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Cayuga Medical Center
Ithaca, Michigan

Radiologic Technologist - Per Diem - Cayuga Health System

Imaging TechIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$32-$50/hr

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Job Description

About Cayuga Health

Cayuga Health offers patient-centered, comprehensive health services at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca; Schuyler Hospital in Montour Falls; and more than 40 medical offices in the Finger Lakes and Central New York. Cayuga Health employs more than 450 providers from 40+ specialties. Additional services include a neo-natal intensive care unit, a home health care agency, an addiction recovery organization, and a skilled nursing facility.

Cayuga Health is a member of Centralus Health, a community-based integrated delivery system. Our mission is to deliver high-quality care, empower our teams to succeed, and improve the wellbeing of the communities we serve.

Our commitment to quality personalized care begins with our exceptional team—over 6500 employees strong. At Cayuga Health, you will work in a collaborative environment that values excellence, integrity, compassion and stewardship. Together, we create an environment where empathy, honesty and a dedication to quality thrive, empowering us to make a positive impact on the lives we touch.

We offer competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and professional development opportunities to help our employees grow and thrive. Whether you are just starting your career or taking the next step in healthcare, we invite you to join us in shaping the future of care in our communities.

Learn more at cayugahealth.org.

The Radiologic Technologist will be responsible for a multitude of Dx radiography imaging exams. Employee will be knowledgeable and dedicated to radiation safety. Employee will provide excellent customer service to patients, visitors and staff with an emphasis on quality service and excellent patient care. Employee must be self-motivated and demonstrate ability to work as a team.

Roles and Responsibilities

Demonstrates thorough knowledge of Imaging department procedures and protocols. Capable of setting acquisition factors for optimal image quality. Capable of positioning patient for optimal images. Capable of following Radiologist protocols for specific exams Capable of evaluating images for quality. Capable of accurately following physician's instructions.

Demonstrates thorough knowledge of Imaging department policies. Consistently follows patient identification policy. Understands the correct exam needed and patient factors Documents any changes/variation to protocol on requisition. Follows all P+P regarding use of ISTAT (per sites worked)

Required Skills and Experience

  • Education: Minimum of Associates degree, Radiologic Sciences program
  • Experience: Preference of two years' experience, but new graduates welcomed.
  • Licensure/Registry: ARRT credentials for diagnostic imaging and NYS license.

Preferred Skills and Experience

  • Problem solving ability and attention to detail is preferred
  • Good written and oral communication skills preferred.
  • Requires ability to prioritize work, manage time wisely and adjust to changes in work volumes.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to push, pull, bend, safely transfer patients and ambulate without assistance.

Location and Travel Requirements

Location(s): May be scheduled at various area locations based on department and patient needs. May include, but not limited to: East Campus, Brentwood Ortho, Cayuga Park and Cortland Campus.

Shift: Per Diem, Various Shifts As Scheduled. Days, Evenings and/or Weekends.

5%-15% Local Travel can be expected in this role

Pay Range Disclosure

  • Standard Rate of $32.00 to $50.00 per hour, plus per diem incentive
  • Shift and Weekend Differentials for evenings, nights and weekends

Cayuga Health System and its affiliates are committed to treating all patients, providers, staff and volunteers equitably and with dignity, ensuring the highest levels of safety, care and respect, and striving to recognize and overcome biases and policies that contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care and positive health outcomes for all.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, supporting the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the rich diversity, needs and circumstances of all peoples and prioritizing opportunities to build a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable protected characteristics.

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Cayuga Health Talent Acquisition team at talentacquisition@cayugahealth.org.

Key Responsibilities

The Radiologic Technologist performs various diagnostic radiography imaging exams while ensuring radiation safety and high-quality patient care. They are responsible for following departmental protocols, positioning patients correctly, and accurately documenting imaging procedures.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an Associate degree in Radiologic Sciences and possess ARRT credentials along with a New York State license. The role requires the physical ability to transfer patients and the flexibility to work at various locations.

Key Skills

Patient positioningImage quality evaluationTeamworkTime management

Radiologic Technology Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$85k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $89k in an average-cost state. 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Radiologic Technology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

What does the Radiologic Technology market look like in Michigan?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$67k–$104kRadiologic Technology median $135k (middle half $114k–$166k)113 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$89k in purchasing powerMichigan index 96.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Radiologic Technology listings in Michigan60 active1,222 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 50% no call · 60% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Radiologic Technology pay trend+7.0% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 2.8
Better work-life than 30% of Radiologic Technology (Imaging Tech) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,151 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Ithaca

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$192k
Median resident rent
$819/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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