X-Ray Technician - Per Diem

Carbon Health; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 63,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

401k retirement savings plans withempp

Job summary

Carbon Health in Austin, TX is seeking an X-Ray Technician for per diem coverage. You will independently perform diagnostic imaging, position patients, and support clinicians with timely imaging to aid diagnosis. The role emphasizes weekend availability with occasional weekday shifts.

You will work with the Radiology team, uphold radiation safety, and ensure smooth clinic operations. A.A. degree, ARRT, Texas RT license, CPR/BLS are required, with additional DOT certification training offered.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school.
• Current CPR/BLS certificate.
• ARRT registration required.
• Texas Medical Board - RT license required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and position patients for diagnostic imaging using portable x-ray equipment.
• Explain procedures to patients to reduce anxiety and obtain cooperation.
• Apply radiation protection techniques to minimize exposure to patients and staff.
• Prepare images for reading by Radiologists.
• Assist with front desk duties to ensure optimal patient flow.
• Attend staff and departmental meetings.
• Complete DOT certification to perform Urine Drug Screens and Breath Alcohol Tests.

Skills

Patient positioning

Radiology safety

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's degree

ARRT registration

Texas RT license

CPR/BLS certification

Tools

Portable X-ray machine

Job description

X-Ray Technician - Per Diem

Carbon Health Austin, Texas, United States

About this position

As a physician-founded and led organization, ensuring everyone has access to quality healthcare is what inspires us. The magic we’ve created lies in Carbon Health’s custom EHR and the collaboration among clinical teams, engineers, and designers who work side-by-side to deliver innovation like our hands free AI charting tool. That’s why we hire people who genuinely care about patients, solving healthcare challenges, and making a positive impact every day. Join us and help change the future of healthcare for the better.

The Radiologic Technologist (XRT) position is primarily responsible for independently performing diagnostic imaging procedures to assist clinicians in the diagnosis of disease and injuries. You’ll help patients through the imaging process and work cross-functionally to support your team with other tasks that expand your knowledge and experience to keep our clinic running smoothly. We are looking for someone with a primary availability of weekends, and some additional flexibility for weekdays and holidays.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Prepare and position patients for diagnostic imaging using a mobile/portable x-ray machine; explain procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation.
• Practice radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation to patient and staff
• Prepare images for reading by Radiologist
• Assist with Medical Assistants and perform front desk duties to ensure optimal patient flow
• Attend staff and departmental meetings
• Complete training and become certified with the Department of Transportation to perform Urine Drug Screens and Breath Alcohol Tests
• Propose improvements to processes and workflows
• Work autonomously within established procedures and practices.

ABOUT YOU

• Has relevant expertise, typically developed through job-related training and work experience
• Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school
• Current CPR/BLS Certificate
• Licensure/Certifications:Current registration with The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• Active Texas Medical Board - RT (R) license

BENEFITS

• Medical, dental & vision coverage, effective first day of employment
• Health Savings Account & Flexible Savings Account option for health care & dependent care
• Paid time off, paid sick leave
• 401k retirement savings plans with employer match
• Life & Disability Insurance
• DOT certification will be reimbursed where it is required for practice

*Some benefits dependent on specialty and employment status

We recognize that the key to success lies in valuing the minds, experiences and perspectives of people from all walks of life. Carbon Health is proud to value diversity and be an equal opportunity employer. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Carbon Health is an E-Verify employer.