Radiologic Technologist Jobs in Kansas City, MO
Radiologic technologists in Kansas City work X-ray, fluoroscopy and CT at Children's Mercy, AdventHealth Shawnee Mission, the Kansas City VA and The University of Kansas Health System, with posted starting rates around $27 to $28 an hour. Here are the current openings, followed by who hires and how to get registered.
Current radiologic technologist Openings in Kansas City, MO
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Radiologic Technologist Work in Kansas City
Imaging work in Kansas City is spread across a two-state hospital market. On the Missouri side, Children's Mercy runs radiology at its Adele Hall campus on Gillham Road near Hospital Hill and at its East Campus in Independence, and the Kansas City VA Medical Center on Linwood Boulevard staffs diagnostic and CT technologists for veterans across the metro. Cross State Line Road and the jobs sit at AdventHealth Shawnee Mission on West 74th Street, KU Health's Bell Hospital in Kansas City, KS and its Olathe Hospital, and Children's Mercy's Kansas Campus in Overland Park.
That split matters more for rad techs than for most healthcare roles. Missouri does not license radiographers, but Kansas does, so a tech who wants the whole metro open to them carries ARRT registration plus a Kansas license. Hospitals here also train general radiographers into CT on the job, and several current postings advertise CT cross-training, which is the quickest route to higher pay in this market.
Top Kansas City Employers for Radiologic Technologists
These health systems hire radiologic technologists across the Kansas City metro:
- Children's Mercy Kansas City - the pediatric system hires radiology techs at Adele Hall, the East Campus in Independence and the Kansas Campus in Overland Park, with CT cross-training offered.
- AdventHealth Shawnee Mission - the Johnson County hospital and its imaging centers in Roeland Park and Overland Park hire day, night and PRN radiology technologists.
- Kansas City VA Medical Center - the VA on Linwood Boulevard hires diagnostic and CT radiologic technologists through USAJOBS.
- The University of Kansas Health System - the academic medical center hires radiology and interventional radiologic technologists in Kansas City, KS and at Olathe Hospital.
Radiologic Technologist Salaries in Kansas City
- Entry level: about $25 to $29 an hour for newly registered techs.
- Experienced: roughly $30 to $38 an hour with a few years of general diagnostic work.
- Senior / CT and specialty: about $40 to $58 an hour, which covers CT roles at the VA posted at $92,884 to $120,756 a year.
These are estimates built from posted ranges. Children's Mercy has posted a $28.25 starting rate at its Kansas Campus, and AdventHealth Shawnee Mission has posted $25.11 to $40.18 with a $10,000 sign-on bonus for full-time nights. Night and weekend differentials, CT or interventional credentials and federal grade steps move pay the most.
How to Become a Radiologic Technologist in Kansas City
You need an associate degree from an accredited radiography program and registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Locally, Metropolitan Community College runs a JRCERT-accredited Radiologic Technology associate degree at MCC-Penn Valley: 76 credit hours, a summer start and a February 15 application deadline, with an 86 percent first-attempt ARRT pass rate over five years. Missouri has no state license for radiographers, so ARRT registration is the credential employers check. Kansas does license radiologic technologists through the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts, and Kansas-side employers such as the Children's Mercy Kansas Campus require that license within 90 days of hire.
What the Job Involves
Radiologic technologists position patients and run X-ray, fluoroscopy and portable imaging in emergency departments, inpatient floors, operating rooms and outpatient clinics. Daily work includes checking orders and patient identity, setting exposure factors, shielding patients and staff, keeping images within diagnostic quality, and sending studies to radiologists through the imaging system. In a pediatric hospital the job also means calming children and working with parents in the room.
Skills Employers Look For
- ARRT registration in radiography, R.T.(R)
- A Kansas radiologic technologist license for Kansas-side jobs
- BLS certification
- Fluoroscopy, portable and OR imaging experience
- Willingness to cross-train into CT
- Radiation safety and patient positioning accuracy
- Calm, clear communication with patients and families
Career Path and Advancement
Most Kansas City techs start in general diagnostic radiography, often on nights or PRN, then move into CT through on-the-job cross-training at hospitals such as Children's Mercy. From there the ladder runs to MRI, interventional radiology and cardiac cath lab roles, then lead technologist and imaging supervisor. The VA's federal grade system rewards CT and advanced ARRT credentials with a clear pay step.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do you need a license to be a rad tech in Kansas City?
On the Missouri side there is no state license for radiographers, so ARRT registration is what employers require. On the Kansas side, the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts licenses radiologic technologists, and hospitals in Johnson County and Kansas City, KS ask for that license at hire or within about 90 days.
How much do radiologic technologists make in Kansas City?
New techs generally start around $25 to $29 an hour, experienced techs earn roughly $30 to $38, and CT or specialty technologists can reach $40 to $58 an hour. These are estimates from posted employer ranges, and nights, weekends and sign-on bonuses add to them.
Where can I study radiography in Kansas City?
Metropolitan Community College offers a JRCERT-accredited Radiologic Technology associate degree at MCC-Penn Valley. A new cohort starts each summer, applications are due February 15, and graduates sit for the ARRT exam.
Can I get CT training on the job in Kansas City?
Yes. Several Kansas City hospitals, including Children's Mercy at Adele Hall, the East Campus and the Kansas Campus, post radiology tech jobs with CT cross-training available. ARRT advanced certification in CT is still expected for independent CT work at employers such as the VA.
Are there night shift rad tech jobs in Kansas City?
Yes. Night, weekend and PRN shifts are common because hospital imaging runs around the clock. Children's Mercy posts differential-eligible night roles at Adele Hall, and AdventHealth Shawnee Mission has posted full-time nights with a $10,000 sign-on bonus.
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