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CT Techs are in high demand across U.S. hospitals and imaging centers, and many employers routinely sponsor H-1B visas for qualified candidates. You'll need an accredited radiologic technology degree, ARRT(CT) certification, and state licensure to qualify. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Get Access To All JobsDiscover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.
Organization:
VCH CT Scanner
Job Summary:
Under the direction of the Director of Medical Imaging Services, works closely with the Chief/Lead Technologist and Radiologists to perform diagnostic computerized tomography (CT) examinations, contributing to the efficient operation of the department and promoting the philosophy of the organization, to ensure the quality and continuity of patient care for patients of all ages. Performs and records quality control data for departmental equipment, reporting needs for repairs or preventative maintenance. Participates in performance improvement areas that are identified.
Shifts Available:
- Monday - Thursday 4:00PM-2:30AM
- Monday - Thursday 8:00PM - 6:30AM
- Friday - Sunday 8:00AM-8:30PM
- Friday - Sunday 6:00PM-6:30AM
- Friday - Sunday 8:00PM-8:30AM
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Shall be capable of operating CT related radiographic equipment, perform radiological procedures, operate the PACS and utilize radiographic supplies per department standards.
- Participates in On Call requirements, supporting CT services in the Medical Imaging Department, as well as back-up support for 2nd and 3rd shifts in Diagnostic Radiology.
- Manages the work flow of the department to ensure the completion of work assignments.
- Identifies each patient, reviews orders for consistency (examination ordered/clinical diagnosis) and records pertinent data in RIS/PACS at all times.
- Reviews each examination for technical accuracy, presents completed examination to Radiologist, and communicates pertinent data to persons responsible for the care of the patient following the procedure.
- Demonstrates ability to organize patient care and set priorities by providing critical care first and by implementing the physician’s orders.
- Implements care in a knowledgeable, skillful, consistent, and continuous manner to ensure the delivery of quality care according to age specific guidelines ranging from infancy to geriatrics.
- Adheres to all department/Hospital safety procedures for patient and material handling.
- Demonstrates an understanding of and adherence to Compliance and Ethics Program.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES
Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings.
These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health’s reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South.
Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion.
Core Accountabilities:
- Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance.
- Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment.
- Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area.
- Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members.
Core Capabilities:
- Supporting Colleagues: Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance and gain knowledge in new areas. Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships. Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences.
- Delivering Excellent Services: Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them. Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions. Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness.
- Ensuring High Quality: Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly. Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring.
- Managing Resources Effectively: Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure. Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area. Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities.
- Fostering Innovation: Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches. Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges. Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.
Position Qualifications:
Responsibilities:
Certifications:
LIC-American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - Licensure - Others
Work Experience:
Relevant Work Experience
Experience Level:
Less than 1 year
Education:
Graduate of an approved discipline specific program
This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth.
Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.
Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.
Organization:
VCH CT Scanner
Job Summary:
Under the direction of the Director of Medical Imaging Services, works closely with the Chief/Lead Technologist and Radiologists to perform diagnostic computerized tomography (CT) examinations, contributing to the efficient operation of the department and promoting the philosophy of the organization, to ensure the quality and continuity of patient care for patients of all ages. Performs and records quality control data for departmental equipment, reporting needs for repairs or preventative maintenance. Participates in performance improvement areas that are identified.
Shifts Available:
- Monday - Thursday 4:00PM-2:30AM
- Monday - Thursday 8:00PM - 6:30AM
- Friday - Sunday 8:00AM-8:30PM
- Friday - Sunday 6:00PM-6:30AM
- Friday - Sunday 8:00PM-8:30AM
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Shall be capable of operating CT related radiographic equipment, perform radiological procedures, operate the PACS and utilize radiographic supplies per department standards.
- Participates in On Call requirements, supporting CT services in the Medical Imaging Department, as well as back-up support for 2nd and 3rd shifts in Diagnostic Radiology.
- Manages the work flow of the department to ensure the completion of work assignments.
- Identifies each patient, reviews orders for consistency (examination ordered/clinical diagnosis) and records pertinent data in RIS/PACS at all times.
- Reviews each examination for technical accuracy, presents completed examination to Radiologist, and communicates pertinent data to persons responsible for the care of the patient following the procedure.
- Demonstrates ability to organize patient care and set priorities by providing critical care first and by implementing the physician’s orders.
- Implements care in a knowledgeable, skillful, consistent, and continuous manner to ensure the delivery of quality care according to age specific guidelines ranging from infancy to geriatrics.
