Rad Tech II - Short Pump Outpatient

Sign-On Bonus

$25,000 Sign-On Bonus for offers accepted by February 28, 2026. Terms and Conditions apply.

The Radiology Technologist Diagnostic job is responsible for the administration of ionizing radiation to humans of all ages for diagnostic, therapeutic, or research purposes. Radiographers perform radiographic procedures producing images for interpretation by a licensed independent practitioner. Radiography integrates scientific knowledge, technical skills, patient interaction and compassionate care, resulting in diagnostic information. Radiographers recognize patient conditions essential for successful completion of a procedure, demonstrate an understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology, and maintain a high degree of accuracy in radiographic positioning and exposure technique.

• Perform radiographic procedures and determine radiographic exposure factors.
• Assist LIP with fluoroscopic and specialized interventional radiographic procedures.
• Perform non-interpretive fluoroscopic procedures as prescribed by a LIP.
• Apply principles of patient safety, including assisting and transporting patients.
• Receive, relaying, and documenting 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 and assume responsibility for patient needs before, during, and after procedures.
• Prepare patients for procedures, apply principles of ALARA to minimize exposure, perform venipuncture and intravenous access per procedural protocol, identify, prepare, and/or administer medications.
• Evaluate images for technical quality, ensuring proper identification is recorded, identify and escalating emergency situations and managing until appropriate control arrives.
• Provide patient education related to imaging procedure and educate, mentor, and general oversight of students and other learners in the Radiology environment.
• Participate in ongoing quality assurance activities.

• 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.
• Previous work experience in an academic medical center environment 1-3 years of radiologic technologist work experience.
• Graduation from a JRC Accredited Program in Radiologic Technology that is recognized by the ARRT.
• Bachelors Degree in Radiologic Technology or closely related field from an accredited program.

Radiographers independently perform or assist the licensed independent practitioner in the completion of radiologic 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. Radiographers resolve basic service delivery issues and may perform “lead technologist” functions such as coordinating work assignments, workflow, and staffing for an assigned shift/area, serving as clinical or technical resource and providing training.

• Individual shift rotation and schedules will be established.
• Weekend and other after hours coverage may be required based on workload demand and staffing needs.
• Radiologic Technologists are considered “Essential Employees” who may be required to report to work in accordance with the VCUHS Policy.

Lifting 20-50 lbs. Prolonged standing, prolonged sitting, walking, 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. Emotional fast pace environment, able to handle multiple priorities, frequent and intense customer interactions, noisy environment, able to adapt to frequent, change.

EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60-1.4.