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Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Radiology Technologist - Clinic

Imaging TechNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$25.5-$38.25/hr

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Job Description

Location: Avera Orthopedics Plaza 4 (STE 300)

Worker Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day Shift (United States of America)

Pay Range

The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

$25.50 - $38.25

Position Highlights

*May be eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus!*

You Belong at Avera

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

A Brief Overview

Performs radiologic examinations to allow accurate interpretation for diagnosis. Completes all appropriate paperwork.

What You Will Do

Performs various radiology procedures that produce examinations of premium diagnostic quality according to policy and procedure on a daily basis.

Performs all aspects of patient care during the performance of radiology procedures.

Maintains inventory and stock supplies as necessary.

Performs all routine maintenance and cleaning according to procedure. Performs equipment repair when necessary.

Assumes responsibility for any department to physician communication as needed.

Performs all quality control and quality assurance procedures for radiology and as outlined by the state of operation, FDA, and JCAHO.

Pushes and/or requests CD of images to be sent to outside facilities for comparison. Assures that reports are sent to outside providers who request images done by the facility.

Assists with processing of reports and images and other necessary office maintenance duties.

Essential Qualifications

The individual must be able to work the hours specified.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds.

These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

Associate's or certificate of completion from an accredited School of Radiology

ARRT Certification - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) within 60 Days

Minimum Age Requirements

18

Expectations and Standards

Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.

  • Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
  • Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
  • Maintain confidentiality.

Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.

Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Benefits You Need & Then Some

Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.

  • PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
  • Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
  • Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to talent@avera.org.

Key Responsibilities

Performs various radiologic examinations to ensure premium diagnostic quality while maintaining equipment and inventory. Manages patient care during procedures and coordinates communication between departments and physicians.

Requirements

Requires an associate degree or certificate from an accredited School of Radiology. Candidates must obtain ARRT certification within 60 days of hire.

Key Skills

Equipment maintenanceDiagnostic imagingInventory management

Radiologic Technology Career Context

Of the 40 active Radiologic Technology listings this role was benchmarked against, 45% have no call, 75% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for South Dakota is 88.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$66k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $75k in an average-cost state. 58.2% of South Dakota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

South Dakota has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$66k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Annual compensation range

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 5.1
Better work-life than 60% of Radiologic Technology (Imaging Tech) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,282 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights

Living in Sioux Falls

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$304k
Typical market rent
$1,302/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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

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Benefits & Perks

PTO available day 1
Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
Career development and mentorship
$10,000 sign-on bonus