Radiologic Technologist

Ardent Health Services; Harker Heights (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardent Health Services in Harker Heights, TX, is seeking a day shift Radiologic Technologist for a full-time role. The position supports personalized patient care and uses advanced imaging technologies to deliver high-quality diagnostic studies.

You will perform routine, fluoroscopic, portable, and surgical x-ray exams, ensure proper radiographic parameters, and maintain accurate imaging documentation while following ALARA safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program or military JRCERT program as indicated on DD Form 214.
• Current ARRT (R) certification.
• Current MRT license - State of Texas.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivery of personalized, professional, and quality patient care during diagnostic x-ray examinations and patient transport to imaging.
• Explain diagnostic x-ray procedures to patients and/or family members in a thorough and professional manner.
• Perform diagnostic x-ray examinations including routine, fluoroscopic, portable, and surgical procedures.
• Set radiographic parameters (MAS, KVP, positioning) to provide physicians with quality radiographic images.
• Document digital images with appropriate radiographic identification markers.
• Provide minimal nursing care to patients and seek additional nursing/physician assistance when needed.
• Enter and retrieve patient information from PACS and Hospital Information System.
• Prepare and maintain department paperwork, verifying information for accuracy.
• Adhere to ALARA radiation safety principles.
• Ensure Joint Commission, state and federal requirements are met.
• Perform quality control on equipment and report malfunctions promptly.

Skills

BLS Certification

Education

Accredited Radiologic Technology program or JRCERT program (DD Form 214)

ARRT (R) certification

MRT license - TX

Job description

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Radiologic Technologist in Harker Heights, TX.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

• Seton Medical Center Harker Heights is an 83-bed acute care hospital offering services such as Cardiology, Emergency Services and a Level IV Trauma Designated ER, General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Total Joint Replacement, Gastroenterology, Diagnostic Services, and more.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assisting in the delivery of personalized, professional, and quality patient care in the performance of all diagnostic x-ray examinations and transportation of patients to and from Imaging Services.
• Explains diagnostic x-ray procedure to the patient and/or family member in a thorough and professional manner.
• Performs diagnostic x-ray examinations to include routine, fluoroscopic, portable and surgical procedures.
• Ascertains appropriate radiographic parameters (MAS, KVP, positioning, etc.) are utilized, providing physician with a quality radiographic image.
• Documents digital image with appropriate radiographic identification markers.
• Provides minimal nursing care to patient, ascertaining the patient is comfortable in the department. Seeks additional nursing or physician assistance when necessary.
• Enters and retrieves patient information from the Picture Archiving Communication System (PACS) and Hospital Information System in a proficient manner.
• Prepares and maintains department paperwork, verifying accuracy of information.
• Adheres to appropriate radiation safety, practicing the concept of As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA).
• Ascertains that Joint Commission, local, state and federal accrediting and licensing bodies' requirements are met.
• Performs quality control on equipment and notifies management immediately of any potential malfunction or hazard of equipment.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology, or a graduate of a military Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) program as indicated on DD Form 214.
• Current ARRT (R) certification - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
• Current MRT license - Medical Radiologic Technologist certification issued by the State of Texas.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Previous employment as a Radiology Technologist.