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Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Radiology Technologist

Imaging TechIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$3/hour

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

UPMC offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus with a 2-year commitment.

Join our team as we seek skilled Radiology Technologists! The ideal candidate will possess a strong focus on patient care, thrive in collaborative environments, and excel in fast-paced settings. In this role, you'll collaborate with a dynamic group of radiologists and imaging techs to provide essential visualizations for accurate diagnosis and treatment.

This position will work rotating 12-hour shifts from 7:30 a. m. to 7:30 p. m., including every other weekend.

We've tailored this full-time position with your career and lifestyle in mind:

Embark on our innovative 6-step, 3-tiered career ladder, offering both leadership and clinical/technical tracks to cater to your individual career aspirations.

Enjoy promotional compensation increases ranging from 3-5%25 with each additional multi-skill modality certification you attain.

Take advantage of our monthly Student Loan Repayment Incentives, designed specifically for new 2024 Technologist graduates, offering up to $9,000 over three years following six months of full-time employment. **(Flex full-time employees receive a pro-rated amount of $6,300).

Opportunity for further loan repayment through our Scholars Program with selected educational institutions.

Benefit from sign-on bonuses up to $10,000 for Radiology Technologists.

Further Enhancing Your Experience

  • Access discounts on select education programs and receive up to $6,000 in tuition reimbursement annually.
  • Receive reimbursement for ARRT and ARMRIT certification exams for additional modalities earned.

Full-time employees enjoy up to 17 days of paid time off accrued per year for sick, personal, or vacation time, along with 7 paid holidays a year. Plus, choose from leading medical, dental, and vision benefit offerings tailored to support you and your family.

$2.55/hr. shift differential for qualifying evening and weekend hours.

Graduate of an ARRT approved school of Radiologic Technology or verification from ARRT approved school of completion of program and scheduled graduation date.

Technologists hired before graduation will have indirect supervision by an ARRT certified diagnostic technologist until the degree is verified.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances

ARRT Registry eligible as a Radiologic Technologist. Must obtain radiography registry within 6 months of hire date as of January 1, 2025. Diagnostic Technologists hired prior to January 1, 2025, will need to obtain their registry within 12 months of hire/transfer date. CPR or BLS Required. CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire

  • ARRT Certificate
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
  • Act 33 with renewal
  • Act 34 with renewal
  • Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
  • UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with radiologists and imaging technicians to provide essential visualizations for accurate patient diagnosis and treatment. Perform duties in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a strong focus on patient care.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an ARRT approved school of Radiologic Technology and be ARRT registry eligible. Required certifications include BLS/CPR and various state-mandated clearances (Act 31, 33, 34, and 73).

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Radiologic ImagingCollaborationDiagnostic Visualization

Radiologic Technology Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Radiologic Technology listings this role was benchmarked against, 53% have no call, 55% require no weekends.

What does the Radiologic Technology market look like in Pennsylvania?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.2 / 10 · above average in radiologic technology (imaging tech)ranked against 1,157 Radiologic Technology (Imaging Tech) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedRadiologic Technology median $96k (middle half $86k–$118k)300 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingPennsylvania index 97.6US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Radiologic Technology listings in Pennsylvania52 active1,157 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 53% no call · 55% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$10k sign-on · $9k loan repaymentUS healthcare professional listings: 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 6% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Radiologic Technology listings268 in the last 30 days171 the 30 days before (+57%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Radiologic Technology pay trend−2.7% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,157 Radiologic Technology (Imaging Tech) listings), 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 Radiology Technologist at UPMC a 6.2 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 1,157 active Radiologic Technology (Imaging Tech) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Imaging Tech Jobs

37 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

24 jobs · 22 employers
7
<$85k
8
$85k-105k
2
$105k-125k
4
$125k-145k
3
$145k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

27 jobs · 22 employers
401k / retirement match
93%
Sign-on bonus
33% this job
CME allowance
11%
Relocation assistance
11%
PSLF eligible
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Interventional Radiology Technologist - Full Time - Days - Weill Cornell

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital · New York, New York

$59.85-$71.51/hr
#2

Mammography Technologist - Imaging Center

Providence · Rancho Mission Viejo, California

$45.99-$71.4/hr
#3

Radiology & Mammography Technologist

$55-$70/hr
#4

Radiology Technologist - Orthopedics

$43.26-$67.18/hr
+ 35 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 6.2
Better work-life than 70% of Radiologic Technology (Imaging Tech) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,157 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends
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About UPMC

Hospitals and Health Care
Pittsburgh, PA
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus up to $10,000
Student loan repayment incentives up to $9,000 over three years
Tuition reimbursement up to $6,000 annually
Reimbursement for ARRT and ARMRIT certification exams
Up to 17 days PTO per year
7 paid holidays
Medical, dental, vision benefits
Shift differential $2.55/hr for evening and weekend hours

Living in Harrisburg

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$264k
Typical market rent
$1,388/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
98.7
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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