Radiology Technologist
Listed compensation
$60-$65/hr
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
- X-Ray Technologist (ARRT) – Contract or Full Time
- Location: Vernon Hills, Illinois
- Competitive Pay + Full Benefits
- Join Our Radiology Team
We are seeking a Registered Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) who is passionate about patient care and diagnostic imaging. In this role, you will perform radiologic procedures while ensuring patient safety, image quality, and compliance with regulatory standards.
- This is a great opportunity to join a supportive imaging team with strong benefits and career stability.
- Radiologic Technologist Responsibilities
- Perform diagnostic X-ray imaging procedures as ordered by physicians
- Ensure patient safety and radiation protection standards are followed
- Properly position patients for accurate imaging results
- Maintain accurate patient imaging records and documentation
- Assist with equipment maintenance and imaging supplies
- Maintain a clean and safe imaging environment
- Work collaboratively with physicians and healthcare staff
- Radiologic Technologist Requirements
- Associate’s Degree in Radiologic Technology from an accredited program
- ARRT Registered Radiologic Technologist (RT)
- Valid State Radiologic Technologist License
- CPR/AED Certification for Healthcare Providers
- Experience with PACS and radiology computer systems preferred
- Ability to assist patients with positioning and mobility
Benefits
- Eligible employees receive:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- AD&D Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Profit Sharing
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Wellness Program
- Identity Protection Plan
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Compensation: Salary is based on experience, skills, and location.
- Apply today to join a team committed to quality imaging and exceptional patient care.
Key Responsibilities
Perform physician-ordered diagnostic X-ray procedures while maintaining patient safety, radiation protection, and image quality. Document imaging accurately, help maintain equipment and a clean imaging environment, and collaborate with physicians and healthcare staff.
Requirements
Requires an associate degree in Radiologic Technology from an accredited program, ARRT registration, a valid state radiologic technologist license, and healthcare-provider CPR/AED certification. Experience with PACS and radiology computer systems is preferred, along with the ability to assist patients with positioning and mobility.
Key Skills
Radiologic Technology Career Context
In Illinois, the Radiologic Technology weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$76k (38 salary observations; 114 listings), vs ~$80k nationally (340 salary observations; 2,176 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-05-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 40 active Radiologic Technology listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% have no call, 75% require no weekends.
Radiologic Technology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$130k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $130k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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Listing-based score
Living in Gurnee
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $356k
- Typical market rent
- $1,957/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 27 min
- State income tax
- Up to 5%
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.