Radiologic Technologist Jobs in Washington, DC
Registered radiologic technologists in Washington earn $45.50 an hour on Sibley Memorial's on-call roster, and GW University Hospital in Foggy Bottom is offering a $12,500 sign-on bonus for full-time day techs. Here are the current openings, followed by who is hiring, what it pays and how to get registered.
Current radiologic technologist Openings in Washington, DC
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Radiologic Technologist Work in Washington
Imaging jobs in the District follow the hospitals. GW University Hospital at 900 23rd Street NW, a Level I trauma center near the Foggy Bottom-GWU Metro, hires radiology techs for both hospital and outpatient imaging. Sibley Memorial in the Palisades staffs general radiography, CT, MRI and ultrasound, and posts CT technologist jobs on evening and night shifts. East of the river, Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center on the St. Elizabeths East campus in Congress Heights opened in April 2025 and is hiring full-time radiology technologists.
The Irving Street medical campus in Northwest is the training hub: MedStar Washington Hospital Center runs what it calls the only radiography program in the District, and its students rotate through MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and Children's National. Many techs live in Prince George's or Montgomery County, or in Northern Virginia, and commute in on Metro or the Beltway.
Top Washington Employers Hiring Radiologic Technologists
These Washington hospitals have radiologic technologist openings on their own hiring sites:
- Sibley Memorial Hospital - the Johns Hopkins hospital in upper Northwest hires on-call registered radiology techs with OR experience, plus full-time CT technologists on evenings and nights.
- George Washington University Hospital - the Foggy Bottom trauma center hires full-time day-shift radiology techs for its outpatient and hospital imaging, with a $12,500 sign-on bonus.
- Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center - the GW Health hospital in Ward 8 hires full-time radiology technologists with acute care experience.
Radiologic Technologist Salaries in Washington
- Entry level: about $34 to $40 per hour for newly registered technologists.
- Experienced: roughly $40 to $50 per hour for techs with two or more years of acute care work.
- Senior / advanced modality: $50 to $65 per hour for CT, MRI and lead technologists.
These are estimates. Sibley's on-call radiology tech rate is posted at $45.50 an hour, and DC requires employers to post pay ranges, so check each listing. Cross-training in CT or MRI, evening and night shifts, and on-call coverage move pay up, and GW Hospital is paying a $12,500 sign-on bonus to experienced hires.
How to Become a Radiologic Technologist in Washington
You need to graduate from an accredited radiologic technology program and pass the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) exam in radiography; every hospital posting above asks for active ARRT registration, and most add BLS. The local route is the Medical Imaging School of Radiology at MedStar Washington Hospital Center, a 22-month, JRCERT-accredited certificate program. It partners with Trinity Washington University in Northeast for an associate degree, with a path to a bachelor's in radiography. On licensing, DC law (D.C. Code 3-1208.91) places radiographers, CT and MRI technologists under the DC Board of Medicine, with a license required one year after DC Health's implementing regulations take effect. The DC Department of Employment Services currently lists no DC registration requirement for radiologic technologists, so confirm the status with the Board of Medicine before you apply.
What the Job Involves
Radiologic technologists position patients and run X-ray equipment to produce diagnostic images for radiologists. A shift can include chest and extremity films in the emergency department, portable X-rays on inpatient floors, fluoroscopy, and imaging in the operating room. Techs check orders, shield patients and themselves from radiation, adjust exposure settings, review image quality, and log every study in the hospital's imaging system.
Skills Employers Look For
- Active ARRT registration in radiography
- Current BLS certification
- Acute care or emergency department experience
- Operating room and portable imaging experience
- Radiation safety and patient positioning skills
- Interest in cross-training into CT or MRI
Career Path and Advancement
Most Washington techs start in general radiography, often on evenings, nights or an on-call roster, then cross-train into CT, which MedStar Washington Hospital Center also teaches as a separate program. From there the ladder runs to MRI, interventional radiology and lead technologist roles at Sibley, GW Hospital and the Irving Street hospitals, and on to imaging supervisor or department manager.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do you need a license to be a radiologic technologist in Washington, DC?
Hospitals require ARRT registration today. DC law gives the DC Board of Medicine authority to license radiographers, with the license required one year after implementing regulations take effect, while the DC Department of Employment Services lists no current DC registration requirement. Check with DC Health before you start.
How much do radiologic technologists make in Washington?
New technologists generally start around $34 to $40 an hour, experienced techs earn roughly $40 to $50, and CT or MRI technologists can reach $65. Sibley posts its on-call rate at $45.50 an hour.
Where can I study radiography in Washington?
The Medical Imaging School of Radiology at MedStar Washington Hospital Center, which MedStar describes as the only radiography program in the District, is the local route. It takes 22 months, is accredited by the JRCERT, and partners with Trinity Washington University for an associate or bachelor's degree.
Are there sign-on bonuses for X-ray techs in DC?
Yes. GW University Hospital is advertising a $12,500 sign-on bonus for full-time day-shift radiology technologists with at least two years of registered experience.
What shifts do Washington radiology techs work?
Hospitals image around the clock, so evening, night, weekend and on-call shifts are common. Sibley's CT openings are evening and night roles, while GW Hospital is hiring for day shift.
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