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Freeport, Illinois

Mammographer Radiology Technologist

Imaging Tech Top 25% in Imaging Tech rolesFull-Time

Listed compensation

$30.93-$46.4/hr

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · on-site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

It's more than a career, it's a calling

IL-Monroe Clinic Freeport

Worker Type

Regular

Job Highlights

Join a team where your work matters-every moment, every patient, every community. At SSM Health, you will be empowered to grow, supported to thrive, and inspired to make a lasting impact.

  • Department: Imaging
  • Schedule:​ full time 36 hours/week
  • Sign On Bonus - available for qualified applicants

​Relocation assistance - available for qualified applicants.

Requirements: Completion of Radiology program and ARRT-R credential as well as ARRT in Mammography within 12 months of hire date.

Apply today! SSM Health – We bring out the incredible in you, every day.

Pay Range

$30.93 - $46.40

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

SSM Health values the skills and talents that each team member brings to our organization. Compensation for this role is based on a variety of components including relevant experience, labor market, and other qualifications. The posted pay range for this position is what SSM Health reasonably expects, in good faith, to offer based on the circumstances at the time of posting. SSM Health may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Job Summary

Performs a variety of imaging exams used in the diagnostic treatment of illness and injuries.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements

Primary Responsibilities

  • Must work at least 30% of FTE in secondary modality to be eligible for a Multiple Modality job.
  • Positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately.
  • Implements radiation protection and safety standards.
  • Prepares, performs and assists the physician in special and advanced procedures.
  • Prepares and administers contrast media and medications within the accepted scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations.
  • Helps position patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately.
  • Ensures all activities comply with regulatory agency standards.

Ensures prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history).

Assists in maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area and any other areas in department.

  • Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Associate's degree

Experience

No experience required

Physical Requirements

  • Constant standing and walking.
  • Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).
  • Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
  • Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
  • Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
  • Frequent lifting/moving of patients.
  • Frequent reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry.
  • Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
  • Occasional use of vision to identify and distinguish colors.
  • Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
  • Rare kneeling and sitting.

Required Professional License and/or Certifications

  • State of Work Location: Illinois
  • Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
  • And
  • ARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
  • And
  • ARRT-M Mammography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
  • And
  • Radiologic Technologists - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)
  • Or
  • Radiologic Technologists – Temporary Accreditation - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)
  • State of Work Location: Missouri, Oklahoma
  • Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
  • And
  • ARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
  • And
  • ARRT-M Mammography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
  • State of Work Location: Wisconsin
  • Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
  • And
  • ARRT-R Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
  • And
  • Radiographer, Licensed - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
  • And
  • ARRT-M Mammography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Work Shift

Variable Shift (United States of America)

Job Type

Employee

Department

5490070165 Freeport Med Imag

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Benefits

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).

Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.

Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

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SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.

Key Responsibilities

Performs a variety of imaging exams to assist in the diagnostic treatment of illnesses and injuries. Ensures high-quality image submission to PACS while maintaining safety and regulatory standards.

Requirements

Requires completion of a Radiology program and ARRT-R credential, with ARRT-M certification required within 12 months of hire. Candidates must also hold relevant state-specific licenses and BLS certification.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient PositioningIEMA CertificationContrast Media AdministrationClinical Documentation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Mammographer Radiology Technologist at SSM Health a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Imaging Tech roles — ranked against 1,893 active Imaging Tech roles listings on WeekdayDoc.

Mammography Technology Career Context

In Illinois, the Mammography Technology weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$81k (49 salary observations; 158 listings), vs ~$83k nationally (396 salary observations; 2,171 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-05-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 40 active Mammography Technology listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% have no call, 75% require no weekends.

Mammography Technology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$80k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $80k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 6.6
Higher than about 8 in 10 of 1,893 Imaging Tech roles listings

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

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Living in Freeport

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$170k
Typical market rent
$960/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 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 SSM Health

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10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign On Bonus
Relocation assistance
Paid Parental Leave
Flexible Payment Options (DailyPay)
Upfront Tuition Coverage