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X-Ray Technologist - Float

Legacy Community Health logoLegacy Community HealthHouston, TXFull timePosted 1mo ago
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About the job

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off & Paid Company Holidays
  • Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Match
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  • $0 Copay for Legacy Provider visits
  • $0 Copay for prescriptions filled at Legacy Pharmacies
  • Travel Insurance & Pet Insurance
  • Subsidized Gym Membership
  • And much more!

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Location: Legacy Southwest - 6441 High Star Dr. Houston, TX 77074

X-Ray Technologist - Float (Job Overview)

Schedule: Monday-Friday (10AM-6PM) | Weekends As Needed

Bring your technical expertise and compassionate approach to a role where every image helps move a patient’s care forward. As a Radiology Technologist, you will perform routine diagnostic radiographs ordered by medical providers, including MDs, PAs, and NPs, helping support accurate diagnosis and treatment for patients in the community.

You will draw on your understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology to complete each study with care and precision. You will also help patients feel comfortable and informed while serving as a trusted liaison among patients, radiologists, and the patient care support team.

What You’ll Find in This Role

  • Make a meaningful difference by supporting diagnostic care for patients in a community healthcare setting.
  • Work closely with medical providers, radiologists, clinic staff, and the broader patient care team.
  • Apply strong knowledge of radiation safety and protection for yourself, patients, and others.
  • Continue developing your skills through education that supports licensure requirements.
  • Help create a welcoming, coordinated patient experience from imaging through care delivery.

Why This Role Matters

Your work helps providers make informed clinical decisions and ensures patients receive the care they need. If you bring technical skill, compassion, and a passion for serving others, you’ll find an opportunity to join our family, grow alongside a collaborative team, and make a lasting difference through meaningful healthcare work.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform general radiology studies at the request of the medical provider.
  • Perform routine diagnostic radiographs for patients as ordered by MDs, PAs, and NPs.
  • Apply a detailed understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology in daily imaging responsibilities.
  • Possess, utilize, maintain, and enhance knowledge of radiation safety and protection for yourself, patients, and others.
  • Serve as a liaison between patients, radiologists, and other members of the patient care support team.
  • Maintain Radiology equipment to optimal standards.
  • Notify appropriate clinic staff of any equipment problems.
  • Participate in continuing education for licensure requirements.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Graduate from an accredited school diagnostic imaging program.
  • Medical Radiologic Technologist General Certification issued by the Texas Medical Board.
  • Radiography ARRT- R.T. (R-ARRT) certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
  • Certification in Basic Life Support / First Aid / CPR

Required Years of Experience

  • Experience with general office equipment and Digital Radiography (DR).

Desirable Education and/or Experience

  • Two year prior diagnostic imaging preferred but not required.
  • Pediatrics and Geriatrics.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

  • Produces high quality images: determines technical exposure factors, identifies and removes artifact producing objects, and utilizes shielding devices to protect the patient, self and others.

Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

  • Bilingual skills are preferred but not required

About Legacy Community Health

The largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Southeast Texas, Legacy Community Health has delivered affordable, high-quality care for nearly 40 years across 50+ clinics in Greater Houston and the Gulf Coast. Our mission - driving healthy change in our communities - guides everything we do, and it starts with our people.

Approachable & Collaborative - Leads with humility, values diverse perspectives, and builds trust through teamwork.

Driven & Committed - Takes initiative and goes the extra mile to improve patient outcomes and drive continuous improvement.

Thoughtful Communicators - Pairs clinical/technical skill with emotional intelligence, navigating complex situations with empathy and professionalism.

From Legacy Community Health's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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