Radiologic Technologist

Memorial Hospital - Chattanooga·Chattanooga, Tennessee

$25 - $37/hrOther On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 1 month ago

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Radiologic Technologist · $25 - $37/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

-20% vs. median posted rate for allied health roles in Chattanooga, Tennessee ($31.27/hr, n=30)

129 similar openings in the Chattanooga area · median $31.27/hr

118 days median time this employer’s postings stay open (last 90 days)

$17.67/hr · lowesthighest · $338/hr

this role: $24.88/hrmedian $31.27/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 30 posted allied health roles in Chattanooga, Tennessee rates. This role sits in the 23rd percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 20% below the Chattanooga, Tennessee median for allied health roles.

The Radiologic Technologist is responsible for performing a variety of diagnostic imaging procedures, including X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs, to assist physicians in patient diagnosis. They must ensure patient safety, maintain equipment, and provide high-quality images while delivering a positive patient experience.

Where You’ll Work CommonSpirit Memorial is an award-winning, not-for-profit, faith-based health care organization dedicated to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ.

Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, we offer a comprehensive continuum of care, from preventative and primary care to acute hospital services specializing in cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, stroke, and orthopedic services.

Our commitment to excellence has earned us top prestigious recognition repeatedly from U.S.

News and World Report, PINC AI™, CMS, Healthgrades®, Leapfrog, and most recently as one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee.

We are proud to serve Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia with the expertise of 4,700 employees and nearly 500 affiliated physicians.

Job Summary and Responsibilities Full Time: M-Th 11a-9p Sign on Bonus Available As our Radiologic Technologist (Rad Tech), you will be pivotal in producing diagnostic images that enable Radiologists to accurately diagnose and manage patient conditions.Each day, you will perform a variety of imaging examinations, including X-rays, ultrasound, diagnostic fluoroscopy, CT/CAT scans, and MRIs, while actively contributing to a positive patient experience through direct interaction.To excel, you must deeply understand diagnostic imaging's critical importance, encompassing expertise in workflow, patient positioning, and capturing precise results essential for timely and accurate diagnoses.

Produce and perform all diagnostic radiographs procedures, to be interpreted by the physician or radiologist.

Position patients and adjust equipment for taking diagnostic images following established procedures.

Examine radiology film and/or digital exams for properties such as density and contracts, definition, magnification and distortion.

Take x-rays of various portions of the body in order to diagnosis disease or injury.

Follow safety principles, radiation protection, and the general comfort and care of the patient.

Record test results and monitors patient data.

Job Requirements Required Associates Of Science From an accredited school of radiologic technology, upon hire Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire and Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT, upon hire and Preferred Advanced Cardiac Life Support, upon hire

Requirements

Candidates must hold an Associate of Science degree from an accredited radiologic technology program and possess current ARRT certification. Additionally, Basic Life Support (CPR) certification is required upon hire.

associate degree
CPR
MRI
Basic Life Support
X-ray
Ultrasound
Patient care
Radiation protection
Diagnostic imaging
Patient positioning
Digital imaging
Radiologic technology
Diagnostic fluoroscopy
CT scans

Benefits

Sign on bonus

Posting details

Employment type: Other
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Salary: $25 - $37/hr
Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee
Posted: Aug 7, 2026
Closes: Oct 25, 2026
Application: Employer website

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