Radiologic Technologist

Imaging TechIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$32.3-$48.05/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Where You’ll Work

Welcome to Saint Joseph Hospital, a 433-bed hospital founded in 1877 by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth as the first hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Led by Sister Euphrasia Stafford, the mission to provide compassionate care to the underserved is still carried out today. Saint Joseph Hospital holds over two dozen national ranks and recognitions and is recognized as a 2024 Best Place to Work in Kentucky.

Saint Joseph is part of CommonSpirit Health, a non-profit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. With approximately 175,000 team members and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians.

Our commitment to serve the common good is delivered through the dedicated work of thousands of physicians, advanced practice clinicians, nurses, and staff; through clinical excellence delivered across a system of 140 hospitals and more than 2,200 care centers serving 24 states.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Radiologic Technologist (Rad Tech), you will be pivotal in producing diagnostic images that enable Radiologists to accurately diagnose and manage patient conditions.

Each day, you will perform a variety of imaging examinations, including X-rays, ultrasound, diagnostic fluoroscopy, CT/CAT scans, and MRIs, while actively contributing to a positive patient experience through direct interaction.

To excel, you must deeply understand diagnostic imaging's critical importance, encompassing expertise in workflow, patient positioning, and capturing precise results essential for timely and accurate diagnoses.

  • Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
  • Performs procedures to ensure quality patient care in accordance with Radiologist’s expectations and protocols.
  • Displays knowledge and complies with the National Patient Safety goals.
  • Supports and reports any identified compliance matters.
  • Participates in hospital and department quality assurance programs to ensure safety and satisfaction.
  • Maintains professional development and education for technical competency.
  • $25,000 Sign on bonus available to eligible new hires and up to $24,000 in educational assistance for student loans!
  • Job Requirements
  • Required
  • Associates Of Science In Radiologic Technology or a related field, upon hire and
  • Other Completion of an Accredited Program: The program must be accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)., upon hire
  • Medical Radiographer: KY, upon hire and
  • Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT, upon hire or
  • Registered Technologist Bone Densitometry, upon hire or
  • Registered Technologist Computed Tomography, upon hire or
  • Registered Technologist Cardio Interventional Radiography, upon hire or
  • Registered Technologist Mammography, upon hire or
  • Registered Technologist Magnetic Resonance Imaging, upon hire or
  • Registered Technologist Nuclear Medicine Technology, upon hire or
  • Registered Technologist Quality Management, upon hire or
  • Registered Technologist Radiation Therapy, upon hire or
  • Registered Technologist Vascualr Inteventional Rad, upon hire or
  • Registered Technologist Vascular Sonography, upon hire and
  • Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and assist physicians during complex interventional procedures by operating advanced imaging equipment and monitoring patient vitals. Maintain sterile fields and provide clinical leadership during emergency responses such as STEMI and Stroke.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Radiologic Technology with a KY Medical Radiographer license and ARRT registration. Required certifications include Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 90 days.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

C-arm OperationAseptic TechniqueHemodynamic MonitoringCritical ThinkingPatient EducationRadiation ProtectionSterile Field Preparation

Radiologic Technology Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Kentucky is 90.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$84k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $93k in an average-cost state. 61.6% of Kentucky clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Radiologic Technology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 11.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Of the 40 active Radiologic Technology listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Top Imaging Tech Jobs

7 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution7 jobs · 6 employers

4
<$120k
2
$120k-135k
1
$149k

Annual compensation range

#1

Interventional Radiology Technologist - Full Time - Days - Weill Cornell

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital · New York, New York

$59.85-$71.51/hr
#2

Radiologic Technologist - Pediatric

MultiCare Health System · Tacoma, Washington

$37.29-$61.64/hr
#3

Ultrasound Technologist OBGYN Fort Collins

$35.37-$58.95/hr
#4

Radiology Technologist

$36.99-$57.44/hr
+ 5 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 1.5
Below most Radiologic Technology (Imaging Tech) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,294 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes call

Living in Lexington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$314k
Typical market rent
$1,553/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.9
State income tax
Up to 4.5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · Lexington-Fayette, KY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Saint Joseph Hospital - Lexington

Hospitals and Health Care
Lexington, Kentucky
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

$25,000 sign-on bonus
Up to $24,000 educational assistance
Health insurance
Retirement plan
Paid time off
PSLF eligible