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Freeman Health System
Joplin, Missouri

Lead Breast Imaging Technologist | Freeman West | Full-Time

Imaging TechFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Our Mission

To improve the health of the communities we serve through contemporary, innovative, quality healthcare solutions.

  • About Us – Radiology
  • State of the art digital equipment.
  • Teaching department with students in many areas; MRI, X-Ray and Ultrasound.
  • Team of exceptional professionals with many years of experience.
  • Excellent communication and work environment with Radiologists.

What You'll Do

Responsible for overseeing the day-to-day clinical operations and workflow of the breast imaging department. This role ensures efficient patient flow, appropriate resource utilization, and consistent execution of established imaging standards.

The Lead Technologist serves as the primary point of coordination for technologists during daily operations and works closely with the Department Manager, Quality Coordinator, and Lead Interpreting Physician to ensure high-quality patient care and operational efficiency.

Requirements

  • ARRT certification in Mammography (R)(M) required.
  • Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in mammography.
  • Prior experience in a lead or senior technologist role preferred.
  • Strong understanding of breast imaging workflows, including screening, diagnostic, and interventional procedures.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage workflow and prioritize tasks in a high-volume environment.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Proficiency in PACS, RIS, and scheduling systems

Freeman Perks and Programs

  • For eligible full-time and part-time employees Freeman offers a wide variety of career opportunities, a great work culture and generous benefits, most starting day one!
  • Health, vision, dental insurance
  • Retirement with employer match
  • Wellness program with discounts to Health Insurance or Cash Bonus with Participation
  • Milestone payments with longevity of employment
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Extended Sick pay
  • Disability pay
  • Learning Center designated only for Freeman Family members
  • Payroll deduction at different locations such as The Daily Grind, Freeman Gift Shop, Cafeteria, etc.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day clinical operations and workflow of the breast imaging department to ensure efficient patient flow. Coordinate with technologists and leadership to maintain high-quality imaging standards and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Workflow ManagementInterpersonal CommunicationDiagnostic ImagingScreening Mammography

Radiologic Technology Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Radiologic Technology listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

What does the Radiologic Technology market look like in Missouri?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedRadiologic Technology median $84k (middle half $74k–$114k)12 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingMissouri index 90.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Radiologic Technology listings in Missouri32 active1,094 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 32% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 26% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 6% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Radiologic Technology listings233 in the last 30 days196 the 30 days before (+19%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Radiologic Technology pay trend+1.8% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Imaging Tech Jobs

25 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

19 jobs
3
<$85k
9
$85k-105k
4
$105k-125k
2
$125k-145k
1
$146k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

20 jobs
401k / retirement match
95% this job
Sign-on bonus
45%
Loan repayment
15%
CME allowance
15%
PSLF eligible
15%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Radiology & Mammography Technologist

Neighbor Health · Charleston, West Virginia

$55-$70/hr
#2

Senior Radiology Technologist

Providence · Portland, Oregon

$41.63-$64.63/hr
#3

Interventional Radiology Technologist III: Cath Lab

$85k-$131k
#4

Ultrasound Technologist- OBGYN- Reliant Medical Group

$39.7-$59.55/hr
+ 23 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 1.5
Below most Radiologic Technology (Imaging Tech) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,100 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Freeman Health System

Hospitals and Health Care
Joplin, Missouri
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Retirement with Employer Match
Wellness Program
Paid Time Off
Extended Sick Pay
Disability Pay

Living in Joplin

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$206k
Typical market rent
$1,173/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
State income tax
Up to 5.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.