J-1 Visa Radiology Technologist Jobs
Radiology Technologist positions in the U.S. are accessible to international professionals through J-1 visa sponsorship under the Trainee or Research Scholar program category, depending on your experience level and host site. A State Department-designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019, while the imaging center, hospital, or clinic serves as your host employer.
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Allegheny Health Network
Job Description :
GENERAL OVERVIEW:
This role performs prescribed radiographic imaging procedures at a technical level under the supervision of a technologist. Competently performs a variety of technical procedures, up to the level of documented competency, that require independent judgement and initiative.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately to perform imaging. Prepares for and assists the physician in imaging procedures. (40%)
- Completes all required documentation for procedures, e.g. regulatory, billing protocol and image distribution. (20%)
- Implements radiation protection and safety standards. (15%)
- Assists the Radiology Technologist by attending to the patient's comforts/needs, expediting patient flow and documenting the patient's clinical information. (10%)
- Maintain adequate supplies for efficient section/department operations. (10%)
- May also assists in the preparation of contrast media and/or medications within accepted scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations. (5%)
- Performs other duties as assigned or required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum
- Presently enrolled, and in good standing, in a radiology technologist program
- CPR – American Heart Association
- Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
- Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
- Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
Preferred
- None
Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.
Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.
As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.
Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.
Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the email below.
For accommodation requests, please contact HR Services Online at HRServices@highmarkhealth.org
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Company :
Allegheny Health Network
Job Description :
GENERAL OVERVIEW:
This role performs prescribed radiographic imaging procedures at a technical level under the supervision of a technologist. Competently performs a variety of technical procedures, up to the level of documented competency, that require independent judgement and initiative.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately to perform imaging. Prepares for and assists the physician in imaging procedures. (40%)
- Completes all required documentation for procedures, e.g. regulatory, billing protocol and image distribution. (20%)
- Implements radiation protection and safety standards. (15%)
- Assists the Radiology Technologist by attending to the patient's comforts/needs, expediting patient flow and documenting the patient's clinical information. (10%)
- Maintain adequate supplies for efficient section/department operations. (10%)
- May also assists in the preparation of contrast media and/or medications within accepted scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations. (5%)
- Performs other duties as assigned or required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum
- Presently enrolled, and in good standing, in a radiology technologist program
- CPR – American Heart Association
- Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
- Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
- Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
Preferred
- None
Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.
Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.
As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.
Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.
Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the email below.
For accommodation requests, please contact HR Services Online at HRServices@highmarkhealth.org
California Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Radiology Technologist
Verify your credential equivalency before applying
Many U.S. host employers require ARRT eligibility or state licensure before extending an offer. Confirm whether your home country radiography credential satisfies the equivalency pathway your target state accepts, since requirements vary significantly across states.
Identify host sites with J-1 Trainee experience
Target radiology departments at academic medical centers and large hospital systems that have previously hosted J-1 visa Trainees. Imaging facilities with structured training programs are more likely to have an existing relationship with a designated sponsor organization.
Search for J-1 radiology roles on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to find U.S. radiology technologist roles at employers aligned with J-1 sponsorship. Filtering by host site type helps you avoid positions at facilities unfamiliar with the DS-2019 process and training plan requirements.
Build a training plan before your DS-2019 application
Your designated sponsor requires a detailed training plan outlining specific modalities, clinical rotations, and learning objectives. Draft this in advance with your host employer to avoid delays during the sponsor's review and approval process.
Clarify the two-year home residency rule early
The Trainee and Research Scholar categories may carry a two-year home-country physical presence requirement if your program is government-funded or if your home country lists your occupation on its exchange visitor skills list. Confirm your status before accepting an offer.
Align your offer letter with DOL prevailing wage standards
Your designated sponsor will cross-check your host employer's offered compensation against wage data for your geographic area. Look up the prevailing wage for your specific radiology role and location using the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating your offer.
Radiology Technologist J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to radiology technologists?
Most radiology technologists use the J-1 Trainee category if they graduated within the past 12 months or have fewer than five years of post-graduation experience in radiologic technology. Those conducting imaging research at academic institutions may qualify under the Research Scholar category instead. Your designated sponsor determines which category fits your background and host site placement.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a radiology technologist position?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as CIEE, Cultural Vistas, or AIPT, not the hospital or imaging center where you work. The employer is your host site. The designated sponsor issues your DS-2019, monitors your training compliance, and serves as your official point of contact with the State Department throughout your program.
How do I find radiology technologist host employers that are familiar with J-1 Trainee requirements?
Use Migrate Mate to search for radiology technologist roles at U.S. employers with J-1 sponsorship alignment. Many imaging facilities have never hosted a J-1 Trainee and won't know how to complete the required training plan or coordinate with a designated sponsor, so targeting employers with prior experience significantly shortens the placement timeline.
Does the two-year home residency requirement affect radiology technologists on J-1?
It depends on two factors: whether your J-1 program is funded by your home country government or a U.S. government agency, and whether radiologic technologist or a closely related occupation appears on your home country's skills list maintained by the State Department. If either condition applies, you must return home for two years before changing to most other U.S. visa statuses, including H-1B visa or a green card pathway.
Can a radiology technologist on J-1 transition to a different visa status after their program ends?
Yes, if you're not subject to the two-year home residency requirement. Many Trainee participants transition to H-1B or O-1 visa status after completing their program, provided a U.S. employer files the appropriate petition. If the two-year requirement applies, you'd need a waiver, typically through a no-objection statement from your home government or a hardship or Interested Government Agency waiver, before changing status.