OPT Radiologic Technologist Jobs
Radiologic Technologist jobs on OPT are available at hospitals, outpatient imaging centers, and diagnostic clinics across the U.S. Most roles require ARRT certification, which F-1 students can obtain before or during OPT. STEM OPT extension is not available for this field, so your 12-month window is the primary work authorization period.
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To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.
Under the supervision of the Diagnostic Radiology Manager and/or Assistant Chief Technologist, performs a wide variety of technical and professional duties utilizing complex imaging equipment to produce quality radiographic images as requested for subsequent interpretation by the radiologist. All duties are performed according to departmental and organizational policies and procedures. To meet the staffing needs of the department, as necessary, Diagnostic Radiology staff may be assigned at any of the YNHH Diagnostic Radiology locations, regardless of your regularly assigned work location.
EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran
Responsibilities:
- Performs quality and efficient diagnostic radiographic examinations, utilizing appropriate protocols and age specific standards.
- Verifies physician’s order on requisitions 100% of the time.
- Operates radiographic equipment to ensure proper technical results.
- Conducts daily inspection of radiographic equipment to ensure proper performance and image quality.
- Prepares examination room to ensure a clean and safe environment with adequate supplies to assure efficient and accurate performance of exams.
- Replaces any used supplies immediately after patient is dismissed.
- Performs quality and compassionate patient care, utilizing appropriate age specific standards, to ensure patient cooperation, safety, and satisfaction.
- Thoroughly explains the procedure to ensure patient physical and emotional comfort.
- Performs various record keeping, customer service functions, and communicates feedback to ensure the goals of the department are met and operations run efficiently.
- Accurately edits and completes all examinations in Imagecast to ensure proper medical record documentation and billing.
- Participates in various teaching and/or learning opportunities in order to further his/her own personal knowledge and to assist in expanding the knowledge of others.
- Receptive to teaching new technologists, students, residents.
- To enhance the patient experience in Diagnostic radiology all staff will be responsible to achieve patient satisfaction scores set by the department on the Test & Treatment section of our Press Ganey Survey.
- Staff will present themselves in a friendly and courteous manner; Staff will identify themselves and their role while encouraging a Patient and Family Center experience.
- Staff will fully explain procedure and ask if the patient has any additional questions about the procedure.
- Staff will address any comfort issues a patient may have prior to starting procedure.
- Staff will thank patient once procedure is completed and ask the patient if they have any additional questions.
- Staff must meet the above goals and fiscal year threshold value, which was last fiscal year actual for a 2 rating on review.
- Staff must meet the above goals and exceed fiscal year threshold value by +.2 for a 3 rating on review.
- Staff must meet the above goals and exceed fiscal year threshold value by +.4 for a 4 rating on review.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Graduation from an A.M.A. approved Radiologic Technology program.
- AS degree preferred but not required with relevant years of experience.
Experience
- Demonstrated technical skills to meet entry level standards of routine radiography. RT(R) certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), Connecticut State License, and CPR Certification.
LICENSURE
- All certifications for American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), Connecticut State License, and CPR Certification must be kept current at all times.
SPECIAL SKILLS
- Proficient in routine Radiography CR/Digital imaging techniques, above average knowledge of computer / Pacs applications, and good organizational and communication/customer service skills.
PHYSICAL DEMAND
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds to assist with patient transfers.
Overview:
To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.
Under the supervision of the Diagnostic Radiology Manager and/or Assistant Chief Technologist, performs a wide variety of technical and professional duties utilizing complex imaging equipment to produce quality radiographic images as requested for subsequent interpretation by the radiologist. All duties are performed according to departmental and organizational policies and procedures. To meet the staffing needs of the department, as necessary, Diagnostic Radiology staff may be assigned at any of the YNHH Diagnostic Radiology locations, regardless of your regularly assigned work location.
EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran
Responsibilities:
- Performs quality and efficient diagnostic radiographic examinations, utilizing appropriate protocols and age specific standards.
- Verifies physician’s order on requisitions 100% of the time.
- Operates radiographic equipment to ensure proper technical results.
- Conducts daily inspection of radiographic equipment to ensure proper performance and image quality.
- Prepares examination room to ensure a clean and safe environment with adequate supplies to assure efficient and accurate performance of exams.
- Replaces any used supplies immediately after patient is dismissed.
- Performs quality and compassionate patient care, utilizing appropriate age specific standards, to ensure patient cooperation, safety, and satisfaction.
- Thoroughly explains the procedure to ensure patient physical and emotional comfort.
- Performs various record keeping, customer service functions, and communicates feedback to ensure the goals of the department are met and operations run efficiently.
- Accurately edits and completes all examinations in Imagecast to ensure proper medical record documentation and billing.
- Participates in various teaching and/or learning opportunities in order to further his/her own personal knowledge and to assist in expanding the knowledge of others.
- Receptive to teaching new technologists, students, residents.
