CT technologist

UVA Health; Virginia; On-site; USD 73,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Long-term Disability

Retirement Savings

Certification and education support

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

UVA Health is seeking a CT Technologist to perform routine-to-complex CT procedures in a busy academic imaging department. You will work under radiologist supervision in a Magnet-recognized health system that emphasizes teaching, safety, and continuous improvement.

The role supports trauma, inpatient, outpatient, and specialty services, with opportunities to teach students and residents and contribute to quality assurance and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Registered Radiologic Technologist (ARRT R.T.) required.
• ARRT (CT) certification required within one year of hire.
• AHA Health Care Provider BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine to complex CT procedures for diagnosis under radiologist direction.
• Operate advanced CT equipment and follow protocols for high-quality images.
• Prepare, position, and educate patients for safe, comfortable imaging.
• Establish IV access and administer contrast media per physician direction.
• Conduct QA checks on equipment and areas, adhering to safety standards.
• Collaborate with radiologists, physicians, nurses, residents, and technologists as a team.
• Support teaching by instructing students and residents and serving as a preceptor.
• Assist with supply inventory and participate in service/process improvements.

Skills

ARRT R.T. required

ARRT CT certification within 1 year

AHA BLS certification

Education

Associate's Degree preferred

Job description

CT Technologist

Where advanced imaging expertise directly shapes patient outcomes, education, and discovery.

CT Technologists at UVA Health play a vital role in one of the most dynamic clinical environments in the region. This is a role for imaging professionals who value precision, thrive in complexity, and want their work to matter beyond the scan-supporting trauma care, specialty medicine, and the education of future clinicians.

A Career Defining CT Opportunity at UVA Health

This position offers far more than routine imaging. As part of an academic, Magnet recognized health system, you'll practice in a CT department that supports high acuity care, cutting-edge diagnostics, and a strong teaching mission. You'll be trusted to work at the top of your license in a collaborative environment where excellence, safety, and continuous improvement are foundational expectations.

The Role

As a CT Technologist, you will perform routine to complex CT procedures for the diagnosis of disease and injury in accordance with established protocols, under the direction of a radiologist, in a busy educational hospital setting.

Your work will include:

• Performing a wide variety of CT examinations in a fast-paced academic imaging department supporting trauma, inpatient, outpatient, and specialty services
• Operating advanced CT equipment and adhering to established protocols to consistently produce high-quality diagnostic images
• Preparing, positioning, and educating patients to ensure safety, comfort, and optimal imaging outcomes
• Establishing IV access and administering contrast media under physician direction
• Conducting quality assurance checks on equipment and procedure areas while ensuring all safety standards are met
• Collaborating closely with radiologists, physicians, nurses, residents, and fellow technologists as part of an integrated care team
• Supporting UVA Health's teaching mission by instructing students and residents and serving as a preceptor as needed
• Assisting with supply inventory management and participating in ongoing service and process improvement initiatives

An average day blends technical expertise, critical thinking, patient interaction, and teamwork. You may support emergent trauma imaging, complex diagnostic studies, and learner education-all while contributing to a department that values professionalism, accountability, and clinical excellence.

Why UVA Health

UVA Health is a nationally recognized academic medical center where imaging professionals are essential to the delivery of exceptional care.

As a CT Technologist here, you'll benefit from:

• Academic Medicine at Its Best: Daily collaboration with radiologists, fellows, and residents in a true teaching hospital environment
• Level 1 Trauma Center Experience: Be part of a system that depends on rapid, accurate imaging to support lifesaving care
• Magnet Recognized Culture: Work in a setting known for collaboration, respect for clinical expertise, and professional growth
• Nationally Recognized Care: UVA Health University Medical Center is rated "High Performing" in multiple adult specialties and procedures by U.S. News & World Report
• NCI-Designated Cancer Center: Contribute to advanced oncologic imaging as part of one of only 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers in the U.S.
• Systemwide Impact: UVA Health includes a leading children's hospital, three community hospitals, and an extensive outpatient network, offering depth, stability, and career mobility

Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates, making it easier to join UVA Health and transition to the Charlottesville community.

Why People Love Living in Charlottesville

Charlottesville offers an exceptional quality of life for healthcare professionals seeking balance without compromise. Set against the backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the area provides easy access to hiking, outdoor recreation, wineries, and scenic beauty, while also offering a vibrant food scene, arts and music culture, and the energy of a university town. With a strong sense of community, excellent schools, and a cost of living that remains approachable compared to major metropolitan areas, Charlottesville is a place where clinicians can build both a meaningful career and a rewarding life outside of work.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Associate's Degree preferred.

Experience: None required

Licensure: Registered Radiologic Technologist through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT R.T.) required. ARRT (CT) certification required within one year of hire. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently bending/stooping, reaching (overhead, extensive, and 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 cold, dust, noise, radiation, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

The pay range for this role is $35.00 - $51.17 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

UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. U.S. News & World Report "Best Hospitals" guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as "High Performing" in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children's is named by U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.

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.