Radiology Technician Extern I - Longview - PRN
Company: CHRISTUS Health
Location: Longview
Posted on: February 12, 2026
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Job Description:
Radiology Technician Extern I - Longview - PRN at Christus
Health summary: The Radiology Technician Extern I performs
diagnostic imaging procedures under the direction of Radiologists
and Radiology Technologists, producing high-quality radiographs
across multiple body areas. The role includes assisting with
portable and fluoroscopy exams, clerical tasks, patient transport,
maintaining exam rooms, and ensuring accurate data entry and
coding. This position requires effective communication, adherence
to healthcare standards, and flexibility to rotate among various
modalities and departments. Description Summary: Provides
professional care to all patients needing their services by
producing high-quality Radiographs (chest, upper and lower
extremities, Spine, AP/PA, Lateral and lateral flexion/extension,
AP/Lateral Shoulder, AP Clavicle, AP Scapula, AP/PA Pelvis,
Skull/Sinus AP/PA, Lateral, Townes, Caldwell, & Waters) under the
direction of a Radiologist and Radiology Technologist. Maintains
steady flow, to facilitate efficient workflow. Assist radiology
technologists during portable exams and fluoroscopy procedures.
Performs clerical duties including answering the phone and entering
information into the computer. Transports patients to and from the
imaging suite. Continuous light housekeeping duties, stock
supplies, and linen. Responsibilities: • Meets expectations of the
applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of
Others, or Leader of Leaders. • Performs a variety of diagnostic
procedures, some of a more complex nature, utilizing
state-of-the-art computerized imaging equipment in more than one
(1) modality. • Requires flexibility to work competently within
assigned modalities as needed or assigned. • Interacts
appropriately with patients and all care providers by coordinating
and prioritizing procedures during the workday to maintain a high
level of patient care and continuity. • Possesses the ability and
willingness to rotate within departments and clinics for proper
coverage as needed or assigned. • Upon completion of procedures,
program the computer to ensure completion of the exam and that all
scan data is correctly stored in PACS. • Ensures exam rooms are
neat, clean, and adequately stocked before exams are performed and
acts to ensure compliance with Infection Control standards. •
Coordinates and prioritizes procedures during the workday to
maintain a high level of patient care and continuity. • Ensures all
charges are correctly coded and entered in the billing system. •
Performs all duties in a manner that protects the confidentiality
of patients and does not solicit or disclose any confidential
information unless necessary in the performance of assigned job
duties. • Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in
writing. • Excellent customer service skills required. • Adapt
assigned patient assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to
accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual,
age-specific, and other developmental needs of each patient served.
• Ensures compliance with all policies, procedures, and standards
as outlined by State and Federal agencies, the hospital, and other
regulatory entities. • Demonstrates adherence to the Core values of
CHRISTUS Health. • Performs other duties as assigned. Job
Requirements: Education/Skills • Current enrollment in an
accredited school of Radiology Technology is required Experience •
Previous hospital experience preferred • Basic computer experience
required Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications • Non-Certified
Radiology Technician (NCT) by Texas Medical Board (TMB) required •
BLS Certification is required Work Schedule: PRN Work Type: Per
Diem As Needed Keywords: radiology technician, diagnostic imaging,
radiographs, patient care, medical imaging, portable exams,
fluoroscopy, healthcare support, patient transport, medical
coding
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