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Per Diem Radiology Technologist - Kelsey-Seybold Clinic: Memorial Villages

Imaging Tech Top 10% in Radiologic Technology (Imaging Tech)Per Diem

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from $24/hr

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Job Description

Explore opportunities with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, part of the Optum family of businesses. Work with one of the nation’s leading health care organizations and build your career at one of our 40+ locations throughout Houston. Be part of a team that is nationally recognized for delivering coordinated and accountable care. As a multi-specialty clinic, we offer care from more than 900 medical providers in 65 medical specialties. Take on a rewarding opportunity to help drive higher quality, higher patient satisfaction and lower total costs. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Primary Responsibilities

Upon the order of a qualified physician, the Radiology Technologist will utilize equipment which produces ionizing radiation to obtain radiographs for diagnostic purposes according to policies, procedures, and protocols of the KSC Radiology Department and Kelsey-Seybold Clinic. Equipment includes but is not limited to: fluoroscopic and/or digital radiographic and/or routine radiographic rooms used in combination with CR technology for image acquisition. Imaging services vary by location, therefore, rotation through the ambulatory surgery center to provide radiographic support via utilization of a radiographic C-arm or portable unit and the performance fluoroscopic exams may be required depending on assigned site. The Radiology Technologist will utilize the designated Radiology Information System (RIS) to complete clerical processes and the designated Patient Archiving System (PACS)

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications

  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Graduate of an AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology
  • Eligible for ARRT (R) registry

Graduate Technologist designation as defined by the Texas Medical Board Employee must attain ARRT(R) and MRT-General Certificate Status within one year of eligibility OR ARRT (R)

  • MRT-General Certificate
  • BLS certification through American Heart Association
  • Proven ability to use computer keyboard and grasp elements of digital image acquisition
  • Proven excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Associate in applied science-Radiology Technology
  • 1+ years clinical Radiology Technologist experience
  • PACS and RIS experience
  • Bi-lingual or multi-lingual

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $24.00 - $43.00 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Key Responsibilities

The Radiology Technologist will use ionizing radiation equipment to obtain diagnostic radiographs according to clinic protocols. Responsibilities include operating fluoroscopic and digital radiographic equipment and utilizing RIS and PACS for clerical and archiving processes.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma, be a graduate of an AMA approved Radiologic Technology school, and hold BLS certification. ARRT(R) and MRT-General certification are required or must be attained within one year of eligibility.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Radiographic ImagingFluoroscopyC-arm OperationPatient CareMedical Imaging Protocols

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Per Diem Radiology Technologist - Kelsey-Seybold Clinic: Memorial Villages at UnitedHealth Group a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Radiologic Technology (Imaging Tech) — ranked against 1,260 active Radiologic Technology (Imaging Tech) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Radiologic Technology Career Context

UnitedHealth Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 77/100, 1,088 active listings.

Of the 40 active Radiologic Technology listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 40% have no call, 55% require no weekends.

Radiologic Technology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Benefits & Perks26 jobs · 20 employers

401k / retirement match
88% this job
Sign-on bonus
38%
CME allowance
38%
Loan repayment
15%
PSLF eligible
8%

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Work-life snapshot

7.9/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 10% in Radiologic Technology (Imaging Tech)

Living in Houston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$245k
Typical market rent
$1,542/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Incentive and recognition programs
Equity stock purchase
401k contribution