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Wheaton, Minnesota

Network Radiology Technologist - Full time

Imaging TechIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$27.5-$44/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 56m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.

Work Shift

Varies (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Compensation

Salary Range: $27.50 - $44.00 $15,000 sign-on bonus with a 2-year work commitment

Union Position

  • No
  • Department Details

Summary

Performs diagnostic imaging examinations on patients, ensuring the production of quality diagnostic images. Operates equipment to produce diagnostic images according to patient cases and relevant guidelines; ensures the quality of images is satisfactory for clinical purposes.

Job Description

Ensures accurate patient positioning during radiographic procedures; conducts image operations according to provider requests and other technical factors. Implements radiation safety guidelines and conducts proper radiation protection practices during the imaging process.

Delivers excellent patient care and education before, during, and after diagnostic imaging procedures. Ability to understand and navigate the electronic medical record (EMR) system. Willingness to perform additional duties as assigned.

Sanford Rural Health Network Facility sites may expand job responsibilities based on the needs of the facility, to include, but not limited to: on-call rotation nights, weekends, and holidays. Perform diagnostic radiology procedures. Perform basic diagnostic radiology tasks and aware of general radiology protocols.

May perform mobile imaging, electrocardiogram (EKG), cardiac monitor placement, and dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) procedures.

Qualifications

Completion of an educational program accepted by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) is required.

Working knowledge of diagnostic radiographic principles, including radiographic positioning, film/image processing, quality control, and radiation protection is required.

Registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) is required. If working in North Dakota and performing medical imaging or radiation therapy procedures, licensure with the North Dakota Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Board (NDMIRT) is required.

If working in South Dakota, candidates must obtain their ARRT certification within 60 days of hire.

In the state of Iowa, all technologists must have a permit to practice through the Iowa Department of Public Health in order to practice in the state of Iowa If working at some clinic locations, a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification may be required within the first eight weeks of hire into the position.

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within six weeks of employment and re-certification as necessary is required.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.

Key Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic radiology procedures and produce quality images according to provider requests, patient needs, and applicable protocols. Position and educate patients, follow radiation protection practices, and may perform mobile imaging, EKGs, cardiac monitor placement, and DEXA procedures.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Image Quality ControlPatient EducationElectronic Medical RecordsElectrocardiography

Radiologic Technology Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$74k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $75k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Radiologic Technology listings this role was benchmarked against, 45% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

What does the Radiologic Technology market look like in Minnesota?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$57k–$92kRadiologic Technology median $95k (middle half $86k–$98k)12 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$75k in purchasing powerMinnesota index 98.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Radiologic Technology listings in Minnesota30 active1,196 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 45% no call · 68% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$15k sign-onUS healthcare professional listings: 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 7% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Radiologic Technology listings325 in the last 30 days167 the 30 days before (+95%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Radiologic Technology pay trend+6.1% 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 Imaging Tech Jobs

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

19 jobs · 16 employers
4
<$80k
6
$80k-100k
5
$100k-120k
4
$120k-140k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

14 jobs
401k / retirement match
86%
Sign-on bonus
43% this job
CME allowance
14%
Relocation assistance
7%
PSLF eligible
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 2.4
Better work-life than 30% of Radiologic Technology (Imaging Tech) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,128 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Wheaton

Median resident rent
$609/mo
Residents’ average commute
14 min
State income tax
Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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