Registered Radiologic Technologist Jobs in Iowa
Registered Radiologic Technologist jobs in Iowa are concentrated in Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, and Davenport, where large health systems and regional medical centers drive consistent hiring across diagnostic imaging, CT, MRI, and fluoroscopy. UnityPoint Health, MercyOne, and the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics are among the most established employers in the state, with openings at every level from new graduate to experienced lead tech. Demand for techs credentialed in cross-sectional imaging and mammography has grown steadily alongside Iowa's expanding outpatient and ambulatory care network. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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FTE/Scheduled Weekly Hours:
1.00 / 40 / 1st Shift (United States of America)FTE 1.0 M-F 1st shift. Holiday rotation.PRIMARY FUNCTIONS
Performs radiographic procedures and related techniques, producing images for the interpretation by or at the request of a licensed practitioner.
1. Performs diagnostic radiographic procedures:
- Performs additional radiology services as trained or certified, to include mammography, CT, MRI, and/or Dexa.
- Selects and operates radiography equipment, imaging, and/or associated accessories to successfully perform procedures.
- Positions patient to best demonstrate anatomic area of interest, respecting patient ability and comfort.
- Immobilizes patients as required for appropriate examination.
- Operates mobile x-ray equipment in other departments throughout the organization.
- May perform non-interpretive fluoroscopic procedures as appropriate and consistent with applicable state statutes.
- Evaluates radiographs or images for technical quality, ensuring proper identification is recorded.
- Corroborates patient's clinical history with procedure, ensuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner.
- Responsible for coding signs and symptoms, diseases, operations, and procedures in accordance to ICD-10-CM and CPT coding principles to ensure Medicare and other insurance coverage. Responsible for obtaining patient waivers when procedures are not deemed as medically necessary.
- Completes all billing charges, notes, and other required paperwork in a timely manner.
- Prepares patient for procedures, providing instructions to obtain desired results, gain cooperation, and minimize anxiety.
- Provides patient education.
- Interviews patients and reviews available clinical data in order to alert licensed practitioners to possible contradictions for procedure.
- Assumes responsibility for provision of physical and psychological needs of patients during procedures.
- Determines radiographic technique exposure factors.
- Applies principles of radiation protection to minimize exposure to patient, self, and others.
- Participates in the department's quality assessment and improvement plan.
- May be responsible for specific quality control duties in the assigned area.
- Performs daily quality control tests as described by MQSA. Reports and corrects any deviations from the standard.
- Practices aseptic techniques as necessary.
- Reports equipment malfunction and provides input on equipment and supply decision.
6. In agreement with state statute(s) and/or where institutional policy permits, prepares, identifies, and/or administers contrast media as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
7. Works with Radiologists and other licensed medical practitioners:
- Verifies informed consent for and assists a licensed practitioner with interventional procedures.
- Assists licensed practitioner with fluoroscopic and specialized interventional radiography procedures.
1. Education, Experience, and Training
a. Must have successfully completed formal Radiologic Technology training in an American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) approved program and be registered (or eligible for registry) by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiology.
b. Must possess valid State of Iowa credential (i.e. Iowa Permit to Practice)
c. Must possess the following certifications, based on skill set:
- Radiologic Technologist- must be registered through ARRT in General Radiology and possess valid permit to practice from the Iowa Department of Public Health.
- Radiologic Technologist: Mammography- Mammography technologist must possess or obtain certification within 24 months after appropriate training is complete and application process is initiated.
- Radiologic Technologist: MRI- MRI technologist must possess or obtain MRI certification within 24 months after appropriate training is complete and application process is initiated. MRI Technologist with 2 plus years of experience but not yet certified must possess certification 18 months after hire.
- Radiologic Technologist: CT technologist must possess or obtain CT certification. Technologists hired to train on job with no experience must obtain certification within 24 months after appropriate training is complete and application process is initiated. CT Technologist with 2 plus years of experience but not yet certified must possess certification 18 months after hire. As of 3/1/2022; current staff working towards advanced certification must possess certification within 24 months. This process will be monitored by Radiology Department Manager.
