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Katy, Texas

Clinical Radiologic Technologist I / II / III - Katy Orthopedics

Imaging TechFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.

Individualized orthopedic care and customized treatment and training programs are delivered by experienced sports medicine-trained orthopedic surgeons, physical therapists, nutritionists, exercise physiologists, biomechanists, strength & conditioning coaches and athletic trainers. This experienced team, including orthopedic doctors, offers a comprehensive suite of services to help athletes perform at their highest level:

  • Orthopedic injury prevention and evaluation
  • Orthopedic surgery, including minimally invasive options
  • Post-injury rehabilitation and physical therapy
  • Sports concussion management
  • Strength & conditioning training
  • Performance testing

Sports Nutrition

In addition, advanced diagnostic imaging services and an ambulatory surgery center are conveniently located adjacent to the Institute to ensure a seamless treatment process.

Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:

  • 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
  • Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
  • The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
  • Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
  • Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!

We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...

  • Free financial and legal counseling
  • Free mental health counseling services
  • Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
  • Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
  • Resources for child and elder care
  • Plus many more!

Position Summary

Produces radiographs of various portions of the body according to physician's request.

Position Key Accountabilities

  • Develops radiographs using an automatic processor and checks for desired results.
  • Prepares patients films for interpretation by radiologist.
  • Maintains quality assurance on all radiological equipment.
  • Prepares patient for radiographic procedures.
  • Assists in the accurate timing and positioning techniques.
  • Maintains and files radiology procedure paperwork.
  • Maintains inventory supplies, coordinates student/patient room assignments in clinic.

Must be able to respond to emergency situations. Other duties as assigned.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Certification/Skills

Licensed Radiologic Technologist as a Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT) by the Texas Medical Board required

ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) required

Minimum Education

Graduate from an approved two year program in Radiologic technology required

Minimum Experience

None

Physical Requirements

Exerts up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds frequently and/or up to 20 pounds constantly to move objects.

Security Sensitive

Security Sensitive: This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215

Residency Requirement

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

Key Responsibilities

Produces radiographs of various body parts according to physician requests and prepares films for radiologist interpretation. Maintains radiological equipment quality assurance and manages clinic supplies and patient assignments.

Requirements

Requires a degree from an approved two-year radiologic technology program. Must hold MRT licensure from the Texas Medical Board and ARRT certification.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Radiographic ImagingPatient PositioningRadiology PaperworkInventory ManagementEmergency ResponsePatient Preparation

Radiologic Technology Career Context

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).

Of the 40 active Radiologic Technology listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% have no call, 63% require no weekends.

What does the Radiologic Technology market look like in Texas?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 10% in radiologic technology (imaging tech)ranked against 1,123 Radiologic Technology (Imaging Tech) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedRadiologic Technology median $98k (middle half $88k–$109k)105 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingTexas index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Radiologic Technology listings in Texas58 active1,113 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 38% no call · 63% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 26% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 6% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Radiologic Technology listings274 in the last 30 days155 the 30 days before (+77%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Radiologic Technology pay trend+5.8% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,123 Radiologic Technology (Imaging Tech) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinical Radiologic Technologist I / II / III - Katy Orthopedics at UTHealth Houston a 7.2 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 1,123 active Radiologic Technology (Imaging Tech) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Location & Logistics

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

Top Imaging Tech Jobs

24 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

20 jobs · 19 employers
7
<$90k
8
$90k-110k
2
$110k-130k
3
$130k-150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

19 jobs
401k / retirement match
95% this job
Sign-on bonus
47%
PSLF eligible
21%
Loan repayment
16%
CME allowance
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Radiology & Mammography Technologist

Neighbor Health · Charleston, West Virginia

$55-$70/hr
#2

Senior Radiology Technologist

Providence · Portland, Oregon

$41.63-$64.63/hr
#3

Interventional Radiology Technologist III: Cath Lab

$85k-$131k
#4

Ultrasound Technologist- OBGYN- Reliant Medical Group

$39.7-$59.55/hr
+ 22 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Radiologic Technology (Imaging Tech) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,123 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About UTHealth Houston

Benefits & Perks

100% paid medical premiums
Generous time off (37-38 days/year)
Longevity Pay
Retirement/pension plan
Free financial and legal counseling
Free mental health counseling
Gym membership discounts
Wellness programs

Living in Katy

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$269k
Typical market rent
$1,939/mo
Residents’ average commute
31 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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