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Johnston, Iowa

Radiologic Technologist (PRN-Flexible Hours)

Imaging Tech Top 25% in Radiologic Technology (Imaging Tech)Per Diem

Compensation

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Employment & setting
Per Diem
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

We are hiring for a PRN Radiologic Technologist to provide diagnostic support across inpatient and outpatient settings. This role performs diagnostic imaging, assists with laboratory and partners with interdisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality patient care in a safe and efficient environment.

Schedule

PRN - Flexible Scheduling as Needed

What You'll Do

Diagnostic Imaging (X-ray) Support: Perform diagnostic X-rays in inpatient and outpatient settings per provider orders, adapting techniques to patient and provider needs.

Laboratory Support: Support laboratory services for inpatient and outpatient populations by collecting, labeling, and processing specimens in compliance with policy and regulatory standards.

What You'll Need

Required: Graduate of an approved 2-year Radiology Technology program. High school diploma or equivalent.

Required: Registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technology and possession of a permit to practice.

Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or healthcare-related field. Previous experience in a medical laboratory. Pediatric experience.

  • Ability to lift up to 35 lbs, be mobile within the clinic areas, and frequently bend, lift, reach, and stand.
  • Ability to communicate in English effectively for understanding, in writing and verbally.

Make a Difference Every Day at ChildServe

ChildServe partners with families to help children with special healthcare needs live a great life.

ChildServe is a leading pediatric healthcare provider with Iowa’s only children's specialty hospital, offering a variety of services and programs to meet each child’s unique needs.

ChildServe’s four key specialty areas include: complex medical care, pediatric rehabilitation, autism and behavioral health, and community-based services. With a coordinated approach to care delivery, services are interwoven and streamlined, so families can address their child’s needs in one location.

Established in 1928, ChildServe proudly provides more than 30 pediatric specialty services to nearly 6,000 children in Iowa each year.

ChildServe is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. To request assistance with the application process, please email careers@childserve.org. ChildServe is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Key Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic X-rays for inpatient and outpatient populations according to provider orders. Support laboratory services by collecting, labeling, and processing specimens in compliance with regulatory standards.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an approved 2-year Radiology Technology program with ARRT registration and a permit to practice. A bachelor's degree and experience in pediatric care or medical laboratories are preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Specimen Collection

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Radiologic Technologist (PRN-Flexible Hours) at Child Serve a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Radiologic Technology (Imaging Tech) — ranked against 1,301 active Radiologic Technology (Imaging Tech) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Radiologic Technology Career Context

Of the 50 active Radiologic Technology listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 42% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

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

The cost-of-living index for Iowa is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution24 jobs · 20 employers

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<$80k
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$125k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks21 jobs · 20 employers

401k / retirement match
90%
Sign-on bonus
43%
CME allowance
38%
Loan repayment
14%
Relocation assistance
10%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 6.6
Higher than about 8 in 10 of 1,301 Radiologic Technology (Imaging Tech) listings

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

Living in Johnston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$339k
Typical market rent
$1,444/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.7
State income tax
Up to 6%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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