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Rochester Regional Health
Rochester, New York

Radiology Technologist

Imaging TechIncludes callPer Diem

Listed compensation

$28.75–$38.75 /hr

The week · per this posting

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

Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Job Title: Radiology Technologist

Department: Imaging

Location: Rochester General Hospital

Schedule: Per Diem

Summary

The Radiologic Technologist performs and assists radiologists in performing radiographic procedures, obtaining films of good diagnostic quality, while providing maximum comfort and safety to patients undergoing these procedures.

The Rochester Regional Health Imaging and Radiology teams provide the highest quality diagnostic and treatment imaging services to the Western, Central, and Finger Lakes New York communities. Our team prides themselves on providing the most advanced imaging and radiologic services that guide treatment plans and care decisions. With a variety of clinical settings, Rochester Regional Health offers an environment and specialty right for you.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for radiography of patients in all assigned areas.
  • Maintains accountability for timely and proper service to patients during unsupervised shifts.
  • Maintains accountability for proper documentation of exams and related procedures utilizing the RIS/PACS and inpatient charts as necessary.
  • Cleans, restocks, and prepares rooms on a daily basis.
  • Attends hospital and departmental meetings and in-services.
  • Practices and held accountable for excellent customer service behaviors.
  • Provide on-call coverage for the Diagnostic Section of Radiology.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

  • Two-year college certificate or equivalent
  • NYS license in Radiologic Technology required OR must hold NYS permit and obtain licensure within six months of hire.
  • American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certification (ARRT) within 1 year of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Radiologic Technologist experience preferred

Education

Licenses / Certifications

Physical Requirements

M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

Pay Range

$28.75 - $38.75

City

Rochester

Postal CODE

14621

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Requirements

Required qualifications include a two-year college certificate or equivalent NYS license in Radiologic Technology, or holding a NYS permit with plans to obtain licensure within six months of hire. Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) is required within one year of hiring, though prior experience as a Radiologic Technologist is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient Safety

Radiologic Technology Career Context

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Radiologic Technology listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% have no call, 48% require no weekends.

What does the Radiologic Technology market look like in New York?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedRadiologic Technology median $146k (middle half $135k–$146k)11 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingNew York index 107.9US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Radiologic Technology listings in New York73 active1,141 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 60% no call · 48% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew York healthcare professional listings: 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 2% offer loan repayment113 active listings, Nov 2026
New Radiologic Technology listings257 in the last 30 days168 the 30 days before (+53%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Radiologic Technology pay trend+7.4% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Imaging Tech Jobs

35 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

21 jobs
5
<$85k
8
$85k-105k
2
$105k-125k
4
$125k-145k
2
$145k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

26 jobs · 21 employers
401k / retirement match
92%
Sign-on bonus
31%
CME allowance
12% this job
PSLF eligible
8%
Loan repayment
4%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 1.5
Below most Radiologic Technology (Imaging Tech) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,142 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Rochester

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$240k
Typical market rent
$1,454/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.0
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Rochester, NY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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