Radiology (X-Ray) Technologist - Generalist - PRN

Texas Children's Hospital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children's Hospital is seeking a Radiology Generalist to join their team in Houston. This role requires expertise in performing diagnostic imaging procedures with a focus on patient care and safety. The ideal candidate will possess the necessary certifications and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a technical diploma in Radiology.
• R-AART, CMRT, and BLS certifications required.
• Strong understanding of human anatomy and medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic radiographic and fluoroscopy procedures.
• Confirm patient identity and assess contraindications.
• Document fluoroscopic time and radiation exposure.

Skills

Patient interaction

Compassionate care

Technical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Technical diploma from a formal diagnostic Radiology program

R-AART certification from the American Registry of Radiology Technologists

CMRT certification from the Texas Medical Board

BLS certification from the American Heart Association

Job description

Talent Area: Radiology

Location: Houston, TX, US

Shift: Weekday Evenings

Job ID: 417761

We are seeking a Radiology Generalist who excels in a fast-paced environment. This role involves integrating scientific knowledge, technical skills, patient interaction, and compassionate care to produce diagnostic information. The candidate must understand human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology, and maintain high accuracy in radiographic positioning and exposure techniques.

Qualifications:

• Technical diploma from a formal diagnostic Radiology program required
• R-AART certification from the American Registry of Radiology Technologists required
• CMRT certification from the Texas Medical Board required
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association required

Responsibilities:

• Confirm patient identity with approved identifiers
• Assess factors that may contraindicate procedures, such as medication reactions, patient history, laboratory results, and preparation
• Provide information to patients, healthcare providers, students, and the public about the profession's role and responsibilities
• Perform routine, portable, STAT, urgent, on-call, and intraoperative diagnostic radiographic and fluoroscopy procedures, demonstrating anatomy and pathology accurately
• Document fluoroscopic time and radiation exposure
• Ensure precise and complete data entry and image management in systems like EPIC and PACS
• Apply patient safety principles during all procedures, including assisting and transporting patients
• Report equipment issues promptly to Bio-Med and follow up within one hour
• Build confidence and cooperation with patients and colleagues through effective communication and instructions

About Texas Children’s:

Since 1954, Texas Children’s has been a leader in patient care, education, and research to improve health care for children and women worldwide. Our accolades include being ranked as the best children’s hospital in Texas and among the top in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, and recognized as one of Houston’s Best Places to Work for ten consecutive years.

Our comprehensive health care network includes the primary hospital in the Texas Medical Center, the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute, the Feigin Tower for pediatric research, and specialized facilities across Houston and beyond. We also operate Texas Children’s Health Plan, the nation's first children-focused HMO, and the largest pediatric primary care network in the country. Our global health program extends care worldwide. Texas Children’s Hospital is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, one of the largest pediatric programs in the nation.

Texas Children’s is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate all applicants and employees without regard to disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other protected status unrelated to job performance.