Cardiac Interventional Radiography

Working as a Technologist in Cardiac Interventional Radiography

As a cardiac interventional radiographer, you’ll assist physicians with minimally invasive, image-guided procedures to help diagnose and treat heart and blood vessel diseases without surgery. In this challenging role, you’ll work with sophisticated fluoroscopic equipment to take images of the heart and the blood vessels surrounding it. You might assist with procedures such as angioplasty, stenting, thrombolysis, embolization, ablation, and biopsies. 

Obtaining ARRT certification and registration in Cardiac Interventional Radiography will give you the experience and skills you need to take part in these important procedures. 

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EARN ARRT CREDENTIALS IN CARDIAC INTERVENTIONAL RADIOGRAPHY

The purpose of ARRT certification and registration in Cardiac Interventional Radiography is to recognize individuals who are qualified to perform the role of a Cardiac Interventional Radiography Technologist. 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. 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 Cardiac Interventional Radiography exams.

  • Examination Content Specifications


    Task Inventory lists the job responsibilities typically required of technologists working in Cardiac 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.