Radiologic Technologist - $15,000 sign-on bonus and flexible shifts

Ithaca, New York
Healthcare

Diagnostic Excellence at the Bedside and Beyond: Radiologic Technologist at Cayuga Medical Center

Location: Ithaca, New York | Full-Time Days/Evenings FLEX | Cayuga Medical Center

A Dynamic Setting for Foundational Clinical Imaging

General diagnostic radiography remains the essential backbone of acute care diagnostics. At Cayuga Medical Center, radiologic technologists are clinical collaborators relied upon by emergency physicians, orthopedic surgeons, and inpatient care teams to capture diagnostic images that guide critical interventions. Cayuga Health is seeking an ARRT-certified Radiologic Technologist to join its hospital imaging department in Ithaca. Offering flexible scheduling (10 or 12-hour shifts), premium compensation, and an up to $15,000 sign-on bonus, this position is designed for professionals who thrive in an active hospital environment.

Professional Value Proposition

If you are currently practicing in a repetitive, compartmentalized imaging environment, Cayuga Medical Center offers the professional variety you seek. As part of our hospital-based diagnostic team, you will rotate through acute trauma imaging, surgical C-arm guidance, inpatient bedside studies, and outpatient diagnostic procedures. You will work alongside skilled senior colleagues and diagnostic radiologists who value your positioning accuracy and technical expertise. Supported by modern digital radiography equipment and clinical support structures, you will have the room and encouragement to build a long-term clinical career.

Clinical Scope & Daily Impact

The Radiologic Technologist plays a vital role across all inpatient and acute clinical pathways:

Diagnostic Imaging Mastery: Execute a broad range of diagnostic radiographic examinations, selecting exposure parameters and positioning techniques to capture optimal images on the first exposure.
Acute & Surgical Coverage: Operate portable digital imaging units and mobile surgical C-arms across emergency, intensive care, and surgical units.
Quality & Protocol Adherence: Review all acquisitions critically against radiologist protocols, manage documentation, and transfer studies to PACS with zero latency.
Patient-Centered Practice: Provide compassionate care across the entire demographic spectrum—from pediatric to geriatric patients—while adhering to ALARA radiation safety guidelines.

The Employer Advantage: Cayuga Health & Centralus Health

Cayuga Medical Center is the clinical flagship of Cayuga Health, which serves as a cornerstone of Centralus Health. With an integrated workforce of over 6,500 employees, the system combines community-centered clinical values with the technology and capital investment of an expanding regional network. Technologists benefit from clear operational structures, active continuing education, and pathways to cross-train into advanced modalities such as CT, MRI, and interventional radiography.

Compensation & Comprehensive Benefits

Base Compensation: $32.00 – $50.00 per hour (aligned with clinical experience and skills).
Sign-On Incentive: Up to $15,000 Sign-On Bonus for eligible external hires.
Shift Premiums: Generous hourly shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend rotations.
Work Schedule: Full-Time Days/Evenings FLEX; anticipated schedules offer three (3) 12-hour shifts or four (4) 10-hour shifts, including rotating weekends and holidays. Minimal local travel (0%–5%).
Benefits Package: Full medical, dental, and vision insurance; employer-assisted retirement plan; generous paid time off; and tuition/CE support.

Community & Regional Lifestyle: Ithaca, New York

Ithaca provides an enviable quality of life that seamlessly pairs cosmopolitan culture with the great outdoors. Situated around picturesque Cayuga Lake, the city offers scenic gorges, extensive state park systems, hiking trails, and lake recreation. Home to Cornell University and Ithaca College, the community features a thriving arts and music scene, acclaimed dining, and top-tier school districts, making it an ideal place to establish long-term roots.

Qualifications

Education: Associate degree (minimum) from an accredited Radiologic Sciences program.
Licensure & Certification: Active New York State Radiologic Technologist license and ARRT credentials in Radiography [ARRT(R)].
Experience Level: Two (2) years of hospital-based diagnostic imaging experience preferred; enthusiastic, clinically competent new graduates are fully welcomed.
Physical & Core Skills: Ability to safely ambulate, transfer patients, and operate portable units; strong diagnostic problem-solving abilities, teamwork orientation, and effective communication skills.

Confidential Inquiry

To learn more about shift configurations, department culture, and compensation details, contact A.W. Forbes for a confidential introductory consultation.

Michael Britt
President, Senior Enterprise Recruiter
Confidential Career Advisor
A.W. Forbes
(315) 629-9034
michael@awforbes.com

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