Radiologic Technologist - Per Diem
Listed compensation
$26-$35.23/hr
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Uses an understanding of the principles of growth/development to provide age specific treatment/care.
Demonstrates knowledge/skills to perform diagnostic procedures in one or more modalities: General Radiography; CAT Scan; Pain Management; Fluoroscopy, OR procedures, DEXA, and Mammography.
Ensures patients are properly identified/prepared for diagnostic procedures; positions patient immobilization/support devices; adjusts lead shield.
Adjusts equipment, determines voltage, current, exposure time; operates equipment to produce quality images as required by the Radiologist.
- Operates mobile equipment to perform OR, ED, and/or bedside procedures.
- Transports patients to/from the department; assists in the general care of patients in the department.
- Participates in the clinical training of radiology students providing instruction, supervision, and/or evaluation.
- Utilizes PACS to maintain accurate patient records; prepares discs to route studies to other facilities.
- Greets/directs patients/visitors, and performs other related clerical duties.
- Other roles and responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements
Education and Experience
Graduate of accredited program in radiological technology.
Current American Registry of Radiologic Technology (AART) and IDNS (Illinois Department Nuclear Safety) licensure required.
Skills/Abilities
- Excellent communication/interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge/skills to meet certification, licensure, and performance standards in all assigned modalities.
- Demonstrated computer skills.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program
Key Responsibilities
Perform diagnostic imaging procedures across assigned modalities, prepare and position patients, operate imaging equipment, and produce quality images for radiologist review. Support patient care and transport, train radiology students, maintain records in PACS, and assist with related clerical duties.
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 ~$64k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $64k 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 | $54k–$73k | Radiologic Technology median $102k (middle half $102k–$102k)15 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 | ~$64k 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: 53% no call · 57% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Radiologic Technology pay trend | +7.0% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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