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UVA Health
Charlottesville, Virginia

Radiologist Assistant-Radiology Nursing

RadiologyIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$88K–$176K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

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 encompass a variety of responsibilities across different aspects of imaging services. These professionals may be involved in multiple imaging modalities (such as X-ray, MRI, CT, ultrasound), patient care, equipment maintenance. This category requires versatility and cross-functional expertise, ensuring that the imaging department operates efficiently while providing high-quality diagnostic services.

Individual contributors with responsibility in a professional discipline or specialty. Spends majority of time leading the design, implementation or delivery of processes, programs and policies using specialized knowledge and skills normally acquired through advanced education (typically University).

Experienced individual contributor that has extensive area or subject matter expertise. Limited oversight from manager. Manages projects or processes. Coaches, reviews, and delegates work to lower level professionals. Problems faced are difficult and often complex. Influences others regarding policies, practices, and procedures.

Minimum Requirements

  • Education: Master’s Degree required; focus in the Radiologic Sciences (RA discipline) preferred
  • Experience: 2 years of radiologic experience required

Licensure: Registered Radiologist Assistant through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT RRA) required. Licensed to practice as a Radiologist Assistant in the Commonwealth of Virginia required. Maintains CME credit for licensure and professional growth. BLS Certification

Physical Demands

Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently bending/stooping and traveling, reaching (overhead, extensive, and repetitive); Repetitive motion: (computer keyboard). Position must be proficient in 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 (protective equipment required), blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

The pay range for this role is $87,783.00 - $175,565.00 annually. 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

The Radiologist Assistant performs diagnostic and therapeutic imaging procedures to support patient care, clinical research, and medical education. They are responsible for managing imaging projects, maintaining equipment, and coaching lower-level professionals within the department.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master’s Degree in Radiologic Sciences and possess at least 2 years of radiologic experience. Licensure as a Registered Radiologist Assistant through the ARRT and a Virginia state license are mandatory.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Diagnostic ImagingProject management

Radiology — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 56% have no call, 42% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$132k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $130k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Radiologist Assistant-Radiology Nursing at UVA Health a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physician roles — ranked against 20,799 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Radiologist Jobs

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Salary Distribution32 jobs · 24 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks31 jobs · 24 employers

401k / retirement match
87% this job
Sign-on bonus
52%
CME allowance
39% this job
Relocation assistance
29%
Loan repayment
23%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 6.1
Better work-life than 50% of Radiology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 752 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Charlottesville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$468k≈ 5.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,959/mo≈ 27% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
99.1
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Charlottesville, VA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About UVA Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Charlottesville, Virginia
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Long-term and Short-term Disability
Retirement Savings
Health Saving Plans
Flexible Spending Accounts
Certification and education support
Generous Paid Time Off