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How much do agency radiographer jobs pay per week?

As of May 29, 2026, the average weekly pay for agency radiographer in the United States is $1,830.69, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $1,153.85 and $2,394.23 per week, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Agency Radiographer, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Agency Radiographer, you need a recognized radiography degree, HCPC registration, and strong knowledge of medical imaging procedures. Familiarity with digital imaging equipment, PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication Systems), and adherence to safety protocols is essential. Excellent communication, adaptability, and time management skills help you succeed in diverse clinical settings and work effectively with multidisciplinary teams. These skills ensure accurate imaging, patient safety, and the ability to quickly integrate into new workplaces for optimum patient care.

How does working as an Agency Radiographer differ from a permanent radiography position in terms of work environment and team integration?

As an Agency Radiographer, you’ll often be assigned to different hospitals or clinics for short-term contracts, which means frequently adapting to new teams, workflows, and equipment. This dynamic environment offers variety and flexibility but can also pose challenges in quickly learning department protocols and building rapport with permanent staff. Agency roles typically require strong communication skills and the ability to work independently, as you’ll need to integrate smoothly with each new team to deliver high-quality patient care. While it may take extra effort to familiarize yourself with each workplace, you’ll gain broad experience and exposure to diverse clinical practices.

What are agency radiographers?

Agency radiographers are qualified radiographers who work on a temporary or contract basis through recruitment agencies, rather than being directly employed by a single hospital or healthcare facility. They fill staffing gaps in various medical settings, such as hospitals, clinics, or imaging centers, often covering short-term vacancies, staff absences, or increased demand. Agency radiographers perform the same duties as permanent staff, including operating imaging equipment and assisting with patient care, but benefit from flexible work schedules and exposure to different working environments.

What is the difference between Agency Radiographer vs Hospital Radiographer?

AspectAgency RadiographerHospital Radiographer
CredentialsRequires similar certifications (e.g., HCPC registration, relevant radiography qualifications)Requires similar certifications (e.g., HCPC registration, relevant radiography qualifications)
Work EnvironmentVarious locations, flexible assignments, often short-termFixed hospital settings, long-term employment
Employer & Industry UsageStaffing agencies, temporary roles in healthcareHospitals, clinics, healthcare facilities
Work FlexibilityHigh, with the ability to choose assignmentsTypically fixed schedule and location

Agency Radiographers work across multiple healthcare settings through staffing agencies, offering flexibility and diverse experience. Hospital Radiographers are employed directly by hospitals, providing consistent, long-term patient care within a specific facility. Both roles require similar qualifications but differ mainly in work environment and employment structure.

More about Agency Radiographer jobs
Infographic showing various Agency Radiographer job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 7% Full Time, and 93% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $95,196 per year, or $45.8 per hour.

$31.50 - $51.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 22 days ago


Job description

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

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Location

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

Job Description

General Summary:

The Radiographer I primarily performs general Radiographic pediatric procedures, including complex, and research-based procedures delivering high-quality imaging while ensuring accuracy, safety, and workflow efficiency. This role supports patient care through timely and precise data entry, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and adherence to institutional and regulatory standards. They maintain up-to-date knowledge of sonographic technology, ensure proper equipment maintenance and disinfection, and uphold patient safety and quality control protocols. The role also demonstrates excellent communication and customer service skills while acting as a resource for students, technologists, and other healthcare professionals. Flexibility, clinical reliability, and the ability to contribute within a fast-paced, team-based environment are essential for success in this position.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Perform general Radiographic pediatric procedures, including routine, complex, and research-based imaging studies, with consistent adherence to quality and safety standards. Ensure timely submission of completed exams for physician interpretation while maintaining workflow efficiency and accuracy.

  • Accurately verify and input patient demographic, clinical, and technical information into the imaging system and medical record. Ensure all required technical data elements are completed and validated by the end of each shift to support high-quality care.

  • Support departmental operations and evolving business needs by providing coverage for rotating shifts, on-call duties, holidays, PTO, satellite locations, or operational gaps to ensure continuity of care and consistent service delivery.

  • Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team, actively supporting patient care alongside nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes and department efficiency.

  • Demonstrates knowledge of modality-specific quality control procedures and performs them as needed to maintain compliance with departmental and regulatory standards.

  • Maintains a working knowledge and adheres to institutional safety policy and The Joint Commission patient safety goals and guidelines.

  • Ensures proper disinfection and infection prevention practices, including adherence to high-level chemical disinfection protocols. Completes all required equipment maintenance and quality assurance checks to meet safety and regulatory standards.

  • Other job functions as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology.

  • American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification is required within one year of hire. Certification must be maintained throughout employment.

  • Current Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) licensure must be kept current and maintained.

  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

  • Proficiency in imaging-specific software, hardware, electronic medical records (EMR), and Microsoft Office applications.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; bilingual proficiency is a plus. Capable of clear, effective interactions in person and over the phone, with accurate message documentation.

  • Ability to move to 20 lbs. regularly and assist with patient and equipment movement on a regular basis

Education

(BLS) - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association

Pay Range

$31.50-$51.50 Hourly

At Lurie Children's, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions.In addition to base salary, Lurie Children's offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentivesfor select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the followinglink to learn more about our benefits.

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disability

Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave

403(b) with a 5% employer match

Various voluntary benefits:

  • Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability

  • Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage

  • Tuition assistance

  • Student loan servicing and support

  • Adoption benefits

  • Backup Childcare and Eldercare

  • Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members

  • Discount on services at Lurie Children's facilities

  • Discount purchasing program

There's a Place for You with Us

At Lurie Children's, we embrace and celebrate building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints - recognizing that different life experiences strengthen our workplace and the care we provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.

Lurie Children's and its affiliatesare equal employment opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Support email: peoplequestions@luriechildrens.org