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Danville, Illinois

Diagnostic Radiology Technologist I

Imaging TechPer Diem

Listed compensation

$27.26 - $35.68/hr

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Expected pay for this position is $27.26 - $35.68/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity.

This is an Hourly position.

This is a PRN position

Overview

Position Summary

The Diagnostic Radiology Technologist I performs radiographic procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision of technical detail. Is responsible for performing technical procedures that may require independent judgment with ingenuity and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis. They perform patient intake by collecting medical history and must be able to answer patient questions regarding the imaging procedure. They follow specific instructions from providers on what areas to image and guide patients through the imaging process safely and comfortably. They operate imaging equipment proficiently, have a firm understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the human body, demonstrate knowledge of proper imaging techniques in all patient populations and may confer with Providers on the results of imaging tests and collaborates to determine whether additional images are required.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Completion of a formal Radiography program with associated certificate or degree

Licensure/ Certification

  • ARRT (R) Radiology Registration is required at hire or within 2 years of hire after sitting for registration within 6 months of hire.
  • Radiography License through IEMA.
  • American Heart Association (BLS).

Other Skills/ Knowledge

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous experience with routine diagnostic procedures in general radiology.
  • Previous experience in customer service/patient experience setting.

Key Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic radiographic procedures, operate imaging equipment, and apply appropriate techniques across patient populations. Collect patient histories, answer questions, guide patients safely through imaging, and collaborate with providers about results and the need for additional images.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Radiologic ImagingMedical History CollectionPatient CommunicationImaging Equipment OperationPatient SafetyInterpersonal Skills

Radiologic Technology Career Context

In Illinois, the Radiologic Technology weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$76k (38 salary observations; 114 listings), vs ~$80k nationally (340 salary observations; 2,176 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-05-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 40 active Radiologic Technology listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 43% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

Radiologic Technology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$65k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $65k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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401k / retirement match
88%
Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
32%
Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
8%

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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Danville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$114k
Typical market rent
$868/mo
Residents’ average commute
14 min
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.

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

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