Diagnostic Radiology Technologist
Listed compensation
$27.94-$32.87/hr
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Job Description
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Expected pay for this position is $27.94 - $32.87/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is an Hourly position.
OSF offers a supportive environment focused on professional growth and development.
Benefits include paid continuing education units (CEUs), tuition reimbursement for further education, a 401(k) plan with a dollar-for-dollar match on the first 5% of salary contributed, and 40 hours of Well-Being Time each year, available after 90 days of employment and renewed annually on your work anniversary.
In addition, OSF HealthCare is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
OSF will invest in you on day 1! Candidates with 5+ years of direct experience will receive 24 hours of Vacation and Holiday time that will be available for use beginning day 1. This is in addition to our generous time-off benefits.
Position Summary
The Diagnostic Radiology Technologist II performs radiographic procedures independently at a technical level. They are responsible for performing technical procedures that require independent judgment with ingenuity and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis.
They perform patient intake by collecting medical history and must be able to answer patient questions regarding the imaging procedure. They follow specific instructions from providers on what areas to image and guide patients through the imaging process safely and comfortably.
In addition, they operate imaging equipment proficiently in several different settings which include surgery and fluoroscopy procedures, have a firm understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the human body, demonstrate knowledge of proper imaging techniques(i. e. positioning and technical factors) in special populations such as children, the elderly, and patients with debilitating conditions and may confer with providers on the result of imaging tests and may collaborate to determine whether additional images are required.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Education
- Completion of a formal Radiography program with associated certificate or degree.
Licensure/ Certification
- IEMA License in Radiography
- Radiology Registration from ARRT or Registry Eligible (Must obtain within 6 months of hire if not already registered
- American Heart Association (BLS)
Other Skills/ Knowledge
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft software.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to be detail oriented.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience
- Previous experience with routine diagnostic procedures in General Radiology Previous experience in customer service/patient experience setting
OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Key Responsibilities
The Diagnostic Radiology Technologist performs radiographic procedures independently using judgment and initiative to apply ionizing radiation for diagnosis. They are responsible for patient intake, guiding patients through imaging processes, and operating equipment in various settings including surgery.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Radiologic Technology Career Context
In Illinois, the Radiologic Technology weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$76k (49 salary observations; 227 listings), vs ~$80k nationally (615 salary observations; 4,898 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-04-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$63k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $63k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $58k–$68k | Radiologic Technology median $93k (middle half $89k–$99k)58 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Illinois vs national | $76k median in Illinois | $80k nationally (−4%)49 state / 615 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$63k in purchasing power | Illinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Radiologic Technology listings in Illinois | 58 active | 1,171 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 23% no call · 65% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | loan repayment | US healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 26% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 7% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Radiologic Technology listings | 295 in the last 30 days | 162 the 30 days before (+82%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Radiologic Technology pay trend | +4.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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