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Sugar Land, Texas

Clinical Radiologic Technologist II/ III - Sugar Land Orthopedics

Imaging TechFull-Time

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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.
  • Forwards radiographs to the radiologist for review and interpretation.
  • Produces radiographs in satellite facilities.
  • Maintains quality assurance on all radiological equipment.
  • Cleans and maintains processors.
  • Ensures and assists in the accurate timing and positioning techniques.
  • Processes the necessary paperwork for billing purposes and accepts payment.
  • Assists in training new Radiologic Technician I's.
  • Adheres to laboratory safety procedures.
  • Must be able to respond to emergency situations.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Certification/Skills

  • None
  • Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT) by Texas Medical Board (TMB) required
  • Radiography (R) by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) required

Minimum Education

Graduate of an education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) in Radiologic technology required

Minimum Experience

2 years in radiology technology required

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

This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094.

To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position.

Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4.

Veteran Information

Military occupations that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include but are not limited to: 4R0X1, 4R0X1A, 4R0X1B, 4R0X1C, HM-L17A, HM-8416

For a complete list please visit uthealth-veterans.jobs.

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 ensures accurate timing and positioning techniques. Maintains radiological equipment, processes billing paperwork, and assists in training new technicians.

Requirements

Requires a graduate degree from an approved radiologic technology program and at least two years of experience. Must hold current certifications as a Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT) by the Texas Medical Board and Radiography (R) by the ARRT.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient positioningRadiological equipment maintenanceEmergency responseBilling documentationClinical training

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).

Radiologic Technology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

What does the Radiologic Technology market look like in Texas?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedRadiologic Technology median $98k (middle half $88k–$112k)105 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingTexas index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Radiologic Technology listings in Texas68 active1,222 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 43% no call · 65% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Radiologic Technology pay trend+7.0% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

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

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Salary Distribution

23 jobs · 21 employers
7
<$85k
8
$85k-105k
5
$105k-125k
1
$128k
2
$145k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

17 jobs
401k / retirement match
88% this job
Sign-on bonus
47%
Relocation assistance
18%
CME allowance
6%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Radiologic Technology (Imaging Tech) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,151 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About UTHealth Houston

Higher Education
Houston, TX
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

100% paid medical premiums for full-time employees
Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, vacation and sick time - ~37-38 days per year)
Longevity Pay (monthly payments after two years of service)
Retirement/pension plan
Free financial and legal counseling
Free mental health counseling services
Gym membership discounts and wellness programs
Employee discounts (entertainment, car rentals, cell phones)

Living in Sugar Land

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$315k
Typical market rent
$2,032/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 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.