Radiologic Technologist Jobs in Miami, FL
Radiologic technologists in Miami earn a metro median near $37.93 an hour, and the Miami VA, Jackson Health System, UHealth and Nicklaus Children's all hire for x-ray work. Here are the current openings, followed by who is hiring, what it pays and how to get certified in Florida.
Current radiologic technologist Openings in Miami, FL
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Radiologic Technologist Work in Miami
The heaviest concentration of x-ray work in Miami is in the Health District along the 836, where Jackson Memorial's trauma center, UHealth's imaging services and the Bruce W. Carter VA Medical Center on NW 16th Street all run around-the-clock radiology departments. Trauma and emergency imaging there means evening, night and weekend shifts are always part of the schedule.
The rest of the work follows the suburbs south and west. Nicklaus Children's staffs radiology at its urgent care centers in Palmetto Bay and West Kendall as well as weekend, night and part-time technologist shifts in Miami. Pediatric imaging is a Miami specialty worth noting, since Nicklaus is one of the few employers here where every patient is a child.
Top Miami Employers Hiring Radiologic Technologists
These Miami employers post radiologic technologist roles on their own careers sites:
- Miami VA Healthcare System - the Bruce W. Carter VA Medical Center is accepting applications for a Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist, General X-Ray, at GS-5 to GS-8.
- Nicklaus Children's Health System - hires radiology techs for its Palmetto Bay and West Kendall urgent care centers plus weekend, night and part-time technologist shifts.
- Jackson Health System - the county's public system fills Radiologic Technologist 1 roles, including ER trauma radiology, in its Allied Health job family.
- UHealth - University of Miami Health System - hires full-time radiologic technologists for its Imaging Services department in Miami.
Radiologic Technologist Salaries in Miami
- Entry level: about $25 to $30 an hour for newly certified technologists.
- Experienced: roughly $30 to $42 an hour with a few years of hospital or trauma experience.
- Senior: about $42 to $50 an hour for lead technologists and those with advanced modalities.
These are estimates built from federal May 2025 wage data for the Miami metro, checked against the Miami VA's posted range of $56,159 to $100,148 a year. Night and weekend shifts, trauma experience and extra ARRT credentials in CT, MRI or mammography push pay up, and hospital systems usually add shift differentials and full benefits.
How to Become a Radiologic Technologist in Miami
Florida requires radiologic technologists to be certified by the Florida Department of Health. A general radiographer must finish a two-year accredited radiologic technology program and pass the ARRT exam, which the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists gives for the state at Pearson VUE centers, with a passing score of 75. The state application fee is $50 and the ARRT exam fee for general radiographers is $200. A separate, lower Basic X-ray Machine Operator certificate exists, but hospital jobs ask for the full general radiographer credential and ARRT registration. Locally, Miami Dade College runs its associate degree Radiography program at the Medical Campus in the Health District, starting each August.
What the Job Involves
Radiologic technologists produce diagnostic x-ray images. A shift means checking orders, positioning patients, setting exposure, shielding patients and staff from radiation, running fixed and portable x-ray equipment in emergency rooms, operating rooms and patient floors, reviewing image quality and sending studies to radiologists. Clear explanations and steady hands matter, especially with trauma and pediatric patients.
Skills Employers Look For
- ARRT registration in radiography
- Florida general radiographer certification
- BLS certification
- Portable, trauma and operating room imaging
- Radiation safety and accurate positioning
- Spanish and English for patient communication
Career Path and Advancement
Most Miami techs start in general x-ray at a hospital or urgent care center, often on nights or weekends, then step up through levels such as Jackson's Radiologic Technologist 1 and UHealth's tiered titles. The usual next move is cross-training into CT, MRI, mammography or interventional radiology, then lead technologist, imaging supervisor or department manager. Federal roles at the Miami VA offer a set GS ladder up to GS-8.
Related Careers in Miami
If imaging interests you, these related Miami roles are close matches:
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you need a license to be a radiologic technologist in Florida?
Yes. The Florida Department of Health certifies radiologic technologists. General radiographers need a two-year accredited program and a passing ARRT exam score before the state will certify them.
How much do radiologic technologists make in Miami?
The Miami metro median is about $37.93 an hour, according to federal May 2025 wage data. New technologists generally start around $25 to $30 an hour, and senior or multi-modality techs can earn $42 to $50.
Where can I study radiography in Miami?
Miami Dade College offers an associate degree Radiography program at its Medical Campus in the Health District. Classes start once a year in August, and admission is competitive, with a minimum 2.5 GPA.
What is a Basic X-ray Machine Operator in Florida?
It is a lower level of Florida certification for limited x-ray work. It does not need a formal two-year program, and its ARRT passing score is 65, but hospital radiology jobs in Miami ask for the full general radiographer certificate.
Do Miami hospitals hire rad techs for nights and weekends?
Yes. Trauma and emergency departments need imaging around the clock, and Miami employers post night, weekend and per diem technologist roles. These shifts often carry a differential and are a common way for new graduates to get hired.
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