Radiologic Technologist Jobs in Omaha, NE
Radiologic technologists in Omaha earn a metro median near $36.83 an hour, and the work runs from the Nebraska Medical Center in Midtown to the Dodge Street medical mile and the VA on Woolworth Avenue. Here are the current openings, followed by who hires and how to get licensed.
Current radiologic technologist Openings in Omaha, NE
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Radiologic Technologist Work in Omaha
Omaha is a hospital town, and imaging departments sit at the center of it. Nebraska Medicine and UNMC run the academic medical center around 42nd and Dewey in Midtown, CHI Health staffs X-ray at Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy on Mercy Road and at Immanuel off I-680 in north Omaha, and Methodist Hospital and Children's Nebraska sit side by side on Dodge Street between 82nd and 84th. CHI Health also posts clinic radiologic technologist roles across its Omaha clinics, which tend to offer steadier daytime hours.
Competition among four nonprofit systems and the VA keeps demand metro-wide. Many technologists start in general radiography, then cross-train into CT, MRI, interventional radiology or mammography, which the bigger Omaha systems post as separate roles with higher pay.
Top Omaha Employers for Radiologic Technologists
These Omaha health systems employ radiologic technologists across hospitals and clinics:
- Nebraska Medicine - the academic system at the Nebraska Medical Center hires technologists for X-ray, interventional radiology, CT and MRI.
- CHI Health - staffs hospital and clinic radiologic technologists at Bergan Mercy, Immanuel and its Omaha clinics, plus a regional float team.
- Methodist Health System - features imaging among its core career areas at Methodist Hospital on Dodge Street and Methodist Women's Hospital in Elkhorn.
- Children's Nebraska - the pediatric hospital at 8200 Dodge recruits radiologic, CT and MRI technologists and sonographers.
- Omaha VA Medical Center - the VA Nebraska-Western Iowa system hires diagnostic and advanced radiologic technologists, including mammography, at 4101 Woolworth Ave.
Radiologic Technologist Salaries in Omaha
- Entry level: about $26 to $31 per hour for newly registered technologists.
- Experienced: roughly $32 to $40 per hour, with the metro median near $36.83.
- Senior and advanced modality: $40 to $48 per hour or more for CT, MRI, interventional and mammography roles.
These are estimates drawn from 2025 federal wage data for the Omaha metro and current local postings. CHI Health has posted hospital technologist pay of $25.42 to $37.82 an hour, and the VA has posted advanced diagnostic roles at $88,257 to $114,728 a year. Call, holiday and evening shifts, extra modalities and years of experience move pay the most.
How to Become a Radiologic Technologist in Omaha
Nebraska requires a license. The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Licensure Unit issues the Medical Radiographer license, plus narrower Limited Radiographer and Limited Computed Tomography Radiographer licenses. Hospital employers such as CHI Health also require ARRT registration in radiography on hire. Locally, Clarkson College at 101 S 42nd St offers a 24-month Associate of Science in Radiography accredited by JRCERT, and the University of Nebraska Medical Center runs a 21-month radiography program with an Omaha placement option. Licenses expire December 1 of even years and renew with 24 hours of continuing education.
What the Job Involves
Radiologic technologists position patients, set exposure factors and capture diagnostic X-ray images for radiologists to read. Daily work includes checking orders and patient identity, shielding and radiation safety, portable imaging in the ED, ICU and operating room, assisting with fluoroscopy, and logging studies in the PACS and electronic health record.
Skills Employers Look For
- ARRT registration in radiography and a Nebraska Medical Radiographer license
- Current BLS certification
- Strong positioning technique for trauma and portable exams
- Radiation safety and ALARA practice
- Comfort with PACS and electronic health records
- Calm patient care with children, older adults and trauma patients
Career Path and Advancement
Most Omaha technologists begin in general X-ray at a hospital or clinic, then add CT or MRI credentials through on-the-job cross-training. From there the ladder runs to interventional radiology, mammography, lead technologist and imaging supervisor roles at Nebraska Medicine, CHI Health, Methodist or the VA, and some move into education through Clarkson College or UNMC.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do you need a license to be a radiologic technologist in Nebraska?
Yes. Nebraska DHHS issues the Medical Radiographer license for full-scope X-ray work, with separate limited licenses for limited radiography and CT. Omaha hospitals also expect ARRT registration in radiography when you start.
How much do radiologic technologists make in Omaha?
The Omaha metro median is about $36.83 an hour, roughly $76,600 a year. New technologists generally start near $26 to $31 an hour, and advanced modality roles can pass $48 an hour.
How long does it take to become a rad tech in Omaha?
Plan on about two years. Clarkson College's associate degree runs 24 months, and UNMC's radiography program runs 21 months, both followed by a national certification exam and a Nebraska license application.
Do Omaha rad techs work nights and weekends?
Hospital imaging runs around the clock, so many hospital roles include evenings, weekends, call and holidays. Clinic X-ray roles are more likely to be weekday daytime work.
How often does a Nebraska radiographer license renew?
Medical Radiographer licenses expire December 1 of even-numbered years. Renewal requires 24 hours of continuing education, and a current ARRT card can serve as proof.
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