Radiologic Technologist

Imaging Tech Above average in Radiologic Technology (Imaging Tech)Full-Time

Compensation

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Radiology Technologist

Position Type: Full Time Mon-Fri 230-11p with a weekend rotation

Benefits

  • Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k) with matching
  • Student Loan Repayment: Up to $10,000
  • Educational Assistance
  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
  • Paid Time Off Available

Job Summary

The Radiology Technologist I is responsible for obtaining radiographic images of diagnostic quality while while prioritizing patient safety, comfort, and compliance with regulatory standards. This role collaborates with healthcare providers to support efficient operations and optimal patient care.

Essential Functions

Performs high-quality radiographic procedures independently, ensuring reproducible and diagnostic-quality images while adhering to positioning guidelines and departmental standards.

Practices radiation safety principles in accordance with ALARA guidelines and participates in the Image Gently and Image Wisely programs to minimize exposure.

Prepares patients for procedures, verifies orders, confirms patient identity using two identifiers, and explains procedures to ensure patient understanding and comfort.

  • Demonstrates population-appropriate competencies for all relevant patient demographics.
  • Cleans and maintains imaging equipment and modalities in compliance with infection control protocols, ensuring a safe and organized environment for patients and staff.
  • Ensures the availability and proper organization of supplies and equipment needed for patient care.

Inserts IV catheters for contrast injections when performing CT or MRI procedures, following departmental policies.

Scans and verifies all associated documents into PACS for radiologist interpretation, ensuring proper documentation.

Communicates effectively with peers, staff, physicians, leaders, and administration to support seamless patient care delivery.

  • Identifies and mitigates artifacts in images, ensuring optimal image quality.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

  • 0-1 years of clinical experience as a radiologic technologist required
  • Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Strong knowledge of radiologic imaging techniques, patient positioning, and radiation safety.
  • Proficiency in operating radiographic equipment and troubleshooting technical issues.
  • Excellent patient-care and communication skills to ensure comfort and understanding of procedures.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to recognize imaging abnormalities and artifacts.
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
  • Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) and radiology information systems (RIS).
  • Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality and adhering to HIPAA regulations.
  • Proficiency in operating and maintaining radiology equipment.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
  • Understanding of radiation safety and infection control protocols.
  • Strong organizational skills to ensure accurate imaging and documentation.
  • Licenses and Certifications
  • ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists certification required
  • Licensed Radiologic Technologist as applicable by state required
  • BCLS - Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire required

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for obtaining high-quality diagnostic radiographic images while ensuring patient safety and comfort. Collaborates with healthcare providers and maintains imaging equipment in compliance with regulatory and infection control standards.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Equipment TroubleshootingHIPAA ComplianceIV Catheter InsertionInterpersonal Communication

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Radiologic Technologist at Community Health Systems Professional Services a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average 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, 56% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Alabama is 88.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.3% of Alabama clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks21 jobs · 20 employers

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

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 6.1
Higher than about 7 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.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Dothan

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$207k
Typical market rent
$1,236/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
83.8
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.

BEA 2024 · Dothan, AL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Community Health Systems Professional Services

Hospitals and Health Care
Franklin, TN
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
Life Insurance
401(k) with matching
Student Loan Repayment up to $10,000
Educational Assistance
Paid Time Off