Radiologic Technologist - Casual PRN Variable shifts

Imaging TechIncludes callPer Diem

Listed compensation

$30-$45/hr

The week · per this posting

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

Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Company Description

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry.

As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system.

We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

Job Description

The Radigrapher Hospital reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

Maintains accountability for patient safety throughout the imaging process, including screening, preparation, monitoring, and post-procedure care.

  • Produces diagnostic-quality images using approved protocols and professional standards.
  • Apply professional judgment within approved protocols to optimize image quality and address imaging challenges.
  • Reviews images prior to exam completion and initiates corrective action when diagnostic adequacy is not met.
  • Administers contrast in accordance with policy, including screening for contraindications and patient monitoring (as applicable).
  • Operates imaging equipment and maintains imaging room readiness.
  • Identifies equipment performance issues and initiates follow-up through established service processes.
  • Coordinates exam flow and prioritizes time-sensitive studies.
  • Maintains accurate and timely documentation in medical record and image archive system, including exam set-up, image routing, result availability and charging accuracy.
  • Adheres to organizational values, ethical standards, and compliance requirements.
  • Consistently upholds all applicable quality and safety standards within diagnostic imaging, such as radiation safety, MRI safety, Infection prevention measures safe practices (as applicable to the role) to protect self, patients, visitors and team members
  • Ensures a positive patient experience throughout care delivery
  • Supports department initiatives to improve relationships, reliability, efficiency, growth
  • Supports additional responsibilities aligned with patient care and department needs

Qualifications

Required

  • Graduate of an accredited Radiology Technologist Program
  • American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Radiography (R)
  • Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) Accreditation
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)

Additional Information

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers.

If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check.

Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.

  • Job Shift: Rotating
  • Salary Range Minimum: $30.00
  • Salary Range Maximum: $45.00
  • Compensation: USD 30 - USD 45 - hourly

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Image quality optimizationContrast administrationEquipment operationMedical record documentation

Radiologic Technology Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Radiologic Technology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare ranks #3 of 11 employers hiring contract/1099 Imaging Tech on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 40 active Radiologic Technology listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% have no call, 55% require no weekends.

Top contract/1099 Imaging Tech Jobs

29 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution20 jobs

7
<$85k
5
$85k-100k
3
$100k-115k
5
$115k-130k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks20 jobs

401k / retirement match
70% this job
Sign-on bonus
50% this job
Loan repayment
20% this job
PSLF eligible
15% this job
Relocation assistance
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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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 1,304 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes call

Living in Woodstock

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$330k
Typical market rent
$1,373/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Northwestern Memorial Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
Chicago, Illinois
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Tuition Reimbursement
Loan Forgiveness
401(k) Matching
Lifecycle Benefits