Diagnostic Radiology Technologist
- Employer
- University of Virginia
- Location
- Charlottesville, Virginia, United States of America
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Essential Imaging. Academic Medicine. Real Impact at the Point of Care.
Diagnostic Radiologic Technologists at UVA Health are trusted clinical professionals whose work directly informs diagnosis, treatment decisions, and patient outcomes across the continuum of care. This role offers the opportunity to practice high-quality diagnostic imaging in a nationally recognized academic medical center where precision, collaboration, and patient centered care are core to everything we do.
Where Your Expertise Meets Purpose
Radiologic technologists are often the first to translate clinical questions into answers. At UVA Health, that responsibility comes with the support of advanced technology, respected clinical leadership, and a culture that values your expertise. This position is well-suited for technologists who want meaningful clinical work, professional growth, and the opportunity to contribute within an academic health system that sets the standard for imaging excellence.
The Role
As a Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist, you will perform diagnostic imaging procedures that support patient care, medical education, and clinical research across a diverse patient population. You’ll work in close partnership with radiologists, physicians, nurses, and fellow technologists to deliver accurate, timely imaging that drives high-quality care.
In this role, you can expect to:
Perform diagnostic radiographic examinations using established protocols to ensure image quality, patient safety, and diagnostic accuracy
Prepare, position, and educate patients to support comfort, cooperation, and optimal imaging outcomes
Operate and maintain imaging equipment, ensuring adherence to radiation safety standards and departmental quality guidelines
Apply clinical judgment to adapt positioning and technique based on patient condition and clinical indication
Communicate effectively with radiologists and care teams to support timely interpretation and coordinated care
Contribute to a collaborative department culture that values professionalism, accountability, and continuous improvement
The pace of the work is steady and purposeful, balancing technical precision with patient interaction. An average day may include imaging for routine diagnostics, complex medical conditions, and urgent clinical needs, all while supporting the broader mission of an academic medical center.
Why UVA Health
UVA Health is a Magnet recognized academic medical center and Level 1 trauma center where diagnostic imaging plays a critical role in patient care, education, and discovery. Radiologic technologists here are valued as essential members of the care team, not just operators of equipment.
What sets this opportunity apart:
Academic Medicine Environment: Work alongside expert radiologists, residents, and interdisciplinary teams in a teaching hospital where learning and clinical excellence go hand in hand
Advanced Imaging Resources: UVA Health Radiology supports a broad range of diagnostic and specialty imaging services using modern equipment and evidence based protocols
Meaningful Clinical Impact: Diagnostic imaging is foundational to nearly every specialty at UVA Health, making this role strategically important across inpatient, outpatient, and specialty care settings
Professional Respect and Collaboration: Magnet culture emphasizes teamwork, shared decision making, and respect for allied health expertise
Stability with Growth: As part of a large, integrated health system, technologists benefit from long‑term career pathways, internal mobility, and exposure to varied clinical environments
Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates, supporting those who are considering a move to join UVA Health and its Radiology team.
Why People Love Living in Charlottesville
Charlottesville offers a rare balance for healthcare professionals seeking both career fulfillment and quality of life. Set in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the area provides easy access to outdoor recreation, scenic beauty, and four distinct seasons. At the same time, Charlottesville offers a vibrant food and wine scene, arts and music culture, and the intellectual energy of a university community. With a strong sense of connection, excellent schools, and a cost of living that remains more approachable than many larger metropolitan areas, it’s a place where professionals and families can truly thrive.
Education: Graduate of an accredited JRC program in Radiography required. Associate’s Degree in Radiography preferred. Students currently enrolled in accredited programs may proactively apply for open tech positions, but must have achieved certification prior to start planned start date.
Experience: No experience required
Licensure: Registered Radiologic Technologist through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT R.T.) must be accomplished prior to planned start date. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required. Valid Virginia Driver’s License (VADL) may be required.
Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently bending/stooping and traveling, reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive); Repetitive motion: (computer keyboard). Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 50 - 100lbs. May be exposed to chemicals, cold, dust, noise, radiation, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.