- On call technologists must arrive within 30 minutes.
e. Ability to learn and navigate computer systems including the online training modules, the employee timesheet and the performance appraisal system. Job specific systems are also required.
f. Must be able to read, speak, and write fluent English.
2. Physical Requirements
a. Sitting – Approximately 25% of shift.
b. Standing– Approximately 50% of shift.
c. Walking – Approximately 25% of shift.
d. Lifting – Approximately 35 pounds. Must use, and require staff to use, when in hospital and pre-hospital settings, proper body mechanics and ergonomics and, as applicable, lifting/moving devices.
e. Twisting – Infrequent.
f. Bending – Moderate.
g. Squat/Kneel – Occasionally less than 25% of shift.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. A review of this description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by his/her manager.
Requirements are representative of the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship with the Waverly Health Center.
FTE/Scheduled Weekly Hours:
1.00 / 40 / 1st Shift (United States of America)FTE 1.0 M-F 1st shift. Holiday rotation.PRIMARY FUNCTIONS
Performs radiographic procedures and related techniques, producing images for the interpretation by or at the request of a licensed practitioner.
1. Performs diagnostic radiographic procedures:
- Performs additional radiology services as trained or certified, to include mammography, CT, MRI, and/or Dexa.
- Selects and operates radiography equipment, imaging, and/or associated accessories to successfully perform procedures.
- Positions patient to best demonstrate anatomic area of interest, respecting patient ability and comfort.
- Immobilizes patients as required for appropriate examination.
- Operates mobile x-ray equipment in other departments throughout the organization.
- May perform non-interpretive fluoroscopic procedures as appropriate and consistent with applicable state statutes.
- Evaluates radiographs or images for technical quality, ensuring proper identification is recorded.
- Corroborates patient's clinical history with procedure, ensuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner.
- Responsible for coding signs and symptoms, diseases, operations, and procedures in accordance to ICD-10-CM and CPT coding principles to ensure Medicare and other insurance coverage. Responsible for obtaining patient waivers when procedures are not deemed as medically necessary.
- Completes all billing charges, notes, and other required paperwork in a timely manner.
- Prepares patient for procedures, providing instructions to obtain desired results, gain cooperation, and minimize anxiety.
- Provides patient education.
- Interviews patients and reviews available clinical data in order to alert licensed practitioners to possible contradictions for procedure.
- Assumes responsibility for provision of physical and psychological needs of patients during procedures.
- Determines radiographic technique exposure factors.
- Applies principles of radiation protection to minimize exposure to patient, self, and others.
- Participates in the department's quality assessment and improvement plan.
- May be responsible for specific quality control duties in the assigned area.
- Performs daily quality control tests as described by MQSA. Reports and corrects any deviations from the standard.
- Practices aseptic techniques as necessary.
- Reports equipment malfunction and provides input on equipment and supply decision.
6. In agreement with state statute(s) and/or where institutional policy permits, prepares, identifies, and/or administers contrast media as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
7. Works with Radiologists and other licensed medical practitioners:
- Verifies informed consent for and assists a licensed practitioner with interventional procedures.
- Assists licensed practitioner with fluoroscopic and specialized interventional radiography procedures.
1. Education, Experience, and Training
a. Must have successfully completed formal Radiologic Technology training in an American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) approved program and be registered (or eligible for registry) by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiology.
b. Must possess valid State of Iowa credential (i.e. Iowa Permit to Practice)
c. Must possess the following certifications, based on skill set:
- Radiologic Technologist- must be registered through ARRT in General Radiology and possess valid permit to practice from the Iowa Department of Public Health.
- Radiologic Technologist: Mammography- Mammography technologist must possess or obtain certification within 24 months after appropriate training is complete and application process is initiated.
- Radiologic Technologist: MRI- MRI technologist must possess or obtain MRI certification within 24 months after appropriate training is complete and application process is initiated. MRI Technologist with 2 plus years of experience but not yet certified must possess certification 18 months after hire.
