UVA Health·Albemarle County, Virginia
Perform diagnostic and therapeutic imaging procedures using advanced technologies to support patient care and medical education. Operate imaging equipment to capture high-quality images for the diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions.
Jobs in this job family are responsible for performing diagnostic and therapeutic imaging procedures to support patient care, clinical research, and medical education. These roles utilize advanced imaging technologies—such as X-rays, MRI, CT scans, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, and interventional radiology—to produce high-quality images that aid in the diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment of medical conditions.
These roles are responsible for operating imaging equipment like X-rays and MRIs, ensuring that accurate images are captured for diagnostic purposes.
Individual contributors with responsibility in a clinical discipline or specialty.
Typically involves diagnosing, treating, and caring for patients, and often include face-to-face interactions with patients.
May also spend some time designing and implementing clinical programs, policies, and services using specialized knowledge and skills.
Specialty license or certification required which is acquired through advanced education, training and/or experience.
This career stream will be most commonly applied to patient care and/or scientific/laboratory technologist jobs. Entry-level position typically requiring little to no prior knowledge or experience and require vocational or technical education.
Work is routine or follows standard procedures. Work is closely supervised.
Communicates information that requires little explanation or interpretation 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
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. 2023-2024 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 2023-2024 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.
Requires graduation from an accredited JRC program in Radiography and ARRT R.T. certification prior to start date. Must hold AHA BLS certification and be capable of lifting 50-100lbs.
Market context
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