Radiology Tech

Essential Functions

• Performs diagnostic radiographic examinations according to established protocols, positioning standards, and departmental procedures.

• Verifies patient identity, imaging orders, clinical indications, and pregnancy status when applicable.

• Explains procedures and provides professional, compassionate care throughout the patient experience.

• Positions patients and selects appropriate technical factors to obtain diagnostic-quality images while following ALARA principles.

• Reviews images for positioning, technical quality, and diagnostic acceptability before completing examinations.

• Maintains accurate documentation and ensures images and examinations are appropriately transmitted through PACS and the electronic medical record.

• Follows established workflows for routine, urgent, and STAT imaging and communicates appropriately with providers, radiologists, and clinical staff.

• Maintains the X-ray room, equipment, and work area in accordance with safety, infection prevention, and quality standards.

• Performs required equipment quality control activities and promptly reports equipment, image-quality, or safety concerns to the Director of Radiology.

• Maintains appropriate imaging supplies and assists with inventory management.

• Complies with WFM policies, HIPAA requirements, radiation safety standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.

• Participates in departmental quality improvement activities, required training, and continuing education.

• Assists with scheduling, patient workflow, and other Radiology department functions as needed.

• Provides imaging services to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

• Provides coverage at other WFM locations as operational needs require.

• Performs other duties within the scope of the position as assigned.

Key Success Factors

• Produces consistently high-quality diagnostic images while maintaining patient and radiation safety.
• Works independently and manages daily imaging operations with minimal routine supervision.
• Demonstrates sound clinical judgment and appropriately escalates clinical, technical, or operational concerns.
• Provides courteous, compassionate, and professional patient care.
• Communicates effectively with patients, providers, radiologists, and clinic staff.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation.
• Demonstrates reliability, accountability, organization, and attention to detail.
• Adapts effectively to changes in patient volume, scheduling, and operational priorities.
• Contributes positively to teamwork and the overall efficiency of Radiology and clinic operations.

Radiologic Technologist

Reports To: Director of Radiology

Location: Waco Family Medicine – Temple

Shift: Day Shift, 8-hour shift

Status: Full-Time

Position Summary

The Radiologic Technologist serves as the primary X-ray technologist for the WFM Temple location and is responsible for providing safe, efficient, and high-quality diagnostic radiography services. This position independently manages daily X-ray operations while working collaboratively with providers and clinic staff to support timely, patient-centered care.

Education & Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program.
• Current Texas Medical Board Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT) license.
• Current ARRT registration in Radiography, RT(R).
• Current BLS certification or ability to obtain within the required timeframe.
• Previous outpatient or ambulatory imaging experience preferred.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Visual and auditory accuracy
• Shift length - 8 hours
• Indoor setting
• Continuous use of computer and calculator
• Long periods of sitting
• Frequent use of telephone
• Continuous repetitive grasping and manipulation of both hands
• Continuous conversational communication
• Occasional reaching, walking, squatting, bending, kneeling, twisting and climbing
• Occasionally carrying, lifting, pushing and pulling of up to 25 lbs.
• Occasionally working in confined, noisy, dusty areas
• Frequent use of personal car
• Understand/carry out simple/detailed, oral/written instructions
• Memorize and retain instructions
• Read and interpret detailed specifications