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Radiologic Technologist - PRN

HSHS · O'Fallon, IL · $26.80–$40.20 an hour · Part time

Posted Aug 31, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you noticed something urgent on an image. What did you do?

What they are checking: Whether they know to alert the radiologist quickly while staying within their scope.

What's your license and registry status for IEMA or Wisconsin, and ARRT?

What they are checking: Whether they meet the state accreditation and ARRT requirements the posting lists.

Tell me about a time you had to repeat an image. What happened and what did you change?

What they are checking: Whether they learn from errors and are honest about repeats, which affect dose.

What would you do

A patient in pain can't hold still for the exam. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can calm the patient and adjust technique without repeating exposures unnecessarily.

As PRN, you'll work independently with all age groups. How do you handle a pediatric patient who is scared?

What they are checking: Whether they can work with children and parents calmly to get good images.

About the work

Walk me through how you position for a chest x-ray on a patient who can't stand.

What they are checking: Whether they can adapt standard positioning and still get a diagnostic image.

How do you keep radiation dose as low as possible for each patient?

What they are checking: Whether they practice ALARA through collimation, shielding and correct technique.

How do you confirm you have the right patient and the right exam before you start?

What they are checking: Whether they use two identifiers and check orders, since wrong-patient errors are serious.

A woman of childbearing age needs an abdomen x-ray. What do you check first?

What they are checking: Whether they screen for pregnancy, a basic radiation safety step.

You need to do a portable x-ray in the ICU. What do you watch out for?

What they are checking: Whether they handle lines, tubes and infection control safely in a critical setting.

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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. HSHS is seeking a PRN Radiologic Technologist (Rad Tech) to work between St. Elizabeth's Hospital. Ideal candidates are patient focused mission driven individuals comfortable working independently with all age groups using a variety of imaging equipment and systems. New grads welcomed to apply. Position Specifics: • Department: X-ray • Core Function: Imaging • Schedule: PRN • Facility: St. Elizabeth's Hospital • Location: O'Fallon, IL • Compensation aligned with your experience For more questions contact Lauren Aman at lauren.aman@hshs.org 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: 0 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 healthcare 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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