Interventional Radiology Technologist
Listed compensation
$41.00–$56.50 /hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
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 perform minimally invasive procedures using imaging guidance to diagnose and treat a variety of medical conditions. Requires specialized skills to use imaging technologies, such as X-rays, CT scans, and ultrasound, to guide instruments through the body for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. Interventional radiology combines aspects of diagnostic imaging with procedural interventions to manage and treat complex medical issues.
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.
Requires basic knowledge of job procedures and tools obtained through work experience and require vocational or technical education. Works under moderate supervision. Problems are typically of a routine nature but may at times require interpretation or deviation from standard procedures. Communicates information that requires some explanation or interpretation.
Minimum Requirements
Education
Graduate of an accredited program in Radiography required; Associate’s Degree in Radiography preferred. Must be eligible for ARRT (VI) certification.
Experience: experience required; 2 years Interventional Radiology experience is preferred.
Licensure
Registered Radiologic Technologist through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT R.T.) required. ARRT (VI) certification required within one year of hire. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required.
Physical Demands
Job requires standing and sitting for prolonged periods, frequently bending/stooping, reaching (overhead, extensive, and repetitive). 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, fumes, cold, heat, radiation, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.
The pay range for this role is $41.00 - $56.50 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. 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.
Key Responsibilities
Perform diagnostic and therapeutic imaging procedures using advanced technologies to support patient care and medical education. Utilize imaging guidance to conduct minimally invasive procedures for diagnosing and treating complex medical conditions.
Requirements
Requires graduation from an accredited Radiography program and registration as a Radiologic Technologist through the ARRT. Must hold AHA BLS certification and obtain ARRT (VI) certification within one year of hire.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Interventional Radiology Technology Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$101k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $100k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Interventional Radiology Technology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 12.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Of the 40 active Interventional Radiology Technology listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% have no call, 75% require no weekends.
