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Radiologic Technologist I - W

HSHS · Springfield, IL · $26.80–$40.20 an hour · Full time

Posted Aug 21, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

This is a weekends and evenings role at St. John's, three 12-hour shifts. How do you stay sharp late in a long shift?

What they are checking: Whether they can maintain accuracy when tired, since errors can mean repeat exposures.

Tell me about a time a radiologist or physician gave you feedback on an image.

What they are checking: Whether they take feedback well and use it to improve.

What would you do

The ED sends several orders at once while a floor patient is also waiting. How do you prioritize?

What they are checking: Whether they triage by urgency, like trauma and stroke, and communicate delays.

A patient refuses an X-ray. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they respect the refusal, explain clearly, and inform the nurse or physician.

How do you care for a patient who is combative or confused during an exam?

What they are checking: Whether they stay safe and calm and get help instead of forcing the exam.

About the work

Walk me through how you position for a lateral C-spine on a trauma patient.

What they are checking: Whether they protect the spine while getting a diagnostic image.

How do you decide on exposure factors when using portable equipment in the ICU?

What they are checking: Whether they adjust technique for portable conditions without excessive dose or repeats.

How do you verify you have the right patient and the right exam?

What they are checking: Whether they use two identifiers and check orders every time.

How do you clean equipment between patients, especially in isolation rooms?

What they are checking: Whether they follow infection control so equipment does not spread disease.

Are your ARRT and IEMA credentials current?

What they are checking: Whether they meet the credentialing requirements to work in Illinois.

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The full job description

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Pay Range: $26.80 - $40.20 A successful candidate's actual pay rate will be based on several factors including relevant experience, skills, training, certifications and education. Under the direction of the radiologist, provides X-ray services to patient. Closely follows physician's instructions, appropriately positions patients, prepares and operates equipment, and accurately records the images requested. Position Specifics: o Department: Radiology o Core Function: Imaging o Schedule: Weekends/Evening Shift/Full-time 3-12s o Facility: St John’s Hospital o Location: Springfield, IL o Sign On Bonus: up to $20,000 o Compensation that aligns with your experience Education Qualifications • Bachelors or Associates degree is required or must have completed an accredited radiology technology program. Experience Qualifications • 1 year experience is preferred. Certifications, Licenses and Registrations • WI: Licensed Radiographer issued by the WI Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) is required. • IL: Accreditation (or Temporary Accreditation) in Medical Radiation Technology issued by the IL Department of Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) is required. • Certification/registration or registry-eligible as a Radiologic Technologist specializing in Radiography (RT(R)) by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) is required. Certification/registration must be obtained within 12 months. • Basic Life Support (BLS) is required. Job Description Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 13,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy. These are the ideals we believe in, work by, and live each day. Built upon more than 145 years of service to the communities we serve, we now look to the future and our place in it as a health care system that strives to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments. Regardless of how far our passion for excellence carries us, our focus will always remain on the most important person in our entire organization: The patient. Benefits: HSHS provides a benefits package designed to support the overall well-being of our colleagues including their physical, emotional, financial, spiritual, and work health. Colleagues budgeted to work at least 32 hours per pay period are eligible for HSHS benefits. • Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues. • Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need. • Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions. • Education Assistance benefits include up to $5,250 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period. • Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more! • Other benefits include: Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, ID theft coverage, colleague rewards and recognition program, discount program, and more! Benefits HSHS and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). HSHS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce. Notice Regarding Potential Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Hiring Process Hospital Sisters may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence or machine-learning technologies, to assist with certain administrative aspects of the recruitment process. These tools may help our recruiting team organize applications, search for resumes, identify qualifications reflected in application materials, and facilitate communications or scheduling with applicants. Information used by these tools may include materials you provide during the application process, such as your resume, work history, education, qualifications, and responses to application questions. These tools are used only to support our recruiting process. Hiring decisions are made by HSHS personnel, and automated tools do not make employment decisions on behalf of HSHS. Applicants who have questions about this notice or who require a reasonable accommodation or alternative evaluation method may contact HSHS Human Resources at Contact@hshs.org

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