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Seattle Children's
Seattle, Washington

Radiology Technologist

Imaging TechIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$45.83–$74.17 /hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Sign-on bonus of up to $7,000 for qualified external candidates!

Perform a variety of diagnostic imaging procedures using fixed and portable equipment. Adjust and control complex diagnostic equipment to optimally image and present the area(s) of interest. Maintain general condition and readiness of the work area. Assist in training of Radiology students.

Required Education and Experience

Graduation from a Joint Review Committee or equivalent approved program in Radiology Technology.

Required Credentials

Current ARRT-R registration. Current Washington State Radiology Technologist certification (WA-RT-CERT). Current BLS for Healthcare Providers.

Preferred

Pediatric experience in Radiology. Urinary bladder catheterization competency.

Compensation Range

$45.83 - $74.17 per hour

Salary Information

This compensation range was calculated based on full-time employment (2080 hours worked per calendar year). Offers are determined by multiple factors including equity, skills, experience, and expertise, and may vary within the range provided.

Disclaimer for Out of State Applicants

This compensation range is specific to Seattle, positions located outside of Seattle may be compensated differently depending on various factors.

Benefits Information

Seattle Children’s offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 403(b), life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more. Additional details on our benefits can be found on our website seattlechildrens.org.

About Us

Hope. Care. Cure. These three simple words capture what we do at Seattle Children’s – to help every child live the healthiest and most fulfilling life possible. Are you ready to engage with a mission-driven organization that is life-changing to many, and touches the hearts of all? #HOPECARECURE

Our founding promise to the community is as valid today as it was over a century ago: we will care for all children in our region, regardless of the families’ ability to pay. Together, we deliver superior patient care, advance new discoveries and treatments through pediatric research, and serve as the pediatric and adolescent, academic medical center for Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho – the largest region of any children’s hospital in the country.

U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks Seattle Children’s among the nation’s best children’s hospitals. For more than a decade, Seattle Children’s has been nationally recognized in key specialty areas. We are honored to be one of the nation’s very best places to care for children and the top-ranked pediatric hospital in Washington and the Pacific Northwest.

As a Magnet designated institution, we recognize the importance of hiring and developing great talent to provide best-in-class care to the patients and families we serve. Our organizational DNA takes form in our core values: Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Collaboration, Equity and Innovation.

Whether it’s delivering frontline care to our patients in a kind and caring manner, practicing the highest standards of quality and safety, or being relentlessly curious as we work towards eradicating childhood diseases, these values are the fabric of our culture and community. The future starts here.

Our Commitment

Seattle Children’s welcomes people of all experiences, backgrounds, and thoughts as this is what drives our spirit of inquiry and allows us to better connect with our patients and families. Our organization recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes based on merit without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

The people who work at Seattle Children’s are members of a community that seeks to respect and celebrate all the qualities that make each of us unique. Each of us is empowered to be ourselves.

Seattle Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Workplace and Affirmative Action Employer.

Key Responsibilities

Perform various diagnostic imaging procedures using both fixed and portable equipment while maintaining the readiness of the work area. Assist in the training and development of Radiology students.

Requirements

Requires graduation from an approved Radiology Technology program and current ARRT-R registration. Must hold a Washington State Radiology Technologist certification and BLS for Healthcare Providers.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Pediatric radiologyEquipment calibrationClinical training

Radiology Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$125k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $117k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Radiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% have no call, 75% require no weekends.

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$125k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$9k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Annual compensation range

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$48.66 - $77.84 per hour
#2

Radiology Technologist

Seattle Children's · Federal Way, Washington

$45.83-$74.17/hr
#3

Interventional Radiology Technologist - Full Time - Days - Weill Cornell

$59.85-$71.51/hr
#4

Radiology Technologist (X-Ray/Rad Tech)

$36.24-$65.24/hr
+ 4 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 124 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes call

Living in Seattle

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$881k
Typical market rent
$2,234/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
111.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Seattle Children's

Hospitals and Health Care
Seattle, WA
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus up to $7,000
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
403(b)
Life insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement