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Aberdeen, South Dakota

Network Radiology Technologist, Multi-Modality - Aberdeen, SD - FT

Imaging TechIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$67K - $108K

The week · per this posting

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Posted 2mo 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

32

Compensation

Salary Range: $32.50 - $52.00 $15,000 sign on bonus available!

Union Position

No

Department Details

Join our team in a full-time MRI/CT position providing imaging services for a diverse patient population, including scheduled outpatients, inpatients, and Emergency Department patients. As part of a Level IV Trauma Center, you'll gain valuable experience while delivering high-quality patient care across a broad range of clinical settings.

Summary

Performs diagnostic imaging examinations on patients, ensuring the production of quality diagnostic images within Network locations. 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. Must also have at least one additional modality recognized American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

This may be, but is not limited to: Computed Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR), Mammography (M), Bone Densitometry (BD) 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.

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 across multiple modalities to produce high-quality images for clinical purposes. Ensures accurate patient positioning and adheres to radiation safety guidelines while providing patient education and care.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

CT Scan

Radiology Career Context

Of the 40 active Radiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 43% have no call, 75% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for South Dakota is 88.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$42k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $47k in an average-cost state. 58.2% of South Dakota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

South Dakota has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$42k midpoint, that is roughly $2k–$3k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Work-life snapshot

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

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

  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Aberdeen

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$234k≈ 7.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,097/mo≈ 41% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
12 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Sanford Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Sioux Falls, SD
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
$15,000 Sign-On Bonus