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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Get Access To All JobsAt BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that’s built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility and clinical excellence.
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Performs CT procedures under the general supervision of computed tomography team members. Responsible for all duties related to imaging, patient care, RIS Data management, file room, general clerical, physician assistance, patient transportation and other related duties as necessary.
Minimum Qualifications:
Required Education: HS Graduate or Equivalent GED; Technical - Radiology; Or Associates Radiology.
Required Credentials: BLS (Basic Life Support); ARRT (Radiologic Technologists); Relevant Specialty; Required: Radiology Certification through the State of Florida.
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Facility: BayCare Health System, Countryside Cat Scan-MPM SRVCS
Location: Mease Countryside Med Arts Building
Status: Full Time, Exempt: No
Shift Hours: Varies
Shift: Shift 1
Shift 1 = Days, 2 = Evenings, 3 = Nights, 4 = Varies
Weekend Work: Occasional
On Call: No
How often will this team member be working remotely? Never
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At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that’s built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility and clinical excellence.
Summary
Performs CT procedures under the general supervision of computed tomography team members. Responsible for all duties related to imaging, patient care, RIS Data management, file room, general clerical, physician assistance, patient transportation and other related duties as necessary.
Minimum Qualifications:
Required Education: HS Graduate or Equivalent GED; Technical - Radiology; Or Associates Radiology.
Required Credentials: BLS (Basic Life Support); ARRT (Radiologic Technologists); Relevant Specialty; Required: Radiology Certification through the State of Florida.
Education:
Essential:
- Education Information in Comments
Education equivalent experience:
Essential:
- Please reference “Other Information" section on the job description for required Education details.
Credentials:
Essential:
- Credential Requirements in Comments
Credential equivalent experience:
Essential:
- Please reference “Other Information" section on the job description for required Credential details.
Facility: BayCare Health System, Countryside Cat Scan-MPM SRVCS
Location: Mease Countryside Med Arts Building
Status: Full Time, Exempt: No
Shift Hours: Varies
Shift: Shift 1
Shift 1 = Days, 2 = Evenings, 3 = Nights, 4 = Varies
Weekend Work: Occasional
On Call: No
How often will this team member be working remotely? Never
Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled
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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 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.
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Find Radiology Technologist JobsRadiology 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 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 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.
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