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Ascension
Nashville, Tennessee

Radiology Technologist Float Pool

Imaging Tech Top 25% in Radiology (Imaging Tech)Per Diem

Compensation

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Employment & setting
Per Diem
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

  • Your future role at a glance
  • Location: Nashville, TN
  • Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas
  • Department: Diagnostic Radiology Float Pool
  • Schedule: Night shift | PRN
  • How you'll make an impact in this role

Produce high-fidelity diagnostic images that empower physicians to make accurate, timely medical decisions for every patient.

Champion patient safety by strictly enforcing radiation protection standards and ensuring minimal exposure while maintaining superior image quality.

Navigate advanced imaging technology and digital workflows (PACS) to ensure patient data is accurate, secure, and delivered promptly to the care team.

Manage the end-to-end imaging experience, including high-precision positioning and safe contrast administration, to ensure patient comfort and clinical accuracy.

What minimum qualifications you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American HeartAssociation or American Red Cross accepted required.

One or More of the Following Required

Cardiographic Tech credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date.

Radiologic Technologist specializing in Radiography credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date.

Medical Sonographer credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date.

Education

High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate'sdegree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.

Key Responsibilities

Produce high-fidelity diagnostic images and manage the end-to-end imaging experience for patients. Ensure patient safety by enforcing radiation protection standards and utilizing PACS for secure data delivery.

Requirements

Requires BLS certification and a credential from ARRT, CCI, or ARDMS. Education requirements include a high school diploma with 2 years experience, an associate/technical degree, or 4 years of specific job experience.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Diagnostic ImagingPatient PositioningDigital Workflow

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Radiology Technologist Float Pool at Ascension a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Radiology (Imaging Tech) — ranked against 128 active Radiology (Imaging Tech) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Radiology Career Context

Of the 50 active Radiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 46% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Salary Distribution22 jobs

6
<$80k
5
$80k-95k
4
$95k-110k
5
$110k-125k
2
$125k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks21 jobs

401k / retirement match
81% this job
Sign-on bonus
43%
CME allowance
38%
Loan repayment
10% this job
Relocation assistance
10%

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 6.6
Higher than about 8 in 10 of 128 Radiology (Imaging Tech) listings

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

Living in Nashville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$413k
Typical market rent
$1,834/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.3
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Ascension

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St. Louis, MO
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid time off (PTO)
Health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement