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Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist

Veterans Health Administration · Birmingham, AL

$68k–$89k/ yearPay published by the employer
  • EmployerVeterans Health Administration
  • LocationBirmingham, AL
  • EmploymentFull-time
  • Postedtoday
  • Requisition888937000
  • ProfessionRadiologic Technologist

About this role

Veterans Health Administration is hiring a Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist in Birmingham, AL. The employer published a pay range of $68k–$89k per year, and the listing is for a full-time position. We list it here with the published pay so you can compare it with other radiologic technologist roles before you apply.

Radiologic technologists perform X-ray and related imaging exams and position patients safely.

Duties from the announcement

Total Rewards of an Allied Health Professional This Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist assigned to Imaging Services must be qualified to independently provide services in specialized areas of radiologic technology and/or general radiologic technology, requiring only occasional oversight or direction for highly complex issues. The incumbent will also provide optimum patient care to the veterans while they are in the care of the technologist. Typical duties may include, but are not limited to: Assists radiologists in the less complex fluoroscopic examinations.

Duties as listed in the USAJobs announcement, a U.S. government posting.

How this pay compares

The midpoint of this range, $37.68 per hour, is 4% below the median of 598 Rad Tech postings with published pay across the US ($39.36 per hour).

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Birmingham, AL at a glance

  • $29.96/hrmedian pay, Birmingham area
  • $25–$35middle half of earners, per hour
  • 92price level, U.S. = 100
  • 9hospitals listed by CMS in Birmingham
  • The metro median is 10% above the Alabama statewide median of $27.30 per hour. Nationally the median is $37.34 per hour.
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $29.96 median hour in Birmingham buys what $32.69 buys at the national price level.
  • Federal per diem for travel assignments in Birmingham: $126 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals.

Radiologic Technologist pay and jobs in Birmingham · Radiologic Technologist jobs in Alabama · Alabama state guide

Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (May 2024), BEA regional price parities, CMS hospital directory, HRSA shortage areas, GSA per diem, state licensing boards. These are area figures, not this employer’s offer.

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What do radiologic technologists get paid at other employers in the US?

  • Vaughan Regional Medical Center, LLCSelma, AL$33.29/hr
  • CommonSpirit HealthCAMARILLO, CA$63.98/hr
  • Shriners Hospitals for ChildrenSacramento, CA$63.16/hr

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Typical requirements

  • ARRT certification in radiography
  • State license where required
  • BLS certification

General requirements for this profession. Check the exact requirements with your recruiter.

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