Radiology Technologist (Straight Weekends)
Listed compensation
$29-$41.5/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.
Work Shift
Varies (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours
36
Compensation
Salary Range: $29.00 - $41.50 Sign-on bonus available!
Union Position
No
Department Details
Sanford Bismarck Medical Center is a Level 2 trauma center. As a member of the Sanford Radiology team, you will be a part of a teaching facility and will work with state of the art equipment to include:
Fluoroscopy
Siemens Luminos Agile Max Fluoro
Diagnostic X-Ray Imaging
GE X-Ray & Carestream Portables
Operating Room Fluoroscopy
- OEC C-Arms
- Medtronic O-Arm
Straight Weekend 12 hour shifts.
Summary
Performs diagnostic imaging examinations on patients, ensuring the production of quality diagnostic images. Operates equipment to produce diagnostic images according to patient cases and relevant guidelines; ensures the quality of images is satisfactory for clinical purposes.
Job Description
Ensures accurate patient positioning during radiographic procedures; conducts image operations according to provider requests and other technical factors. Implements radiation safety guidelines and conducts proper radiation protection practices during the imaging process.
Delivers excellent patient care and education before, during, and after diagnostic imaging procedures. Ability to understand and navigate the electronic medical record (EMR) system. Willingness to perform additional duties as assigned.
Sanford Rural Health Network Facility sites may expand job responsibilities based on the needs of the facility, to include, but not limited to: on-call rotation nights, weekends, and holidays. Perform diagnostic radiology procedures. Perform basic diagnostic radiology tasks and aware of general radiology protocols.
May perform mobile imaging, electrocardiogram (EKG), cardiac monitor placement, and dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) procedures.
Qualifications
Completion of an educational program accepted by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) is required.
Working knowledge of diagnostic radiographic principles, including radiographic positioning, film/image processing, quality control, and radiation protection is required.
Registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) is required. If working in North Dakota and performing medical imaging or radiation therapy procedures, licensure with the North Dakota Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Board (NDMIRT) is required.
If working in South Dakota, candidates must obtain their ARRT certification within 60 days of hire. In the state of Iowa, all technologists must have a permit to practice through the Iowa Department of Public Health in order to practice in the state of Iowa.
If working at some clinic locations, a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification may be required within the first eight weeks of hire into the position. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within six weeks of employment and re-certification as necessary is required. Driver's license may be required, dependent upon department.
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.
Key Responsibilities
Performs diagnostic imaging examinations on patients while ensuring the production of high-quality images for clinical purposes. Operates specialized radiology equipment and maintains strict adherence to radiation safety guidelines.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Radiologic Technology Career Context
The cost-of-living index for North Dakota is 89.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$73k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $82k in an average-cost state. 58.8% of North Dakota 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $60k–$86k | Radiologic Technology median $97k (middle half $86k–$119k)311 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$82k in purchasing power | North Dakota index 89.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Radiologic Technology listings in North Dakota | 5 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 | not stated | 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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