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Tacoma, Washington

Radiologic Technologist - Pediatric

Imaging Tech 8.0 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$37.29-$61.64/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

Ask the employer about time off.

Posted 48m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Where Kids and Families Are Always First

At MultiCare Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital & Health Network, caring for kids is more than what we do — it’s our purpose. As the state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center and the only pediatric hospital in Washington’s South Sound, we provide a comprehensive network of care designed specifically for children and adolescents.

Our vision is to be the safest, highest-quality place for children to receive care, where every child has a medical home and every family feels supported.

  • Brand-new pediatric hospital designed with children and caregivers in mind
  • Advanced technology and modern workspaces across imaging modalities
  • Pediatric training provided — no prior pediatric experience required
  • Flexible scheduling that supports work-life balance
  • Opportunities for cross-training and dual modalities
  • A supportive, mission-driven team that truly loves working with kids
  • FTE: 1.0 Shift: Day Schedule: Mon-Fri

Position Summary

The Radiologic Technologist performs a full range of diagnostic imaging examinations in accordance with established departmental guidelines. This role utilizes fixed imaging equipment, portable radiography, and fluoroscopic systems to support, trauma imaging, operating room cases, and routine diagnostic exams.

The Radiologic Technologist functions as a clinical role model and resource within the hospital, demonstrating the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Responsibilities

  • Perform a broad range of diagnostic radiology exams using fixed, portable, and fluoroscopic imaging equipment
  • May support trauma imaging, operating room cases, as well as routine diagnostic studies

Ensure imaging exams are completed in accordance with established departmental policies and clinical guidelines

Serve as a clinical resource and role model, working effectively both independently and as part of the care team

Requirements

Graduate or eligible for graduation with an AA degree from accredited Imaging program or equivalent

X-Ray Technician Registration with the State of Washington Department of Health permitted but must transition to Certified Radiologic Technologist with the State of Washington Department of Health within the (3) three months of hiring.

Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists required; If registry is pending, must complete within 6 months from date of hire into this job classification

BLS Certification

About Mary Bridge Children’s

For more than 70 years, MultiCare Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital & Health Network has cared for children and families across the South Sound. Anchored by an 82-bed pediatric hospital in Tacoma, Mary Bridge offers a Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, a 24-hour pediatric-only Emergency Department and a state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center.

As a comprehensive pediatric health network, Mary Bridge delivers expert, family-centered care across inpatient, outpatient and specialty services, supported by multidisciplinary teams dedicated to the unique needs of every child and family we serve.

Why Mary Bridge Children's?

Built for Children and Families

Delivering care designed specifically for kids and the families who support them, with a strong focus on family-centered care.

Award-winning Care

Named a Top Children’s Hospital by The Leapfrog Group, earning this national recognition six times in the past eight years, with physicians consistently recognized on Top Doctors lists by Seattle Magazine, Seattle Met and the Tacoma News Tribune.

Growing for the Future

A new pediatric hospital and medical office building designed to support the future of children’s care.

Well-being and Support

Generous time off, wellness resources and programs designed to help you maintain balance in your work and life.

Living Our Values

Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other.

Pacific Northwest Lifestyle

Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $37.29 - $61.64 USD.

However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education.

If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.

Qualifications

Education
Associate degree

Key Skills

FluoroscopyPatient careMultidisciplinary teamworkPediatric care

Radiologic Technology Career Context

In Washington, the Radiologic Technology weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$104k (13 salary observations; 24 listings), vs ~$78k nationally (163 salary observations; 722 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-05-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$103k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $96k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Radiologic Technology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 19.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Of the 40 active Radiologic Technology listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Radiologic Technologist - Pediatric at MultiCare Health System a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Radiologic Technology (Imaging Tech) — ranked against 1,269 active Radiologic Technology (Imaging Tech) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$103k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$7k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Radiologic Technology (Imaging Tech) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,269 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • On-site

Living in Tacoma

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$488k
Typical market rent
$1,740/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 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 MultiCare Health System

Hospitals and Health Care
Tacoma, WA
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive Benefits
Medical
Dental
Retirement
Paid Time Off
Wellness Resources
Pediatric Training Provided
Cross-Training Opportunities