Interventional Radiology Tech

UVA Community Health, part of the world‑class UVA Health academic health system, delivers comprehensive care across community hospitals, outpatient locations, and provider offices. Our team contributes to patient‑care decisions, supports advanced medical technologies, and makes a daily difference in people’s lives.

About the role

The Interventional Radiology Technologist produces optimal images and assists physicians in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, ensuring patient safety, comfort, and high‑quality imaging.

Responsibilities

• Explain procedures and post‑procedure orders to patients to gain cooperation and minimize anxiety.
• Prioritize workflow based on patient condition, ensuring timely arrival and departure.
• Maintain a clean environment: clean examination surfaces, provide fresh linens, and promptly clean spills using universal precautions.
• Follow OSHA regulations and universal precautions; store accessory equipment properly when not in use.
• Work collaboratively with the team, communicating professionally, attending staff meetings, and supporting team goals.
• Operate imaging equipment safely, perform warm‑up and quality‑control procedures, adjust cameras for proper density and contrast, and obtain diagnostic images using appropriate protocols.
• Maintain sterile fields and equipment, critique image quality, and repeat images when necessary.
• Respond to on‑call assignments and travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out‑of‑town locations as needed.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (required).
• Graduate of an accredited Cardiovascular Technologist program (certification) or graduate of an accredited Radiological Technologist program and currently registered by ARRT.
• At least 1 year of Interventional Radiology experience.
• Certified and registered by ARRT in Radiology – RT(R) (required).
• IV credentialed (preferred).

Skills

• Ability to complete generic and department‑specific skills validation and competency testing.
• Thorough knowledge of interventional procedures and related activities.
• Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills; attention to detail; legible documentation.
• Physical ability to stand constantly, walk frequently, bend/stoop, and lift/push/pull up to 100 lb (use safe‑handling equipment for loads over 35 lb).
• Use of safety equipment such as HEPA masks for infection prevention.

Physical demands

The role involves medium to heavy physical demand, requiring constant standing, frequent walking, bending/stooping, and the ability to lift or move up to 100 lb. Safe‑handling equipment must be used for loads exceeding 35 lb.

Pay

Base compensation range: $41.08 – $53.41 hourly. Individual compensation will reflect the selected candidate’s qualifications, experience, and education. This range does not include incentive compensation such as shift differentials, clinical ladders, or other eligible incentives.

Schedule

4 × 10‑hour shifts with rotating days off.

Benefits

• Sign‑on bonus available.
• Potential eligibility for shift differentials, clinical ladders, and other incentive programs.