Lead Diagnostic Radiology Technologist
Listed compensation
$31.49-$41.22/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
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Expected pay for this position is $31.49 - $41.22/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is an Hourly position.
OSF offers a supportive environment focused on professional growth and development.
Benefits include paid continuing education units (CEUs), tuition reimbursement for further education, a 401(k) plan with a dollar-for-dollar match on the first 5% of salary contributed, and 40 hours of Well-Being Time each year, available after 90 days of employment and renewed annually on your work anniversary.
In addition, OSF HealthCare is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
Position Summary
Responsible for coordinating and directing the activities of personnel performing radiology exams to obtain images for diagnosis and treatment by physicians. Conducts and leads employees in diagnostic radiology procedures.
Ensures provision of high quality services and compliance with department, Medical Center, and third-party requirements. Responsible for collaboration with leadership to ensure adequate staffing and properly functioning equipment.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate patient care to all we serve.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Education
- Completion of a formal Radiography program with associated certificate or degree
Licensure/Certification
- IEMA License in Radiography
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologist ARRT(R) registered
Experience
- Minimum of 2 years clinical experience
Preferred Qualifications
Other Skills and Knowledge
- Strong interpersonal, analytical, and multi-tasking skills.
- Working knowledge of HIPAA, privacy, and safe guarding protected health information.
- Proficient in supervision, instruction and evaluation.
- BLS in preferred for MSS
OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Key Responsibilities
The Lead Diagnostic Radiology Technologist coordinates and directs radiology personnel to ensure high-quality diagnostic imaging services. They collaborate with leadership to manage staffing levels and ensure equipment is functioning properly.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Radiologic Technology Career Context
In Illinois, the Radiologic Technology weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$76k (66 salary observations; 268 listings), vs ~$80k nationally (707 salary observations; 5,174 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-04-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$76k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $76k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $65k–$86k | Radiologic Technology median $93k (middle half $89k–$99k)55 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Illinois vs national | $76k median in Illinois | $80k nationally (−4%)66 state / 707 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$76k in purchasing power | Illinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Radiologic Technology listings in Illinois | 52 active | 1,228 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 35% no call · 65% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | loan repayment | US healthcare professional listings: 26% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 7% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Radiologic Technology pay trend | +5.6% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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