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
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Produces consistently high-quality diagnostic images while maintaining patient and radiation safety.
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Works independently and manages daily imaging operations with minimal routine supervision.
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Demonstrates sound clinical judgment and appropriately escalates clinical, technical, or operational concerns.
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Provides courteous, compassionate, and professional patient care.
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Communicates effectively with patients, providers, radiologists, and clinic staff.
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Maintains accurate and timely documentation.
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Demonstrates reliability, accountability, organization, and attention to detail.
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Adapts effectively to changes in patient volume, scheduling, and operational priorities.
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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
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Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program.
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Current Texas Medical Board Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT) license.
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Current ARRT registration in Radiography, RT(R).
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Current BLS certification or ability to obtain within the required timeframe.
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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
Skills Required
- Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program
- Current Texas Medical Board Medical Radiologic Technologist 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
What We Do
Waco Family Medicine is a nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center established in 1969 to provide high-quality, comprehensive primary care to underserved residents of the Heart of Texas. They offer integrated medical, dental, and behavioral health services across multiple clinic sites and operate a residency program to train compassionate family physicians, ensuring improved medical access for low-income community members in Waco and McLennan County.
