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What is a cardiovascular interventional technologist?

The Profession

CVIT with patient
Cardiovascular Interventional Technologists inject dye into blood vessels and take special images. These images show how well the blood vessel is working, and the techs use them during various treatments.

The CVIT Technologist is a key member of the radiology team that performs vascular and interventional procedures. The procedures are unique because they require the use of technical, radiologic, and clinical skills.

CVIT involves specialized radiographic techniques used in angiography, interventional procedures (i.e. angioplasty), and central venous access procedures.

Starting wage: $59,512
Middle-range wage: $80,000
Job after graduation from our UNMC CVIT program: 100%

Professional Organization Links

Most health care professions have professional organizations at state and national levels. These provide valuable information for prospective students as well as working professionals.

The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
The ARRT is the world's largest credentialing organization that seeks to ensure high quality patient care in radiologic technology. ARRT tests and certifies technologists and administers continuing education and ethics requirements for their annual registration.
The American Society of Radiologic Technologists
The ASRT is the world's largest radiologic science organization. Its 112,000 members are radiologic technologists throughout the United States and overseas.
The Nebraska Society of Radiologic Technologists
The NSRT sponsors many opportunities for student involvement.

What can I do next?

Review academic program & requirements
If you'd like to find out about our program to become a cardiovascular interventional technologist, review the CVIT academics information and requirements.
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