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Jacksonville, Florida

Lead Radiology Technologist, Diagnostic Imaging, Wolfson Children's Hospital

Imaging TechNo weekendsFull-Time

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Job Description

About Wolfson Children’s Hospital

Wolfson Children’s Hospital is the only children’s hospital in the region, and is ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the best children’s hospitals in the U.S. We’re a part of Baptist Health, which is recognized as a top place to work in health care and features several centers of excellence, including Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baptist Heart Hospital, Baptist Neurological Institute and Wolfson Children's Hospital.

*Eligible for up to $2,000 Sign On Bonus if hired*

Baptist Health is currently looking to add a Lead Radiology Technologist to our Diagnostic Imaging Department at Wolfson Children's Hospital in Jacksonville, FL. This is a Full-Time Days opportunity working Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm.

As a Lead Radiology Technologist, your day will consist of prepping rooms and positioning patients to capture clear diagnostic images that guide clinical decisions. This is a working leadership position. You’ll collaborate closely with nurses and physicians, operate advanced imaging equipment, and ensure every patient receives safe, accurate, and compassionate care.

Radiology Technologist Responsibilities

Responsible for quality and quantity of procedures performed in designated area(s)

Assists in staff performance/equipment evaluations, insures employee compliance with Employee Health and Mandatory Education requirements

Identifies, prepares, administers, and documents medications as prescribed by a licensed practitioner in accordance with state, and federal regulations or Lawful institutional policy

Experience Requirements

  • Customer Service Experience preferred
  • 1-2 Years Radiology Experience preferred
  • 1-2 Years Technologist Experience preferred
  • 1-2 Years Experience working in a hospital setting preferred

Education & Credential Requirements

  • Vocational School
  • Licensed Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) - DOH Required Or
  • Registered Radiologic Technologist ARRT – ARRT Or
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Required

This Lead Radiology Technologist will be located at Wolfson Children's Hospital in Jacksonville, FL. If you are interested in this Full-Time opportunity, please apply now or contact rachel.strenta@bmcjax.com.

Positions designated as requiring a level II Background ( A detailed fingerprint-based screening for positions of trust that check state (FDLE) and national (FBI) criminal history) will undergo screening as a condition of employment and continued employment. For additional information, please visit Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse info.flclearinghouse.com.

Primary Location

Downtown - Main Building

Key Responsibilities

Lead diagnostic imaging work, prepare rooms, position patients, and operate imaging equipment to produce clear diagnostic images. Oversee procedure quality and volume, assist with staff and equipment evaluations, ensure employee compliance, and administer and document medications as authorized.

Requirements

Vocational school education and either a Florida Certified Radiologic Technologist license or ARRT registration are required, along with Basic Life Support certification. One to two years of radiology, technologist, and hospital experience are preferred, as is customer service experience.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Radiologic ImagingPatient PositioningImaging Equipment OperationQuality AssuranceStaff Performance EvaluationEquipment EvaluationMedication AdministrationMedication DocumentationRegulatory CompliancePatient SafetyInterdisciplinary Collaboration

Radiologic Technology Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 42 active Radiologic Technology listings this role was benchmarked against, 55% have no call, 48% require no weekends.

What does the Radiologic Technology market look like in Florida?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · top 25% in radiologic technology (imaging tech)ranked against 1,128 Radiologic Technology (Imaging Tech) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost of livingFlorida index 103.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Radiologic Technology listings in Florida50 active1,196 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 55% no call · 48% no weekends42 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$2k 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 (1,128 Radiologic Technology (Imaging Tech) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Lead Radiology Technologist, Diagnostic Imaging, Wolfson Children's Hospital at Baptist Health System a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Radiologic Technology (Imaging Tech) — ranked against 1,128 active Radiologic Technology (Imaging Tech) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Imaging Tech Jobs

26 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

15 jobs
4
<$80k
5
$80k-100k
4
$100k-120k
2
$120k-140k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

17 jobs
401k / retirement match
88%
Sign-on bonus
35% this job
CME allowance
12%
Relocation assistance
6%
PSLF eligible
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Senior Radiology Technologist

Providence · Portland, Oregon

$41.63-$64.63/hr
#2

Interventional Radiology Technologist III: Cath Lab

Albany Medical Center · Albany, New York

$85k-$131k
#3

Invasive Cardiovascular Radiology Technologist, 40 Hours, Days

$39.3-$55.9/hr
#4

Radiologist Technologist

$45-$55/hr
+ 24 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 6.4
Better work-life than 80% of Radiologic Technology (Imaging Tech) listings

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

  • No weekends

Living in Jacksonville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$270k
Typical market rent
$1,589/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
99.5
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Jacksonville, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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