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Sanford Health
Bismarck, North Dakota

Radiology Technologist (Straight Weekends)

Imaging TechIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$29-$41.5/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 1mo ago

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.

What does the Radiologic Technology market look like in North Dakota?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$60k–$86kRadiologic Technology median $97k (middle half $86k–$119k)311 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$82k in purchasing powerNorth Dakota index 89.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Radiologic Technology listings in North Dakota5 active1,157 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 35% no call · 73% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings: 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 6% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Radiologic Technology listings268 in the last 30 days171 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Imaging Tech Jobs

20 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

20 jobs · 15 employers
8
<$100k
5
$100k-120k
4
$120k-140k
3
$140k-160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

15 jobs
401k / retirement match
87%
Sign-on bonus
40% this job
Relocation assistance
20%
PSLF eligible
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$59.85-$71.51/hr
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#3

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 1.5
Below most Radiologic Technology (Imaging Tech) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,157 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Bismarck

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$342k
Typical market rent
$1,242/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.0
State income tax
Up to 2.9%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Bismarck, ND metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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