Radiology Tech I/II (RT) - Diagnostics - Nights

VCU Health; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$20,000 Sign On Bonus for offers accepted by June 30, 2026.

Job summary

VCU Health in Richmond, Virginia seeks a Radiology Technologist Diagnostic to perform radiographic procedures on patients of all ages. Responsibilities include technical patient care, imaging process oversight, and ensuring quality standards.

The ideal candidate will have ARRT certification and at least one year of radiology experience, with a commitment to patient education and safety. Join a supportive team in a dynamic healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Registry by the American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT-R).
• Current Certification by ARRT Basic Life Support (BLS for Healthcare Providers).
• One year of previous work experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform radiographic procedures for patients of all ages.
• Analyze images for technical quality.
• Educate patients about imaging procedures.

Skills

Radiographic procedures

Patient interaction

Technical skills

Education

Graduation from a JRC Accredited Program in Radiologic Technology

Bachelor’s Degree in Radiologic Technology

Job description

Overview

$20,000 Sign On Bonus for offers accepted by June 30, 2026. Terms and Conditions apply.

The Radiology Technologist Diagnostic job is responsible for the administration of ionizing radiation to humans of all ages (newborn to geriatric) for diagnostic, therapeutic, or research purposes. A radiographer performs radiographic procedures and related techniques, producing images at the request of and for interpretation by a licensed independent practitioner. Radiography integrates scientific knowledge, technical skills, patient interaction and compassionate care resulting in diagnostic information. A radiographer recognizes patient conditions essential for successful completion of a procedure.

Scope of Practice

• Perform radiographic procedures.
• Determine radiographic exposure factors.
• Assist LIP with fluoroscopic and specialized interventional radiographic procedures.
• Perform non-interpretive fluoroscopic procedures as prescribed by a LIP.
• Apply the principles of patient safety during all aspects of radiographic procedures, including assisting and transporting patients.
• Receive, relay, and document verbal, written, and electronic imaging orders in the patient’s medical record.
• Corroborate patient’s clinical history with the ordered procedure while ensuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed independent practitioner (LIP).
• Verify informed consent.
• Assume responsibility for patient needs before, during, and after procedures.
• Prepare patients for procedures.
• Apply principles of ALARA to minimize exposure to patient, self, and others.
• Perform venipuncture per procedural protocol based on imaging order from a licensed independent practitioner.
• Start and maintain intravenous access per procedural protocol based on an imaging order for a LIP.
• Identify, prepare, and/or administer medications generally associated with diagnostic imaging procedures as prescribed by a LIP.
• Evaluate images for technical quality, ensuring proper identification is recorded.
• Identify and escalation of emergency situations and manage until appropriate LIP, EMS, MERT, RRT, or Code Team arrives to assume control.
• Provide patient education related to imaging procedure.
• Educate, mentor, and provide general oversight of students and other learners in the Radiology environment.
• Participate and/or perform ongoing quality assurance activities.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire

Registry by the American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT-R).

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Continued Employment

Current Certification by ARRT Basic Life Support (BLS for Healthcare Providers).

Experience Requirements

One year of previous work experience.

Experience Preferred

• Previous work experience in an academic medical center environment.
• 1-3 years of radiologic technologist work experience.

Education/Training Requirements

Graduation from a JRC Accredited Program in Radiologic Technology that is recognized by the ARRT.

Education/Training Preferred

Bachelor’s Degree in Radiologic Technology or closely related field from an accredited program.

Independent Actions Required

• Radiographers independently perform or assist the licensed independent practitioner in the completion of radiologic imaging exams.
• Radiographers independently complete imaging exams based on physicians written order, department protocols, and institutional safety standards.
• Radiographers represent the goals, values, and vision of VCU Health System, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards, health system and department policies, procedures, processes, and guidelines applicable to role.
• Resolves basic service delivery issues.
• Lead technologists may perform “lead technologist” functions such as coordinating work assignments, workflow, and staffing for an assigned shift/area; serve as clinical or technical resource; provide training.
• Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): None.

Position Requirements

• Individual shift rotation and schedules will be established with your specific manager or supervisor.
• Schedules, including requirements of shift rotations and hours of work may be adjusted as necessary to meet staffing needs of the health system.
• Weekend and other after hours coverage may be required based on workload demand and staffing needs of the health system.
• Radiologic Technologists are considered “Essential Employees” who may be required to report to work in accordance with the VCUHS Policy.
• Age Specific groups served: All.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting 20-50 lbs.
• Prolonged standing, prolonged sitting, walking (distance), climbing (steps, ladder, other), reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive).
• Prolonged computer interaction.
• Strong recall, reasoning, problem solving, hearing, speak clearly, write legibly, reading, logical thinking.
• Vision.
• Fast paced environment, able to handle multiple priorities, frequent and intense customer interactions, noisy environment, able to adapt to frequent, change.

EEO Statement

EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran.