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Lansing, Michigan

Radiology Technologist - Neurosurgery

Imaging TechFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Position Summary:

Performs a variety of imaging procedures consistent with established policies and procedures at a technical level typically requiring general supervision.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Gives straightforward explanations and instructions to foster a sense of comfort and confidence to patients and ensure the needs of individual patients are met.

  • Operates and maintains all assigned imaging department equipment including but not limited to x-ray.
  • Positions patients and uses radiologic equipment to correctly capture the images requested by a physician.

Accurately performs all imaging exams as ordered in accordance with established policies, procedures, regulations, and laws; ensures the physician on duty is notified of the results.

Completes quality assurance processes and practices radiation safety in order to reduce exposure to patients, staff and self.

Required

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Graduation from an AMA-approved school of radiology technology.
  • Certified in general radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT).
  • Current BLS certification.

Preferred

Associate degree in radiology.

Key Responsibilities

Performs various imaging procedures and operates radiologic equipment to capture diagnostic images as requested by physicians. Ensures patient comfort, maintains equipment, and adheres to radiation safety protocols and quality assurance standards.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma or GED and graduation from an AMA-approved school of radiology technology. Must hold current ARRT certification in general radiologic technology and BLS certification.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

X-ray operationPatient positioningNeurosurgery support

Radiologic Technology Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Radiologic Technology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

What does the Radiologic Technology market look like in Michigan?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedRadiologic Technology median $98k (middle half $88k–$112k)105 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingMichigan index 96.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Radiologic Technology listings in Michigan60 active1,222 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 51% no call · 60% no weekends43 benchmarked listings
Radiologic Technology pay trend+7.0% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Imaging Tech Jobs

25 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

18 jobs · 17 employers
5
<$85k
7
$85k-110k
4
$110k-135k
2
$135k-160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

17 jobs
401k / retirement match
88%
Sign-on bonus
41%
Relocation assistance
18%
CME allowance
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Interventional Radiology Technologist - Full Time - Days - Weill Cornell

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital · New York, New York

$59.85-$71.51/hr
#2

MRI Technologist - Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Providence · Apple Valley, California

$48.47-$71.47/hr
#3

Radiology Technologist

$36.99-$57.44/hr
#4

Radiology Technologist - Providence Alaska Medical Center

$36.99-$57.44/hr
+ 23 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 1.5
Below most Radiologic Technology (Imaging Tech) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,151 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Lansing

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$193k
Typical market rent
$1,222/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.0
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Lansing-East Lansing, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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