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CoxHealth
Lamar, Missouri

CT-XRay Technologist - CBCH Diagnostic Radiology - Full Time Night Shift

Imaging TechIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Facility

Cox Barton County Hospital: 29 NW 1st Lane, Lamar, Missouri, United States of America, 64759

Department: 1553 CT Barton

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Hours: 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM

Work Shift

Evening Shift (United States of America)

CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace

excellence:

  • Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times.
  • Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces, Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare (2025, 2026), Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023, 2024), and Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024) by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group.
  • Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.
  • Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025).

Benefits

  • Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)
  • For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth

Job Description

Additional Information About the Position for Qualified Candidates

  • Up to $4,000 Sign-On Bonus
  • Up to 40 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off
  • Up to $3,000 Relocation Bonus
  • Up to $0.50 Certification Pay
  • Career Ladder up to $5,000

Job Summary

Independently, or under the direct supervision of a physician, performs radiology/CT procedures consistent with the established standard of medical care in radiology, following policies and protocols using established anatomical positioning and physiology to produce optimum images, while keeping patient welfare, confidentiality and comfort a top priority.

What You’ll Do

Perform a variety of radiology and CT imaging studies across inpatient and outpatient settings, while supporting advanced procedures, including:

  • CTA Head/Neck
  • CT Perfusion
  • CT Lung Cancer Screening
  • CT Calcium Scoring

You’ll Work with Advanced Technology, Including

  • GE 64 slice scanner
  • GE and Samsung X-ray equipment
  • EPIC EMR

Why Join Our Team

  • Flexible scheduling with 8- or 10-hour shifts
  • Supportive team environment with multi-modality techs who help perform different exams every day
  • Work at a progressive Level III Stroke Center leading the way for rural stroke care
  • Manageable call rotation averaging about four days per month
  • Manageable Saturday or Sunday rotation about 1-2 shifts per month (not whole weekends) (8 or 12 hour shifts available)

About Lamar

Our location offers a relaxed small‑town feel without sacrificing access to big‑city amenities. Just 30–45 minutes from Joplin or Pittsburg, you can enjoy college football tailgating, unique restaurants, beautiful hiking trails, and plenty of outdoor adventures—all within an easy drive.

Education

  • Required: Graduate of ARRT accredited School of Radiological Technology
  • Preferred: Associates Degree in Radiology

Experience

  • Required: Successful completion of a CT Training Program OR 1 Year CT

Experience

  • Preferred: 1-2 Years Related Experience

Skills

  • Strong analytical/problem solving skills.
  • Knowledge of current diagnostic radiology technical information.
  • Proficient in using computers and computer systems.
  • Excellent time management, interpersonal, presentation, organization, prioritizing, decision-making, and planning skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Able to work independently and collaboratively in teams.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

  • Required: R.T. (R) (ARRT)
  • Required: R.T. (R) (CT) (ARRT) within one year of hire

Key Responsibilities

Performs radiology and CT procedures independently or under physician supervision, adhering to medical standards and protocols to produce optimal images while prioritizing patient welfare, confidentiality, and comfort.

Requirements

Requires graduation from an ARRT accredited School of Radiological Technology and successful completion of a CT Training Program or 1 year of CT experience. Must obtain ARRT-CT certification within one year of hire and BLS within 90 days.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Analytical skillsComputer proficiencyInterpersonal skillsPresentation skillsOrganization skillsPrioritizing skillsDecision making skillsVerbal communication skillsTeamwork

CT Technology Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

CT Technology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

What does the CT Technology market look like in Missouri?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedCT Technology median $84k (middle half $74k–$114k)12 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingMissouri index 90.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
All ct technology listings in Missouri44 active1,589 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 33% no call · 60% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$4k sign-onUS healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 26% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 6% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New CT Technology listings27 in the last 30 days29 the 30 days before (−7%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
CT Technology pay trend (all specialties)+4.9% 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. Missouri figures use all ct technologys: too few Missouri CT Technology postings state pay.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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PSLF eligible
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CME allowance
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Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 126 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends
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About CoxHealth

Hospitals and Health Care
Springfield, MO
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Up to $4,000 Sign-On Bonus
Up to 40 hours front-loaded PTO
Up to $3,000 Relocation Bonus
Up to $0.50 Certification Pay
Career Ladder up to $5,000
Medical, Vision, Dental
Retirement with Employer Match

Living in Lamar

Median resident rent
$832/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
State income tax
Up to 5.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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