- To enhance the patient experience in Diagnostic radiology all staff will be responsible to achieve patient satisfaction scores set by the department on the Test & Treatment section of our Press Ganey Survey.
- Staff will present themselves in a friendly and courteous manner; Staff will identify themselves and their role while encouraging a Patient and Family Center experience.
- Staff will fully explain procedure and ask if the patient has any additional questions about the procedure.
- Staff will address any comfort issues a patient may have prior to starting procedure.
- Staff will thank patient once procedure is completed and ask the patient if they have any additional questions.
- Staff must meet the above goals and fiscal year threshold value, which was last fiscal year actual for a 2 rating on review.
- Staff must meet the above goals and exceed fiscal year threshold value by +.2 for a 3 rating on review.
- Staff must meet the above goals and exceed fiscal year threshold value by +.4 for a 4 rating on review.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Graduation from an A.M.A. approved Radiologic Technology program.
- AS degree preferred but not required with relevant years of experience.
Experience
- Demonstrated technical skills to meet entry level standards of routine radiography. RT(R) certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), Connecticut State License, and CPR Certification.
LICENSURE
- All certifications for American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), Connecticut State License, and CPR Certification must be kept current at all times.
SPECIAL SKILLS
- Proficient in routine Radiography CR/Digital imaging techniques, above average knowledge of computer / Pacs applications, and good organizational and communication/customer service skills.
PHYSICAL DEMAND
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds to assist with patient transfers.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Radiologic Technologist
Get ARRT certified before your OPT starts
Most hospitals won't hire a rad tech without ARRT certification, regardless of visa status. Passing the ARRT exam before your OPT authorization begins removes the biggest barrier employers cite when declining international candidates for clinical imaging roles.
Target hospital systems, not just standalone clinics
Large hospital networks like academic medical centers and regional health systems have dedicated HR teams familiar with OPT work authorization. Standalone clinics often lack the administrative capacity to navigate employment verification requirements for F-1 students on OPT.
Apply to high-volume imaging departments early
Radiology departments at busy trauma centers and cancer centers hire year-round due to consistent patient volume. These settings are more likely to sponsor H-1B visa or TN visas after OPT ends, making them the strongest long-term employment bet for international students.
Address your OPT timeline proactively with employers
Radiologic Technologist roles don't qualify for STEM OPT extension, so you have 12 months of work authorization. Tell employers upfront and frame your timeline clearly. Employers who understand the cap from the start are far less likely to rescind offers late in hiring.
Highlight modality-specific skills in your application
Employers hiring on OPT want immediate clinical value. Specifying your proficiency in CT, MRI, fluoroscopy, or interventional radiology reduces training time and makes you a more competitive hire, especially when an employer is weighing work authorization complexity against candidate readiness.
Research employers' H-1B filing history before applying
Some radiology employers have consistent H-1B sponsorship records while others never have. Prioritizing employers with documented H-1B or other visa sponsorship history gives your OPT a realistic path to continued work authorization beyond the initial 12-month period.
Radiologic Technologist OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Radiologic Technologist on OPT without ARRT certification?
In most cases, no. While OPT authorization itself doesn't require ARRT certification, virtually every hospital, imaging center, and outpatient clinic requires it as a condition of employment. A handful of states allow limited permits for new graduates, but employers in those states still strongly prefer ARRT-certified candidates. Passing the exam before your OPT start date removes the most common hiring obstacle for F-1 students.
Does Radiologic Technologist qualify for STEM OPT extension?
No. Radiologic Technology programs fall under CIP code 51.0911, which is not on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. That means F-1 students in this field are limited to the standard 12-month OPT period. If you want to continue working in the U.S. after OPT ends, you'll need an employer willing to sponsor an H-1B, TN, or another work visa before your authorization expires.
How do I find Radiologic Technologist employers who sponsor OPT?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters job listings by visa sponsorship willingness, so you're not sifting through postings from employers who won't hire international candidates. Beyond that, searching OFLC disclosure data for H-1B LCA filings by hospital systems in your target region shows which employers have a documented history of sponsoring foreign nationals in allied health roles.
What visa options are available after my Radiologic Technologist OPT ends?
The most common path is H-1B cap sponsorship, though radiology roles at cap-exempt employers like nonprofit hospitals and university medical centers allow filing year-round without entering the lottery. Canadian and Mexican nationals can pursue TN status under the USMCA for medical technologist roles. Some employers also use the EB-3 green card pathway for allied health workers facing persistent staffing shortages, though timelines vary significantly by country of birth.
Do state licensing requirements affect my ability to work on OPT as a rad tech?
Yes, and this is one of the most overlooked issues for F-1 students. About half of U.S. states require a separate state license in addition to ARRT certification. Some states issue temporary licenses while full applications are processed, which can help if your OPT start date is approaching. Research your target state's licensing board requirements early, as processing delays can push your actual start date weeks past your OPT authorization date.