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GHR HealthcarePortsmouth, VATravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Portsmouth, VA
Job type
Travel
Profession
Radiologic Technologist
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Oct 14, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$20.00
Weekly
$800
Yearly (full-time)
$41,600
Start date
October 31, 2026

This job pays about $20.00/hour — 48% below the median for Radiologic Technologist jobs in Virginia ($38.78/hour).

Estimated from the hourly rate in the listing, 40 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. 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, 8 of them in Portsmouth.
  • 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).

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Job description

Radiologic Technologist (Rad Tech) – Diagnostic Radiography | Portsmouth, Virginia

Apply now for a full-time Radiologic Technologist (Rad Tech) job in Portsmouth, VA. Join a collaborative diagnostic imaging team and use your ARRT credentials, technical expertise, and patient-centered care skills to produce high-quality diagnostic images while maintaining the highest standards of radiation safety. Portsmouth is a welcoming coastal Hampton Roads community known for its historic character, waterfront attractions, and convenient access to the surrounding Virginia region.

Radiologic Technologist Job Details

  • Employment Type: Full-time, direct-hire opportunity
  • Healthcare Setting: On-site diagnostic radiology
  • Location: Portsmouth, Virginia
  • Start Date: October 31, 2026
  • Schedule: 40 hours per week
  • Shifts per Week: 5
  • Shift Duration: 8-hour shifts
  • Shift Pattern: Rotating days, afternoons, and nights; advance notice will be provided for schedule changes
  • Patient Population: Neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $20
  • Additional Opportunity: Hiring and relocation incentives may be available, subject to eligibility and applicable terms

Radiologic Technologist Job Requirements

  • At least 1 year of experience in radiation safety and patient care
  • Certification and registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Diagnostic Radiography
  • State radiologic technologist licensure when required by applicable regulations
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association prior to independent patient care
  • Associate degree from an ARRT-accredited program preferred
  • Working knowledge of radiation protection and ALARA principles
  • Experience with Radiology Information Systems (RIS), Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS), and electronic health records preferred
  • Strong communication, critical-thinking, active-listening, and patient-service skills
  • Ability to work rotating shifts and support patients across a wide range of ages and clinical conditions

Diagnostic Radiology Responsibilities

  • Obtain patient histories and appropriate laboratory information, ensuring records are complete and available to the licensed practitioner
  • Position and immobilize patients safely and respectfully to obtain optimal diagnostic images
  • Perform diagnostic radiographic procedures by selecting and operating imaging equipment and accessories
  • Apply radiation-protection practices and ALARA principles to minimize exposure to patients, staff, and others
  • Evaluate images for technical quality and document patient radiation dose exposures
  • Verify informed consent and complete required pre- and post-procedure documentation
  • Assist licensed practitioners with fluoroscopic and specialized radiographic procedures
  • Apply aseptic technique and perform procedural time-outs in accordance with policy
  • Identify, prepare, and administer medications or contrast media as prescribed and permitted
  • Receive, relay, and document verbal, written, and electronic orders in the patient record
  • Monitor patient condition throughout examinations and respond appropriately to patient needs
  • Collaborate professionally with physicians, imaging staff, hospital teams, patients, and families

Working Environment

  • Regular standing and walking with frequent patient positioning, equipment operation, and movement of patients
  • Ability to lift or carry supplies and assist with patient mobility within job-related limits
  • Exposure to X-ray or electromagnetic energy, body fluids, infectious materials, cleaning chemicals, and medical equipment hazards
  • Ability to work effectively during periods of high activity, interruptions, and fluctuating workloads

Apply now to join this diagnostic imaging team as a Radiologic Technologist in Portsmouth, Virginia.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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