Radiologic Technologist I
Listed compensation
$56K–$84K /yr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Pay Range
$26.80 - $40.20
A successful candidate's actual pay rate will be based on several factors including relevant experience, skills, training, certifications and education.
Under the direction of the radiologist, provides X-ray services to patient.
Closely follows physician's instructions, appropriately positions patients, prepares and operates equipment, and accurately records the images requested.
Position Specifics
- Department: Radiology
- Core Function: Imaging
- Schedule: Day Shift/Full-time
- Facility: St John’s Hospital
- Location: Springfield, IL
- Sign On Bonus: up to $20,000
- Compensation that aligns with your experience
Education Qualifications
- Bachelors or Associates degree is required or must have completed an accredited radiology technology program.
Experience Qualifications
- 1 year experience is preferred.
Certifications, Licenses and Registrations
- WI: Licensed Radiographer issued by the WI Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) is required.
- IL: Accreditation (or Temporary Accreditation) in Medical Radiation Technology issued by the IL Department of Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) is required.
- Certification/registration or registry-eligible as a Radiologic Technologist specializing in Radiography (RT(R)) by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) is required. Certification/registration must be obtained within 12 months.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.
Job Description
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 13,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy.
These are the ideals we believe in, work by, and live each day.
Built upon more than 145 years of service to the communities we serve, we now look to the future and our place in it as a health care system that strives to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments.
Regardless of how far our passion for excellence carries us, our focus will always remain on the most important person in our entire organization: The patient.
Benefits
HSHS provides a benefits package designed to support the overall well-being of our colleagues including their physical, emotional, financial, spiritual, and work health. Colleagues budgeted to work at least 32 hours per pay period are eligible for HSHS benefits.
- Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need.
- Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions.
- Education Assistance benefits include up to $5,250 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period.
- Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more!
- Other benefits include: Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, ID theft coverage, colleague rewards and recognition program, discount program, and more!
Benefits
HSHS and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
HSHS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.
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Key Responsibilities
The role involves providing X-ray services to patients under the direction of a radiologist, which includes closely following physician instructions and operating equipment. The technologist is responsible for appropriately positioning patients and accurately recording the requested images.
Requirements
Candidates must possess either a Bachelor's or Associate's degree or have completed an accredited radiology technology program, with one year of experience preferred. Required certifications include a Licensed Radiographer in WI (if applicable), IEMA accreditation in IL, ARRT certification or registry eligibility in Radiography (RT(R)), and current Basic Life Support (BLS).
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Radiologic Technology Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$70k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $70k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 40 active Radiologic Technology listings this role was benchmarked against, 35% have no call, 73% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.1 / 10 · above average in radiologic technology (imaging tech) | ranked against 1,157 Radiologic Technology (Imaging Tech) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$70k in purchasing power | Illinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Radiologic Technology listings in Illinois | 50 active | 1,157 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 35% no call · 73% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $20k sign-on | US healthcare professional listings: 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 6% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Radiologic Technology listings | 268 in the last 30 days | 171 the 30 days before (+57%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Radiologic Technology pay trend | −2.7% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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