Radiology Tech II

CommonSpirit Health; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center in Houston, TX, seeks a Radiologic Technologist II to produce diagnostic images that support Radiologists in patient care.

You will perform X-rays, ultrasound, CT, MRI, and fluoroscopy, position patients, ensure safety, and document exams. Requires ARRT registration, TX radiography license at hire, BLS, and 1 year radiologic tech experience.

This role emphasizes accurate imaging, workflow, and patient interaction within a leading research hospital.

Qualifications

• TX radiography license upon hire.
• ARRT Radiography registration upon hire.
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association upon hire.
• One year of clinical Radiologic Technology experience upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Produce and perform all diagnostic radiographs for interpretation by physicians.
• Position patients and adjust equipment for diagnostic images following procedures.
• Take X-rays of various body parts to diagnose disease or injury.
• Follow radiation safety principles and ensure patient comfort and care.
• Record test results and monitor patient data.
• Maintain radiographic log and document exam details and retake reasons.

Skills

Radiologic imaging

Patient positioning

Safety protocols

Record keeping

Education

ARRT Certification

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Radiologic Technologist (Rad Tech) II, you will be pivotal in producing diagnostic images that enable Radiologists to accurately diagnose and manage patient conditions.

Each day, you will perform a variety of imaging examinations, including X-rays, ultrasound, diagnostic fluoroscopy, CT/CAT scans, and MRIs, while actively contributing to a positive patient experience through direct interaction.

To excel, you must deeply understand diagnostic imaging's critical importance, encompassing expertise in workflow, patient positioning, and capturing precise results essential for timely and accurate diagnoses.

• Produce and perform all diagnostic radiographs procedures, to be interpreted by the physician or radiologist.
• Position patients and adjust equipment for taking diagnostic images following established procedures. Examine radiology film and/or digital exams for properties such as density and contracts, definition, magnification and distortion.
• Take x-rays of various portions of the body in order to diagnosis disease or injury.
• Follow safety principles, radiation protection, and the general comfort and care of the patient.
• Record test results and monitors patient data.
• Maintain radiographic log, in accordance with the policy, taking responsibility for documentation of exam, patient's name, and/or retake reason.

Job Requirements

Required

• Medical Radiographer: TX, upon hire and
• Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT, upon hire
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certified, issued by the American Heart Association , upon hire
• One (1) year clinical experience in Radiologic Technology, upon hire

Where You'll Work

Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center is an 1,045 bed facility located in the Texas medical center. A joint venture with Baylor College of Medicine, Baylor St. Luke's is an internationally recognized leader in research and clinical excellence that has given rise to breakthroughs in cardiovascular care, neuroscience, oncology, transplantation, and more. The hospital is home to the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, a nationally-accredited and NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center. Our new McNair Campus is designed around the human experience-modeled on evidence-based practices for the safety of patients, visitors, staff, and physicians. The 27.5-acre campus represents the future of healthcare through a transformative alliance focused on leading-edge patient care, research, and education.