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Essentia Health
Fargo, North Dakota

Radiologic Technologist

Imaging TechIncludes weekendsNo callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$30.14-$45.21/hr

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Job Description

Building Location

32nd Avenue Building

Department: 3012200 GENERAL RADIOLOGY - 32ND HOSP

Job Description

*Eligible for Hiring Incentives!*

Advance your career with Essentia Health’s dedicated care team in Fargo, ND!

Join us at Essentia Health–Fargo. We combine the expertise of a full-service regional medical center with the welcoming spirit of our community. Our 133-bed hospital features a birthing center, 10-bed newborn intensive care unit, and a 24/7 emergency department.

As a Level II Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center, we deliver advanced, life-saving care close to home. Located in the heart of Fargo and connected to the Essentia Health–32nd Avenue Clinic, we provide patients and families with seamless, compassionate care in a vibrant and growing community.

Why Join Our Team?

At Essentia Health, we value our employees and provide a comprehensive benefits package to support your success, including:

  • Health & Dental Insurance
  • Life & Accident Insurance
  • 401k & Pension Plans
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Relocation Assistance

In This Role You Will Get Too

Responsible for administration of ionizing radiation to patients of all ages for diagnostic and/or research purposes, providing patient services, and performing radiographic procedures using radiographic modalities in acute care setting.

Education Qualifications

Graduate of a Committee of Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA), accredited radiography program or equivalent.

Must have a valid ARRT license and certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in radiography, or equivalent.

Licensure/Certification Qualifications

Upon earning ARRT certification must maintain certification

West Market

If North Dakota, must have current or temporary license on North Dakota Medical Imaging & Radiation Therapy Board of Examiners (NDMIRT) upon hire/transfer

FTE

0.8

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option

Shift Rotation

Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time

Days/Evenings/Nights

Shift End Time

Days/Evenings/Nights

Weekends

Holidays

No

Call Obligation

No

Union

Union Posting Deadline:

Compensation Range

$30.14 - $45.21

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs.

We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.

To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary.

For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.

Key Responsibilities

Administer ionizing radiation to patients of all ages for diagnostic or research purposes and provide patient services in an acute care setting. Perform radiographic procedures using radiographic modalities.

Requirements

Graduate from a CAHEA-accredited radiography program or equivalent. Hold valid ARRT certification in radiography and, for work in North Dakota, a current or temporary license from the North Dakota Medical Imaging & Radiation Therapy Board of Examiners upon hire or transfer.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Ionizing Radiation AdministrationPatient CareDiagnostic Imaging

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 ~$78k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $88k in an average-cost state. 58.8% of North Dakota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Essentia Health holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 73/100, 141 active listings.

What does the Radiologic Technology market look like in North Dakota?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.1 / 10 · above average in radiologic technology (imaging tech)ranked against 1,128 Radiologic Technology (Imaging Tech) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$63k–$94kRadiologic Technology median $96k (middle half $86k–$119k)318 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$88k in purchasing powerNorth Dakota index 89.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Radiologic Technology listings in North Dakota6 active1,196 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 50% no call · 63% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings: 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 7% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Radiologic Technology listings325 in the last 30 days167 the 30 days before (+95%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Radiologic Technology pay trend+6.1% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Essentia Healthsilver tier, 73/100Top Employers work-life index141 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,128 Radiologic Technology (Imaging Tech) listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Radiologic Technologist at Essentia Health a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Radiologic Technology (Imaging Tech) — ranked against 1,128 active Radiologic Technology (Imaging Tech) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Top Imaging Tech Jobs

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

19 jobs · 17 employers
4
<$80k
6
$80k-100k
5
$100k-120k
4
$120k-140k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

15 jobs
401k / retirement match
87% this job
Sign-on bonus
40%
CME allowance
13%
Relocation assistance
7% this job
PSLF eligible
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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Providence · Santa Rosa, CA, United States

$43.26-$67.18/hr
#2

Senior Radiology Technologist

Providence · Portland, Oregon

$41.63-$64.63/hr
#3

Interventional Radiology Technologist III: Cath Lab

$85k-$131k
#4

Radiologic Technologist - Pediatric

$37.29-$61.64/hr
+ 20 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 6.1
Better work-life than 70% of Radiologic Technology (Imaging Tech) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,128 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Essentia Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Duluth, MN
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life & Accident Insurance
401k
Pension Plan
Flexible Spending Account
Employee Assistance Program
Relocation Assistance

Living in Fargo

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$293k
Typical market rent
$1,094/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
90.9
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 · Fargo, ND-MN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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