The pay range for this role is $30.13 - $41.97 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.Benefits- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings
- Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Certification and education support
- Generous Paid Time Off
The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.
Organization
In 1819, the University of Virginia established a new model for intellectual exchange and cross-disciplinary collaboration in higher education. Two hundred years later, as a major research institution, we continue to challenge conventions, lead with ingenuity and advance knowledge for the common good.
What began as an innovative idea has become one of the nation’s leading public research universities, with over 21,000 undergraduate, graduate and professional students. UVA also has over 3,000 full-time faculty offering more than 400 degrees.
Each of the University’s eleven schools has its own distinctive mission, working together to garner consistently high rankings—including #2 Best Value Public College (Princeton Review, 2016), #3 Public University in the Nation (U.S. News & World Report, 2016), and #3 Best Value Among Public Colleges (Kiplinger’s, 2016).
As we invest in and strengthen our research capabilities, UVA seeks new faculty ready to uncover new insights, rewrite old rules and collaborate on intellectual discoveries.
RESEARCH COLLABORATIONS THAT CROSS DISCIPLINES
As an R1 institution, the University’s research centers, consortia and laboratories are on the leading edge of discovery and technology, offering collaborative spaces for students and faculty to solve global problems.
Our professors are recognized members of major national scholarly and professional organizations, including the National Academy of Sciences and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Our faculty’s engagement in interdisciplinary research is being facilitated by new research institutes specializing in everything from big data to brain functioning, and by cluster hires across schools.
NATIONALLY RANKED HEALTH SYSTEM
UVA is also home to a nationally renowned academic medical center and the UVA Health System, which serves a three-part mission to treat patients, conduct translational research and train medical practitioners in a wide variety of disciplines.
Established as the nation’s 10th medical school in 1825, the institution has since grown to include a 612-bed hospital and a Level I trauma center, nationally recognized cancer and heart centers, a Children’s Hospital, and primary and specialty clinics throughout Central Virginia.
The UVA Medical Center is consistently ranked among the nation’s best hospitals by the U.S. News & World Report magazine and has been named among the top 25 percent in seven specialties.
INSPIRING STUDENTS, INSPIRED TEACHING
The vast majority of UVA students come from the top 10% of their high school class, as well as from all 50 states, over 142 countries and a variety of socioeconomic backgrounds. Despite their diversity, all UVA students share a love of learning and a drive to achieve.
One of the reasons students choose Virginia is our unique residential culture. At UVA, the community of students, faculty and staff personifies the Jeffersonian idea that living and learning are connected. The Academical Village was constructed to support a unique residential experience, with faculty living in the Pavilions, students occupying Lawn rooms and the world-famous Rotunda at its heart. The University’s residential culture continues to support this experience today—strengthened by students, faculty and staff rich in backgrounds, ideas and perspectives. Our unique culture is also paying dividends in innovation: UVA’s faculty have generated more than 130 patents since 2010.
Perhaps most importantly, faculty come to UVA knowing that instruction is as important as research, and they pride themselves on their many teaching awards. Our best professors look for ways to encourage, mentor and develop tomorrow’s leaders inside and outside the classroom.
LIFE IN CHARLOTTESVILLE
Living in Charlottesville you’ll find sophisticated restaurants, world-renowned wineries and breweries, cosmopolitan arts and music, friendly urban and suburban neighborhoods and a Piedmont landscape that has lured adventurous souls for centuries. No wonder the U.S. National Bureau of Economic Research named Charlottesville the “happiest city in America” in 2014.
In addition to UVA and its health system, several major employers have facilities in Charlottesville, including State Farm, Northrop Grumman, the U.S. Department of Defense, GE and others. Charlottesville is also becoming a center for innovative start-up businesses. The University also actively helps spouses and partners of faculty members build their networks and pursue employment opportunities with a wide variety of area employers.
The University of Virginia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
- Telephone
- 434-985-4532
- Location
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2420 Old Ivy
Charlottesvle
Virginia
22911-7433
United States
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