Radiologic Technologist I - Bonham - C. Moore Unit - Casual Position

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Bonham (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) seeks a skilled Radiologic Technologist for Corrections Managed Care in Bonham, TX. The role performs routine to moderate fluoroscopic exams, supports physicians, and delivers high-quality patient care in a high-volume, secure setting.

Candidates must graduate from an accredited radiography program, hold ARRT-R registration or eligibility, and obtain Texas MRT certification. No prior experience is required; HIPAA and safety standards apply.

Qualifications

• Associates of Applied Science in radiography
• Graduate from an accredited radiography program; ARRT-R registration
• No experience required; MRT certification by the Texas Medical Board

Responsibilities

• Promotes a positive work environment.
• Collaborates with patient care team.
• Ensures radiation safety and ALARA principles.
• Assists physicians during diagnostic and fluoroscopic procedures.
• Maintains documentation and enters charges.
• Operates radiologic and fluoroscopic equipment.

Skills

Communication

English proficiency

Patient communication

Computer literacy

Interpersonal skills

Prioritization

Education

Associate of Applied Science in Radiography

Graduate from accredited radiography program

ARRT-R certification

Texas MRT certification

Job description

The mission of Correctional Managed Care is to address the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD).

JOB SUMMARY

Position works independently to complete a variety of routine, diagnostic radiology procedures to include common and special fluoroscopic exams of routine to moderate complexity. Provides direct assistance to physicians with all diagnostic and fluoroscopic procedures. Delivers exceptional patient care and adheres to diagnostic radiology exam standards and guidelines established by governing agencies to ensure optimal patient safety and customer service. Serves as a member of the direct patient care team.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Promotes a positive work environment.
• Collaborates with all members of the patient care team.
• Uses peer-to-peer accountability towards department goals for retention and employee engagement.
• Utilizes verbal, nonverbal & written communication to achieve mutual understanding.
• Proactive in responding to patient needs.
• Optimizes protocols to provide for better patient care, image quality and patient experience. This includes positioning, collimation, physiology, procedure preparation, technical factors and appropriate use of lead markers.
• Assists physicians during diagnostic procedures or fluoroscopic procedures, including assisting with sterile technique.
• Utilizes AIDET incorporating Key Words and MANAGE UP techniques, when speaking to patients and family members at an age-appropriate level.
• Performs diagnostic radiologic procedures to include common, special and fluoroscopy diagnostic exams of moderate complexity.
• Practices radiation safety and ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable)
• Follows safety standards and conducts all imaging procedures accordingly.
• Maintains proper sterile techniques for procedures.
• Complies with job role, department and hospital safety standards, practices and policies.
• Participates in WASTE walks and supports department LEAN projects.
• Reports near misses and inputs errors promptly into appropriate hospital patient safety reporting system to improve processes and identify trends.
• Performs imaging equipment quality control (QC) at required intervals to ensure all imaging equipment is in safe working order prior to use
• Utilizes critical thinking skills to observe and proactively address patient reactions (i.e. medications) or potential outcomes and obtains assistance, as appropriate.
• Provides accurate and complete documentation of patient procedures. Enters charges at the time service is delivered.
• Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies.
• Troubleshoots equipment failures and reports such failures to the appropriate department, and notifies his/her manager.
• Maintains HIPPA compliance by protecting patient privacy.
• Maintains constant Joint Commission and/or ACA Readiness.
• Works in a high volume, stressful environment.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure established for department.
• Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations.
• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regards to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security.
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles.
• Possesses basic computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems to include, Hospital/Radiology Information Systems and Office software to maintain patient and exam documents.
• Exhibits strong interpersonal and team player skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers.
• Adapts to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision including, organizing workflow and actively participating in problem-solving.

EQUIPMENT

Standard office equipment; radiation producing equipment and digital equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work attire is scrubs.
• Equipment you will be using:
• Fixed and mobile radiographic and fluoroscopic units of various vendors
• Electronic Health Record
• PACS
• May be asked to travel to other UTMB or CMC locations.
• Required to participate in call, weekend, holiday, and disaster team rotations to include emergencies and severe weather.
• May be exposed to such occupational hazards as communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens, ionizing & non-ionizing radiation, hazardous medications and disoriented or combative patients or others.
• Must be able to push or pull a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Must be able to walk long distances.
• Must be able to stand for a continuous 60 minutes at a time.
• Some lifting, moving, and position of patients and equipment.

Work environment is located within the confines of a prison, jail or juvenile detention center. Security clearance is required; pre-employment drug testing is also required.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Associates of Applied Science.
• Graduate from an accredited radiography program.
• No experience required.
• Registered with American Registry for Radiology Technologist (ARRT-R).
• Certified as a Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT) by the Texas Medical Board.

Salary is commensurate with years of relevant work experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Primary Location

United States-Texas-Bonham

Work Locations

C Moore Facility

Job

Allied HealthRegular

Employee Status

Non-Manager

Job Posting

Sep 11, 2026, 11:32:41 AM