- Radiologic Technologist: CT technologist must possess or obtain CT certification. Technologists hired to train on job with no experience must obtain certification within 24 months after appropriate training is complete and application process is initiated. CT Technologist with 2 plus years of experience but not yet certified must possess certification 18 months after hire. As of 3/1/2022; current staff working towards advanced certification must possess certification within 24 months. This process will be monitored by Radiology Department Manager.
- On call technologists must arrive within 30 minutes.
e. Ability to learn and navigate computer systems including the online training modules, the employee timesheet and the performance appraisal system. Job specific systems are also required.
f. Must be able to read, speak, and write fluent English.
2. Physical Requirements
a. Sitting – Approximately 25% of shift.
b. Standing– Approximately 50% of shift.
c. Walking – Approximately 25% of shift.
d. Lifting – Approximately 35 pounds. Must use, and require staff to use, when in hospital and pre-hospital settings, proper body mechanics and ergonomics and, as applicable, lifting/moving devices.
e. Twisting – Infrequent.
f. Bending – Moderate.
g. Squat/Kneel – Occasionally less than 25% of shift.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. A review of this description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by his/her manager.
Requirements are representative of the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship with the Waverly Health Center.
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The qualifications that appear most often in registered radiologic technologist jobs across Iowa.
- Current ARRT registration and eligibility for Iowa licensure through the Iowa Department of Public Health
- Associate or bachelor's degree in radiologic technology from an accredited program
- Proficiency operating digital radiography and PACS imaging systems in a clinical setting
- Ability to perform patient positioning, image acquisition, and radiation protection protocols independently
- BLS certification required prior to or within a defined period of hire
- Experience or clinical rotation hours in CT, fluoroscopy, or a second imaging modality preferred
Registered Radiologic Technologist Jobs in Iowa: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a registered radiologic technologist in Iowa?
To become a registered radiologic technologist in Iowa, you must complete an accredited radiologic technology program, pass the ARRT certification examination, and then obtain a license through the Iowa Department of Public Health, which requires a valid ARRT credential. Iowa does not grant licensure without an active ARRT registration, so completing that national exam is the prerequisite for state practice. Most accredited programs are associate-degree tracks offered through Iowa community colleges and hospital-based schools.
How much do registered radiologic technologists make in Iowa?
Registered radiologic technologists in Iowa earn a median of about $65,930 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $54,360 for the lowest 10% to over $86,520 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire registered radiologic technologists in Iowa?
Companies currently hiring registered radiologic technologists in Iowa include MercyOne, Waverly Health Center, and US Department of Veterans Affairs, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Iowa's largest health systems, including UnityPoint Health and MercyOne, operate facilities statewide and tend to post the highest volume of imaging positions throughout the year.
Which Iowa cities have the most registered radiologic technologist jobs?
The cities with the most registered radiologic technologist openings in Iowa are Des Moines, Waverly, and Waterloo. Des Moines anchors the market as the state's largest metro, home to major health system headquarters and a dense cluster of hospitals and outpatient imaging centers, while Cedar Rapids and Davenport benefit from regional medical centers and the Quad Cities' cross-border healthcare corridor that pulls volume from both Iowa and Illinois.
Are there remote registered radiologic technologist jobs in Iowa?
Yes, but they're rare. Registered radiologic technologist work is fundamentally hands-on, requiring direct patient contact and operation of imaging equipment on-site. About 0% of registered radiologic technologist openings tied to Iowa are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions are almost exclusively in teleradiology support, quality assurance review, or imaging education roles rather than direct clinical practice.
How can I get hired as a registered radiologic technologist in Iowa with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to new-graduate positions at Iowa's large health systems, where UnityPoint Health and MercyOne regularly recruit recent graduates from accredited programs and provide structured clinical onboarding. Candidates who completed their clinical rotations at an Iowa facility already have a referral advantage. Pursuing ARRT registration immediately upon graduation and securing your Iowa Department of Public Health license before interviewing removes the most common hiring barrier for new techs competing against experienced candidates.
Where can I find and apply to registered radiologic technologist jobs in Iowa?
You can find and apply to registered radiologic technologist jobs in Iowa on Migrate Mate, which lists current Iowa openings from employers across the state. Search the listings to find roles that fit your credentials, experience level, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that match.
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