UHS·Laredo, Texas
The technician is responsible for operating diagnostic imaging equipment and ensuring technical accuracy of examinations. They must also maintain patient records, perform quality control, and communicate pertinent data to the care team.
Education: Graduate of a recognized, approved American Medical Association Council of Education program in radiologic technology; associate's degree preferred. Previous work experience as a Radiologic Technologist in an acute care environment is preferred Licensure/Certification: Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists; Certification by Texas Department of health (students will have a temporary license only). BLS required Skills: Knowledge of anatomy and physiology. Ability to recognize subtle differences between healthy and pathological areas. Knowledge of radiographic examinations as well as procedures that require the use of contrast agents. Knowledge of radiographic equipment operation and radiation safety. Knowledge of patient transfers and positioning technique. Must possess a positive and courteous attitude, and take the initative to go beyond what is expected in a teamwork environment. EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success. Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.
Candidates must be graduates of an AMA-approved radiologic technology program and hold ARRT certification. A Texas Department of Health certification and BLS are also required for the role.
Market context
Texas allied-health employers often look for CT technologists with current ARRT registration, Texas Medical Board CMRT, AHA BLS, and prior CT experience, so demand tends to favor candidates who already meet core credentialing requirements. These roles are competitive because employers need clinicians who can work independently, maintain imaging quality, and keep pace with patient volume. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly confirm your credentials, then verify any state-specific licensing details before applying.