Radiologic Technologist – Externship Coordinator (LMRT Program)

The College of Health Care Professions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition assistance

Referral bonus program

Job summary

The College of Health Care Professions (CHCP) in Houston seeks a Radiologic Technologist – Externship Coordinator to manage LMRT externships and bridge classroom learning with real-world clinical sites.

The role emphasizes building partnerships with hospitals and imaging centers, coordinating placements, tracking student progress, and ensuring compliance with accreditation standards.

Qualifications

• Completion of an LMRT program or certificate with 3+ years related experience.
• Radiologic Technology Associate degree with 2+ years related experience.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with clinical partners.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate externship placements and ensure students are prepared for clinical sites.
• Develop and maintain relationships with hospitals, imaging centers, and physician offices.
• Monitor student progress, attendance, and evaluations during externships.
• Maintain accurate student records, timesheets, evaluations, and affiliation agreements.
• Provide guidance and support to students throughout their externship experience.
• Ensure activities comply with accreditation and regulatory standards.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Relationship building

Education

LMRT program/certificate

Radiologic Technology AAS/Associate degree

Job description

Radiologic Technologist – Externship Coordinator

Location: Houston Southwest Campus
7322 Southwest Fwy, Suite 110
Houston, TX 77074

Employment Type: Full-Time | On-Site
$5,000 Sign-On Bonus!

About CHCP

The College of Health Care Professions (CHCP) is dedicated to preparing students for successful careers in healthcare through hands‑on education, industry partnerships, and student-focused support.

We are seeking a Radiologic Technologist – Externship Coordinator to support our Limited Medical Radiologic Technologist (LMRT) program and help students transition from the classroom into real‑world clinical environments.

This position is ideal for a Radiologic Technology or LMRT professional who understands the clinical environment, enjoys building professional relationships, and is passionate about helping students succeed.

About the Role

The Radiologic Technologist – Externship Coordinator serves as a key connection between LMRT students, faculty, and clinical partners.

This position is responsible for coordinating student externship placements, developing and maintaining relationships with healthcare facilities, monitoring student progress, and ensuring students are prepared for successful clinical experiences.

The ideal candidate brings radiology or imaging experience, strong communication skills, excellent organization, and the ability to build lasting relationships with clinical partners.

What You'll Do

• Develop and maintain relationships with hospitals, imaging centers, physician offices, and other healthcare facilities to support LMRT externship placements.
• Identify and establish new clinical partnerships to support student placement needs.
• Coordinate student externship placements and ensure students are prepared to enter their assigned clinical sites.
• Serve as the primary liaison between students, faculty, and clinical site supervisors.
• Communicate regularly with clinical partners regarding student performance, attendance, progress, and expectations.
• Conduct clinical site visits and maintain strong relationships with assigned clinical partners.
• Monitor student progress throughout the externship experience.
• Maintain accurate student records, timesheets, evaluations, affiliation agreements, and other required documentation.
• Conduct externship orientations and prepare students for professional expectations in the clinical environment.
• Provide students with guidance and support throughout their externship experience.
• Address student and clinical site concerns and work collaboratively to resolve issues.
• Utilize student tracking systems and databases to maintain accurate student and clinical site information.
• Collaborate with faculty and Career Services to support student success and career readiness.
• Support students with professional development, including resume preparation, interviewing, communication, and workplace expectations.
• Ensure externship activities and documentation align with applicable accreditation and regulatory standards.
• Conduct final evaluations and exit reviews to assess student progress and externship outcomes.
• Maintain accurate and timely communication with all stakeholders involved in the externship process.

Required Qualifications

Candidates must meet one of the following education and experience requirements:

• Completion of a Limited Medical Radiologic Technologist (LMRT) Program or Certificate Program with 3+ years of related experience; OR
• Completion of a Radiologic Technology Associate's Degree Program with 2+ years of related experience.

Additionally, candidates must demonstrate:

• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with clinical partners.
• Ability to manage multiple students, clinical sites, deadlines, and administrative responsibilities.
• Related professional experience in a clinical healthcare, radiology, or imaging environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with students, trainees, or new healthcare professionals.
• Experience coordinating clinical education, externships, internships, or clinical placements.
• Experience building relationships with hospitals, imaging centers, physician offices, or other healthcare organizations.
• Experience with student tracking systems or databases.
• CampusVue experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of accreditation and regulatory standards.
• Experience mentoring, training, or precepting healthcare professionals or students.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who can bring their clinical radiology knowledge and professional experience into an educational environment.

The successful candidate will be comfortable communicating with healthcare facilities, working with students, managing multiple priorities, and representing CHCP professionally with clinical partners.

If you enjoy radiology, mentoring, relationship building, and helping students prepare for their careers, this could be an excellent opportunity to make an impact beyond the clinical setting.

Why Join CHCP?

At CHCP, you'll have the opportunity to use your healthcare experience to directly impact students preparing for careers in the healthcare industry.

You'll help students gain valuable clinical experience while building relationships with healthcare organizations and supporting the next generation of healthcare professionals.

Our Comprehensive Benefits Package

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Mental Health Day
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA/LFSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Employer Contribution

Financial Security

• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Child
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Work-Life Balance & Extras

• Paid Holidays + Floating Holiday
• Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)
• Referral Bonus Program

Join Our Team

Join CHCP and use your clinical experience to help prepare the next generation of healthcare professionals for success.