Diagnostic Radiology Technologist
Listed compensation
$27.25-$35.67/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
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Expected pay for this position is $27.25 - $35.67/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.
OSF will invest in you on day 1! Candidates with 5+ years of direct experience will receive 24 hours of Vacation and Holiday time that will be available for use beginning day 1. This is in addition to our generous time-off benefits.
Position Summary
The Diagnostic Radiology Technologist I performs radiographic procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision of technical detail.
Is responsible for performing technical procedures that may require independent judgment with ingenuity and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis. They perform patient intake by collecting medical history and must be able to answer patient questions regarding the imaging procedure.
They follow specific instructions from providers on what areas to image and guide patients through the imaging process safely and comfortably.
They operate imaging equipment proficiently, have a firm understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the human body, demonstrate knowledge of proper imaging techniques in all patient populations and may confer with Providers on the results of imaging tests and collaborates to determine whether additional images are required.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Education
- Completions of a formal Radiography program with associated certificate or degree.
Licensure/ Certification
- ARRT Registration is required at hire or within 2 years of hire after sitting for registration within 6 months of hire
- American Heart Association (BLS).
Preferred Qualifications
Experience
- Previous experience with routine diagnostic procedures in General Radiology Previous experience in customer service/patient experience setting
OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Key Responsibilities
The Diagnostic Radiology Technologist performs radiographic procedures and collects patient medical history while ensuring patient safety and comfort. They operate imaging equipment proficiently and collaborate with providers to determine if additional imaging is necessary.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Radiologic Technology Career Context
In Illinois, the Radiologic Technology weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$75k (72 salary observations; 277 listings), vs ~$80k nationally (807 salary observations; 5,154 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 ~$65k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $65k 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 | $57k–$74k | Radiologic Technology median $93k (middle half $89k–$99k)53 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Illinois vs national | $75k median in Illinois | $80k nationally (−6%)72 state / 807 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$65k in purchasing power | Illinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Radiologic Technology listings in Illinois | 51 active | 1,222 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 45% no call · 70% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Radiologic Technology pay trend | +7.0% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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