- Adheres to all department/Hospital safety procedures for patient and material handling.
- Demonstrates an understanding of and adherence to Compliance and Ethics Program.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES
Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings.
These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health’s reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South.
Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion.
Core Accountabilities:
- Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance.
- Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment.
- Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area.
- Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members.
Core Capabilities:
- Supporting Colleagues: Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance and gain knowledge in new areas. Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships. Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences.
- Delivering Excellent Services: Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them. Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions. Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness.
- Ensuring High Quality: Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly. Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring.
- Managing Resources Effectively: Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure. Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area. Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities.
- Fostering Innovation: Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches. Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges. Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.
Position Qualifications:
Responsibilities:
Certifications:
LIC-American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - Licensure - Others
Work Experience:
Relevant Work Experience
Experience Level:
Less than 1 year
Education:
Graduate of an approved discipline specific program
This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth.
Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding CT Tech Jobs
Get your ARRT(CT) credential before applying
Most sponsoring employers require both ARRT(R) and ARRT(CT) certification before they'll initiate an H-1B petition. Having both credentials in hand signals you're ready to work immediately and removes a common hiring barrier for international candidates.
Confirm state licensure requirements early
Radiologic technology licensure requirements vary by state. Some states require a separate state license on top of ARRT certification. Research your target state's requirements before accepting an offer, since delays in licensure can stall your visa petition and start date.
Target hospitals with established H-1B track records
Large hospital systems and academic medical centers sponsor H-1B visas far more consistently than small outpatient clinics. Employers with dedicated HR and immigration counsel move faster and make fewer petition errors, improving your chances of a smooth, timely approval.
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation criteria
H-1B approval for CT Techs requires your role to qualify as a specialty occupation. A bachelor's degree or higher in radiologic technology or a related health science field strengthens the petition. An associate's degree alone may not satisfy USCIS requirements without strong supporting documentation.
Negotiate a start date that accounts for H-1B timelines
Cap-subject H-1B petitions can only start on October 1 after winning the lottery in March. If your offer comes in late spring, you may face a multi-month gap. Discuss this timeline honestly with your employer so expectations are aligned from the beginning.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsoring employers
Not every CT Tech job posting makes visa sponsorship clear upfront. Migrate Mate filters specifically for employers open to sponsoring, saving you from applying to roles that will ultimately reject international candidates before the hiring process even begins.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can CT Techs get H-1B visa sponsorship?
Yes, CT Techs can qualify for H-1B sponsorship, but the role must meet USCIS's specialty occupation standard, which typically requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field. Some employers have successfully sponsored CT Techs with associate's degrees by providing extensive documentation showing the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree. Employers willing to sponsor are most commonly found at large hospital systems and academic medical centers.
Does a CT Tech need a bachelor's degree for H-1B sponsorship?
USCIS requires the position to be a specialty occupation, which generally means a minimum of a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Many CT Tech roles are filled by candidates with associate's degrees, which can complicate H-1B petitions. Employers sometimes address this by framing the role at a higher clinical or supervisory level, supported by job duty descriptions that justify the degree requirement. A strong immigration attorney makes a meaningful difference here.
Is ARRT certification required for sponsorship?
ARRT(R) certification and ARRT(CT) post-primary certification are not strictly required by immigration law, but virtually every U.S. employer sponsoring a CT Tech will require both before initiating a petition. State licensure adds another layer, as roughly half of U.S. states require radiologic technologists to hold a state-issued license in addition to ARRT credentials. Confirm all credential requirements with the specific employer and state before accepting an offer.
How long does H-1B sponsorship take for a CT Tech position?
For cap-subject H-1B petitions, the process starts with the March lottery registration, and approved petitions can't begin employment until October 1 of that year, a gap of roughly six months. Standard USCIS processing after lottery selection runs three to five months, though premium processing can reduce that to around two weeks for an additional fee paid by the employer. Cap-exempt employers, such as nonprofit hospitals affiliated with universities, can file and start employment year-round with faster timelines.
Where can I find CT Tech jobs that offer visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international candidates seeking U.S. visa sponsorship, with CT Tech listings from employers who have confirmed they're open to sponsoring. General job boards don't filter by sponsorship willingness, so you often can't tell until late in the process whether an employer will support your visa. Searching on Migrate Mate saves time and connects you directly with employers who understand the H-1B process for clinical roles.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored CT Tech jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.