Pays $28-$42/hr — $8k below the Healthcare market median of ~$96k (23 jobs)
About the Role
Radiology Surgery Technologist, days with rotating weekends. $28-$42/hr. $10K sign-on. Sioux Falls, SD.
Join Avera Health as a Radiology Surgery Technologist – Sign-On Bonus in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Location: Avera McKennan Hospital Worker Type: Regular Work Shift: Primarily days with rotating weekends and holidays (United States of America) Pay Range: The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $28.00 - $42.00/hr.
- Signing bonus: $10,000.
- PTO available day 1
- Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
- Career development
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- On-site position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
This position offers a signing bonus. Work with Avera Health in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Key Responsibilities
The technologist is responsible for operating radiologic equipment, including c-arms and ERCP machines, to produce high-quality diagnostic images for surgeons and physicians. They must also coordinate surgery schedules, maintain patient records, and ensure compliance with safety standards and sterile techniques.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an associate degree or certification from an accredited School of Radiology and obtain ARRT certification within 60 days. Preferred qualifications include 1-3 years of related experience in a surgical setting.
Qualifications
- Education
- Associate degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Radiology Career Context
Of the 50 active Radiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 26% are remote, 36% have no call, 40% require no weekends.
Radiology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for South Dakota is 88.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$73k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $82k in an average-cost state. 58.2% of South Dakota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
South Dakota has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$73k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
Position Insights
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