The Role
Operate and maintain x-ray equipment, perform radiographic exams across age groups, prepare and position patients (including oral/IV administration as needed), select imaging parameters, perform QA, place service calls, maintain exam room supplies and cleanliness, and may mentor lower-level staff. Occasional Saturday shift required.
Summary Generated by Built In
Under limited supervision, responsible for operating and maintaining x-ray equipment and taking x-rays of various portions of the body to assist radiologist in the diagnosis of disease and injuries. May lead or mentor lower level team members.
Will be required to work an occasional Saturday from 8 a.m. -12 p.m.
Responsibilities- Operates and maintains x-ray equipment and takes x-rays of various portions of the body as ordered by the provider while practicing radiation protection techniques at all times.
- Prepares patients for x-ray by administering drugs or chemical mixtures orally or intravenously; transfers, positions and instructs patients regarding the procedure.
- Selects appropriate imaging parameters and operates console and peripheral hardware e.g. stands, positioning device, and any other devices/equipment used in radiology.
- Performs quality assurance on radiographs to ensure optimal imaging; places service calls on equipment as needed.
- Maintains exam room cleanliness and stocks supplies.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
- Able to demonstrate in-depth knowledge and skill necessary to provide care and imaging to pediatric adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
- Ability to assess a situation, consider alternatives, and choose an appropriate course of action.
- Comfortable working with computers and large pieces of technological equipment.
- Ability to work in a fast pace and high volume environment.
- Bilingual English and Spanish is a plus.
- Required certifications must remain current and valid.
EDUCATION:
Technical School-Radiologic Technology
PREFERRED:
Experience with C-arm and Dexa
About Us The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence — advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers for Company Culture.
Benefits Overview
UT Health San Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for its employees. Employees who work at least 20 hours a week, with an appointment of at least 4.5 months, are eligible for benefits.
Medical - UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of 800 premier physicians including more than 100 specialists. Employees receive $50,000 of group term life insurance and $50,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.
Dental - Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist.
Vision - Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits.
Disability - Employees can enroll in the Disability Insurance which provides income if a non-work related illness or injury prevents you from working.
FSAs - Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out-of-pocket health care expenses.
Retirement - Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches employee contributions. ORP is for eligible faculty staff employees. Voluntary retirement programs are also available to invest before- or after-tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers.
Time Off - A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options:
- Front-loaded Paid Time Off: 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) of Paid Time Off based on years of service, given at the start of each fiscal year. PTO may be prorated in year one based on date of hire.
- Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours (1 day) accrued per month which can be used for illness or injury after one day of Paid Time Off is taken.
- Paid Family Leave: Up to 240 hours (6 weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after 6 months of consecutive employment.
- Holidays: 12 set paid holidays each year.
Discounts - Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.
EEO Statement
UT Health San Antonio is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our policy to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.
Skills Required
- Technical School - Radiologic Technology (Education)
- Required certifications must remain current and valid
- In-depth knowledge and skill to provide care and imaging to pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients
- Ability to assess situations, consider alternatives, and choose appropriate actions
- Comfortable working with computers and large technological equipment
- Ability to work in a fast pace and high volume environment
- Bilingual English and Spanish
- Experience with C-arm and Dexa
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What We Do
UT Health San Antonio™, one of the country’s leading health sciences universities, is the leader in south/central Texas funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The university’s schools of medicine, nursing, dentistry, health professions and graduate biomedical sciences have produced more than 33,000 alumni. The $806.6 million operating budget supports four campuses in San Antonio and Laredo, and is the primary driver of its community’s $37 billion biomedical and health care industry. For more information on the many ways “We make lives better®,” visit uthealthsa.org.
