Radiologic Technologist Jobs in Charlotte, NC
Radiologic technologists in Charlotte earn a metro median near $38 an hour, per federal 2025 wage data, with hospital X-ray, CT and outpatient imaging jobs from Elizabeth to Rock Hill. Here are the current openings, followed by who is hiring and how to get registered.
Current radiologic technologist Openings in Charlotte, NC
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Radiologic Technologist Work in Charlotte
Charlotte's imaging jobs follow its two big hospital systems. Novant Health hires radiology technologists at Presbyterian Medical Center in Elizabeth, Huntersville and Mint Hill medical centers, its outpatient imaging site at The Park at Monroe, and urgent care and orthopedic clinics in the Jetton Building in Cornelius. Atrium Health staffs X-ray at Atrium Health Pineville on Park Rd and imaging across its Charlotte hospitals.
Outpatient imaging is the other big employer. Charlotte Radiology runs 30 imaging centers across the greater Charlotte area in both Carolinas, and Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill hires X-ray, CT and mammography techs on the South Carolina side of I-77. Weekend, night and PRN shifts are common, and many new graduates start in a float pool that rotates between sites.
Top Charlotte Employers Hiring Radiologic Technologists
These employers are hiring radiologic technologists across the Charlotte metro:
- Novant Health - hires Rad Tech II acute, interventional and outpatient technologists at Presbyterian, Huntersville, Mint Hill, Monroe and Cornelius, with a regional float pool that takes new graduates.
- Atrium Health - the Advocate Health system hires radiology technologists at Atrium Health Pineville and lists imaging and radiology among its allied health job families.
- Charlotte Radiology - the imaging practice hires CT, MRI, DEXA, ultrasound and mammography technologists for its 30 outpatient imaging centers.
- Piedmont Medical Center - the Tenet Healthcare hospital in Rock Hill hires radiology, CT, mammography and multimodality techs.
Radiologic Technologist Salaries in Charlotte
- Entry level: about $28 to $32 per hour for newly registered technologists.
- Experienced: roughly $33 to $42 per hour for staff technologists in hospitals and imaging centers.
- Senior / advanced modality: $43 to $48 or more per hour for CT, MRI and interventional technologists.
These are estimates based on federal 2025 wage data for the Charlotte metro, where the median is close to $38 an hour. An Atrium Health Pineville PRN posting lists $34.50 an hour. Advanced registries in CT, MRI or mammography, night and weekend shifts, and interventional work all move pay up.
How to Become a Radiologic Technologist in Charlotte
You need to graduate from an accredited radiography program and earn registration from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). North Carolina does not license radiologic technologists at the state level, so employers set the bar: Novant and Atrium both hire new graduates who complete the ARRT registry within six months to a year of hire. Carolinas College of Health Sciences, Atrium Health's college at The Pearl in Midtown, runs a Radiologic Technology program, along with CT and Mammography programs for technologists who want to add a modality.
What the Job Involves
Radiologic technologists position patients, set exposure, and take X-ray images ordered by a physician, then check each image for quality before a radiologist reads it. In hospitals they work in the emergency department, at the bedside with portable units, and in surgery and fluoroscopy. Radiation safety for the patient and the team is part of every exam.
Skills Employers Look For
- ARRT registration in radiography, RT(R)
- CPR or BLS certification
- Patient positioning and anatomy knowledge
- Radiation safety practice
- Comfort with portable, fluoroscopy and digital imaging equipment
- Willingness to work nights, weekends or float between sites
Career Path and Advancement
Most Charlotte technologists start in general X-ray at a hospital or urgent care, often PRN or in a float pool. With experience they add a second registry in CT, MRI or mammography, which opens jobs at outpatient centers like Charlotte Radiology, or move into interventional radiology at Presbyterian or Huntersville. From there the path leads to lead technologist, imaging supervisor and imaging manager.
Related Careers in Charlotte
If imaging work interests you, these Charlotte healthcare roles are close matches:
Frequently Asked Questions
Do radiologic technologists need a state license in North Carolina?
No. North Carolina does not license radiologic technologists at the state level. Charlotte employers require ARRT registration instead, and new graduates are usually given six months to a year after hire to pass the registry.
How much do radiologic technologists make in Charlotte?
Federal 2025 wage data puts the Charlotte metro median near $38 an hour, with entry pay around $28 and top earners above $48. CT, MRI and interventional technologists generally earn the most.
Can new graduates get rad tech jobs in Charlotte?
Yes. Novant Health's regional float pool takes new graduates, and both Novant and Atrium hire registry-eligible technologists who finish the ARRT exam after hire. PRN and weekend shifts are a common way in.
Where can I study radiography in Charlotte?
Carolinas College of Health Sciences at The Pearl in Midtown runs a Radiologic Technology program, plus CT and Mammography programs for technologists adding a modality. The college is part of Atrium Health, which hires radiology technologists at its Charlotte hospitals.
What shifts do Charlotte rad techs work?
Hospitals run imaging around the clock, so nights, weekends and on-call rotations are common, including weekender schedules at Huntersville and Mint Hill. Clinic roles run set schedules, such as the daytime and evening shifts at Novant's urgent care and orthopedic clinics in Cornelius.
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