Rad Tech PRN Houston Northwest

Company : ScionHealth

Location : Houston, TX, 77246

Posted Date : 14 October 2025

Job Details

At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.
Job Summary

Administers ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes
Performs a full scope of radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures and acquires and analyzes data needed for diagnosis at the request of and for interpretation by a licensed practitioner
Prepares, administers, and documents activities related to contrast medications and radiation exposure in accordance with state laws, regulations, and company policy

Essential Functions

Receive, relay and document verbal, facsimile, electronic and/or telephone orders in the patient’s chart as permitted by state and company policies
Provide education and prepare patients for procedures
Select the appropriate protocol and optimize technical factors while maximizing patient safety
Apply principles of ALARA to minimize exposure to patient, self and others
Apply three basic principles of radiation safety: time, distance and shielding
Observe patient and machine during procedure and report any unexpected outcomes
Clean and disinfect x-ray room and equipment as per infection control policy
Evaluate images for proper positioning and determine if additional images will improve the procedure or treatment outcome
Evaluate images for technical quality and ensure proper identification is recorded
Corroborate a patient’s clinical history with the procedure and ensure information is documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner
Postprocess images and data
Verify archival storage of exam data
Assist in maintaining medical records while respecting confidentiality and established policy
Identify and respond to emergency situations
Follow process for managing equipment and physical environment to ensure a safe working environment
Communicate issues, concerns, and opportunities for improvement to immediate supervisor routinely
Work cooperatively as a team member with co-workers in all departments of the hospital
Apply principles of patient safety during all aspects of patient care
Provide optimal patient care

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

Approximate percent of time required to travel 0%
Must read, write and speak fluent English
Must have good and regular attendance
Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications
Education

Graduate from an accredited institution in medical radiography

Licenses/Certification

The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registration
Current BLS certification
State certifications/licensure as required by the state in which employed

Experience

One year experience in diagnostic imaging preferred