
Radiology | Rad Tech
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Suffolk, VA
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Radiologic Technologist
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 14, 2026
Typical pay
- Median hourly (Virginia)
- $38.78
- Median weekly (40 h)
- $1,551
- Median yearly
- $80,662
GHR Healthcare doesn't list the pay for this job. Radiologic Technologist jobs in Virginia pay a median of $38.78/hour; travel and locum contracts usually pay more because they add housing and travel stipends. Ask the recruiter for the exact rate when you apply.
Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Radiologic Technologist jobs in Virginia right now
- 152 open Radiologic Technologist jobs in Virginia from 5 agencies, 3 of them in Suffolk.
- Pay in these listings: $20.00 – $87.09/hour, median $67.71/hour.
- Typical Radiologic Technologist pay in Virginia: $38.78/hour ($80,662/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: Atlas MedStaff ($69.39/hour across 41 jobs).
Job description
Radiologic Technologist – Diagnostic Radiology | Suffolk, Virginia
Position Overview
Join a collaborative diagnostic imaging team as a certified Radiologic Technologist in an on-site radiology job in Suffolk, Virginia. This 13-week opportunity is ideal for an ARRT-registered technologist who is passionate about patient-centered care, technical excellence, diagnostic imaging, and radiation safety. Suffolk offers a welcoming community in the Hampton Roads region, with convenient access to coastal attractions, outdoor recreation, and a vibrant quality of life.
Radiologic Technologist Job Details
- Location: Suffolk, Virginia
- Healthcare Setting: On-site diagnostic radiology
- Schedule: Three 12-hour evening shifts per week
- Hours: 36 hours per week
- Start Date: October 31, 2026
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $20
- Patient Population: Neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients
Radiologic Technologist Job Requirements
- At least 1 year of experience in radiologic technology, diagnostic radiography, radiation safety, and patient care
- Current ARRT certification and registration in Radiography
- State licensure as required for Radiologic Technologist practice in Virginia
- Current Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association, required before independent patient care
- Associate degree from an ARRT-accredited radiologic technology program preferred
- Experience with Radiology Information Systems (RIS) and Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS) preferred
- Strong communication, critical-thinking, active-listening, and patient-service skills
- Ability to safely lift, move, position, and assist patients while maintaining proper body mechanics
- Ability to work evening shifts and respond effectively in a fast-paced clinical environment
Diagnostic Radiology Technologist Responsibilities
- Obtain and document patient histories, relevant laboratory information, and imaging orders for review by the authorized practitioner.
- Prepare, position, and immobilize patients to obtain high-quality diagnostic images while prioritizing comfort, dignity, and safety.
- Perform radiographic procedures using imaging equipment and accessories in accordance with established protocols.
- Apply ALARA principles and radiation-protection practices to minimize exposure to patients, staff, and others.
- Evaluate images for technical quality and document patient radiation exposure accurately.
- Verify informed consent, complete time-outs when required, and maintain accurate pre- and post-procedure documentation.
- Assist authorized practitioners with fluoroscopic and specialized radiography procedures, including aseptic technique when indicated.
- Identify, prepare, and administer medications or contrast media only as prescribed and within applicable scope of practice.
- Receive, communicate, and document verbal, written, and electronic orders in the patient record.
- Collaborate respectfully with patients, families, physicians, technologists, and interdisciplinary care teams.
Apply now to join this diagnostic imaging team and pursue a Radiologic Technologist opportunity in Suffolk, Virginia.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
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