Radiology Technologist

150 Shriners Hospitals for Children; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement matching

Job summary

Shriners Children’s Chicago is seeking a full-time Radiology Technologist to perform diagnostic imaging for pediatric patients, ensuring safety and quality. The role requires ARRT, an allied health degree, and active state licensure, with emphasis on accurate positioning and patient communication.

Preferred candidates have pediatric/orthopedic radiology experience and CT/MRI certification. Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package accompany this opportunity.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree Radiologic Technology.
• ARRT certification.
• BLS certification.
• Radiologic Technologist license in state of practice.

Responsibilities

• Position patients accurately to produce quality radiographic images.
• Collaborate with radiologists and physicians for diagnosis or ruling out disease.
• Document and communicate patient images clearly.
• Maintain communication with patients, families, and medical staff.
• Verify orders for accuracy (patient, CPT code, body part, side, views).
• Follow radiation safety guidelines per Federal and State regulations; practice ALARA.

Job description

Company Overview

Company Overview Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families. With 20+ hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family’s ability to pay or insurance status.

Job Description

Shriners Children’s Chicago is looking for a full-time Radiology Technologist to perform diagnostic imaging examinations for the diagnosis and treatment of patients. This may include fractures, diseases, and abnormalities of patient anatomy.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for accurately positioning patients and ensuring that a quality radiographic image is produced.
• Works closely with radiologists and physicians who interpret images to either diagnose or rule out disease or injury.
• Responsible for communication and documentation of patient images.
• Maintain communication with patients, parents, and medical personnel.
• Assesses orders for accuracy and clarifies with provider prior to imaging, if necessary (correct patient, correct CPT code, correct body part, correct side, correct views).
• Practices appropriate radiation safety as designated in Federal and State Radiation Control Regulations.
• Practices A.L.A.R.A at all times.
• Ensures equipment is properly functioning and reports any potential problems or malfunctions to the appropriate contact(s).

Required

• Associates Degree Radiologic Technology
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Radiologic Technologist license in state of practice

Preferred

• One year pediatric and/or orthopedic radiology experience
• CT/MRI certerfication

Compensation

The pay range for this position is $33.47 - $50.22. Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.

Benefits

• Eligible Shriners Children’s employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance, retirement matching and so much more!

About This Opportunity

We invite you to explore the many rewarding career paths at Shriners Children's, from clinical and non-clinical positions to education and research opportunities. We’re always looking for driven, compassionate professionals to join our team as nurses, medical assistants, administrative staff and much more. No matter where you're located, you'll find openings at our Shriners Children’s facilities across the U.S., in Canada and Mexico and at our corporate headquarters in Tampa, Florida.