARRT certification and registration in Vascular Interventional Radiography is to recognize individuals who are qualified to perform the role of a Vascular Interventional Radiographer. To earn ARRT certification and registration in this discipline, you'll use our postprimary eligibility pathway. This requires, among other things, that you already hold ARRT credentials in an approved supporting discipline. In some cases, you may earn your supporting credential through another organization.  Learn more about eligibility requirements and view additional resources below.

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REVIEW OUR REQUIREMENTS

Earning ARRT certification and registration is challenging, yet very achievable. It will take time and commitment—but your hard work will pay off.  Learn more about the requirements you'll need to meet along the way, including those in education, ethics, and examination. 

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READ THESE DOCUMENTS

Clinical Experience Requirements explain the type and quantity of clinical procedures that you'll need to complete.

  • Clinical Experience Requirements


    Structured Education Requirements outline the education activity requirements for this discipline.

  • Structured Education Requirements—through June 30, 2023
  • Structured Education Requirements—effective July 1, 2023


    Examination Content Specifications outline the topics that appear on our Vascular Interventional Radiography exams.

  • Examination Content Specifications


    Task Inventory lists the job responsibilities typically required of technologists working in Vascular Interventional Radiography.

  • Task Inventory
    • Postprimary Eligibility Pathway Handbook cover

    LEARN HOW TO APPLY

    The application process for ARRT certification and registration has many detailed steps—but don't worry. We have a range of resources to guide you. Start by downloading our postprimary eligibility pathway application handbook below. 

    Download Handbook

    QUESTIONS? WE'RE HERE TO HELP.

    If you have questions about eligibility, our requirements, or applying, we're here to help. Contact us at 651.687.0048, then choose the option for earning an ARRT credential.. 

    If you're an R.T., you can find additional resources by logging into your online account and selecting "Pursue Postprimary" from the Complete Business tab.