Radiologic Technologist Jobs in Jacksonville, FL
Radiologic technologists in Jacksonville earn a metro median of about $37 an hour, and Baptist Health alone posts X-ray openings from Baptist Downtown on the Southbank to its freestanding ERs in Oakleaf and Town Center. Here are the current openings, followed by who is hiring and how to get certified in Florida.
Current radiologic technologist Openings in Jacksonville, FL
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Radiologic Technologist Work in Jacksonville
Jacksonville's imaging work follows its hospitals. Baptist Health runs radiology departments at Baptist Downtown on Prudential Drive and San Marco Boulevard, Baptist South off I-95 near Bartram, Baptist Beaches, Baptist Clay on Fleming Island and Wolfson Children's Hospital, plus emergency departments in Oakleaf, Town Center and St. Johns County that all need X-ray coverage around the clock. Mayo Clinic Florida hires radiographers at its San Pablo Road campus off JTB, where a five-story hospital expansion is underway, and Naval Hospital Jacksonville at NAS Jax hires civilian diagnostic radiologic technologists on the federal GS scale.
What sets the job apart here is the freestanding ER network and the PRN culture. Many Jacksonville postings are part-time or per diem, which suits techs who pick up shifts at two systems, and evening and weekend ER roles often carry sign-on bonuses. Commuters from Clay and St. Johns counties have options close to home without crossing the river.
Top Jacksonville Employers Hiring Radiologic Technologists
These employers have posted radiologic technologist jobs in Jacksonville on their own career sites:
- Baptist Health - the city's largest locally owned system hires rad techs at Baptist Downtown, South, Beaches, Clay, Wolfson Children's and its Oakleaf and Town Center ERs, often with sign-on bonuses up to $1,000 or more.
- Mayo Clinic Florida - the San Pablo Road campus posts radiologic technologist roles at $28.80 to $43.25 an hour, plus lead, MRI and procedural assistant openings.
- Naval Hospital Jacksonville - the hospital at NAS Jax hires civilian diagnostic radiologic technologists through USAJOBS, recently at GS-7, $50,460 to $65,599 a year.
UF Health Jacksonville and Ascension St. Vincent's also run imaging departments in the city, but their job searches could not be read this month, so check our live listings above for their openings.
Radiologic Technologist Salaries in Jacksonville
- Entry level: about $25 to $30 an hour for newly registered techs.
- Experienced: roughly $31 to $39 an hour.
- Senior and specialty: $40 to $46 an hour or more, especially with CT, MRI or interventional credentials.
These are estimates built from BLS 2025 wage data for the Jacksonville metro, where the median is about $37.07 an hour, and from posted ranges at Mayo Clinic and Naval Hospital Jacksonville. Pay moves with added modalities like CT and MRI, night and weekend ER shifts, PRN premiums and sign-on bonuses at Baptist's freestanding emergency departments.
How to Become a Radiologic Technologist in Jacksonville
You need to graduate from an accredited radiography program, pass the ARRT radiography exam, and hold a Florida certification from the Florida Department of Health, which uses the ARRT exam for its General Radiographer (CRT) certificate and requires 12 continuing education hours for renewal. Locally, Florida State College at Jacksonville offers the Radiography (FSCJ Option) A.S., a 77-credit program with a May 15 deadline for fall entry and a 100% exam pass rate in 2024. UF Health Jacksonville runs its own JRCERT-accredited School of Radiologic Technology in partnership with FSCJ, with a degree route and a certificate-only track for people who already hold an associate degree.
What the Job Involves
Radiologic technologists position patients and equipment to take diagnostic X-ray images of bones, chests and abdomens, set exposure to keep radiation dose low, and check each image for quality before it goes to the radiologist. In an ER you may shoot portable films at the bedside or in trauma bays; in a clinic you follow a scheduled list of outpatients. The job also includes verifying orders, shielding patients and staff, documenting in the electronic record and keeping rooms stocked and clean.
Skills Employers Look For
- ARRT (R) registration and a Florida CRT certificate
- AHA Basic Life Support, with ACLS a plus
- Portable, trauma and fluoroscopy experience
- Radiation safety and positioning accuracy
- PACS and electronic health record familiarity
- Calm patient communication, including with children
- Flexibility for PRN, evening, weekend and call shifts
Career Path and Advancement
Most Jacksonville techs start in general X-ray at a hospital or freestanding ER, then add a modality such as CT, MRI, mammography or interventional radiology, each with its own ARRT credential and higher pay. Baptist and Mayo both post lead technologist roles, and experienced techs can move into imaging supervision, clinical instruction at a hospital-based school or applications work for equipment vendors.
Related Careers in Jacksonville
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do you need a license to be a radiologic technologist in Florida?
Yes. Florida requires a certificate from the Florida Department of Health to perform radiography, and the department uses the ARRT exam to certify general radiographers. Jacksonville employers such as Baptist Health and Mayo Clinic list both ARRT registration and the Florida certificate on their postings.
How much do radiologic technologists make in Jacksonville?
BLS 2025 data puts the Jacksonville metro median at about $37 an hour, or $77,110 a year. Newer techs usually start near $25 to $30 an hour, and specialty or senior techs can pass $46.
Where can I study radiography in Jacksonville?
Florida State College at Jacksonville offers a Radiography A.S., and UF Health Jacksonville runs a hospital-based School of Radiologic Technology affiliated with FSCJ. Both prepare you for the ARRT exam.
Are there part-time or PRN rad tech jobs in Jacksonville?
Plenty. Baptist Health posts PRN and part-time X-ray roles at Baptist South, Beaches, Clay, Wolfson Children's and its St. Johns County ER, and Mayo Clinic posts as-needed radiologic technologist shifts. PRN work is a common way to add a second employer.
How long does it take to become a radiologic technologist?
Plan on about two years for an associate degree program after prerequisites, then the ARRT exam and the Florida application. If you already hold an associate degree, a hospital-based certificate track can be shorter.
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