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Lead Mammography Technologist

Humble, TX · On-site

$98K - $130K/yr

A hospital in Humble, TX is seeking a mid-level Lead Mammography Technologist to join its ... Registered Radiologic Technologist credentialed by the American Registry of Radiologic ...

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How much do lead radiologic technologist jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for lead radiologic technologist in Houston, TX is $36.26, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $30.53 and $39.95 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a lead radiologic technologist?

A Lead Radiologic Technologist is a senior medical imaging professional who oversees a team of radiologic technologists within a healthcare facility. They are responsible for coordinating workflow, ensuring high-quality imaging procedures, maintaining equipment, and training staff. In addition to performing diagnostic imaging exams like X-rays, they may assist with scheduling, quality assurance, and compliance with safety standards. Their leadership role is crucial for delivering efficient and accurate diagnostic services to patients.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a lead radiologic technologist?

To excel as a Lead Radiologic Technologist, you need in-depth knowledge of radiologic imaging procedures, a current ARRT certification, and experience in a clinical setting. Familiarity with PACS, RIS, and various imaging modalities such as CT, MRI, and X-ray equipment is essential. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills help manage teams and ensure patient safety. These abilities are crucial for maintaining high imaging standards, ensuring regulatory compliance, and optimizing workflow in busy healthcare environments.

What opportunities for leadership development and career advancement are available to lead radiologic technologists?

As a Lead Radiologic Technologist, you are often positioned to take on supervisory and administrative responsibilities, such as mentoring junior staff, managing scheduling, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. Many healthcare organizations offer structured leadership training, continuing education, and advancement pathways into roles like Radiology Manager or Director. Demonstrating strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills can make you a prime candidate for further promotion. Additionally, staying current with advancements in imaging technology and certifications can open doors to specialized or higher-level positions.

What is the difference between Lead Radiologic Technologist vs Radiologic Technologist?

AspectLead Radiologic TechnologistRadiologic Technologist
CredentialsCertification (ARRT), experience, leadership skillsCertification (ARRT), entry to mid-level experience
Work EnvironmentSupervisory role, team coordination, quality controlPerforming imaging procedures, patient positioning
Employer & Industry UsageHospitals, clinics, imaging centers with leadership rolesHospitals, outpatient clinics, diagnostic labs

The main difference is that Lead Radiologic Technologists have additional responsibilities in supervising staff and managing imaging procedures, while Radiologic Technologists focus primarily on performing imaging exams. Both roles require ARRT certification, but the lead position involves leadership and oversight duties.

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Infographic showing various Lead Radiologic Technologist job openings in Houston, TX as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $75,418 per year, or $36.3 per hour.

Lead Diagnostic Testing Technologist

Memorial Hermann Health System

Katy, TX • On-site

$30.50 - $40/hr

Full-time

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Memorial Hermann Health System rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 289 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

159th of 889 rated healthcare providers

Job description

At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team.
Job Summary
Position responsible for fulfilling a leadership role in the non-invasive cardiology department of the facility. Acts as a clinical expert role in the delivery and management of comprehensive patient care within the non-invasive cardiology department, utilizing research and evidence-based practice as necessary. Position is responsible for providing and coordinating expert care to patients from multiple services/specialties, and for complex diagnosis.
Description:
Senior technologist with knowledge of interdepartmental and inter-hospital policies, procedures and departmental guidelines, and demonstrates excellence while carrying out these policies. The Lead Technologist monitors and maintains responsibility for department's high quality patient care by matching patient needs with departmental resources. The Lead Technologist possesses the experience, knowledge, abilities and willingness to act as a clinical resource person. In addition, they provide operations coordination and professional leadership. The Lead Technologist exhibits strong leadership skills, including the willingness and ability to hold department staff accountable for customer relations, risk reduction and process improvement initiatives on a 24 hour basis, and ensuring all quality standards.Job Description
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Graduate of an accredited School for Medical Professions, required
Licenses/Certifications:
  • Certified in Basic or Advanced Life Support, required
  • One (1) of the following required:
  • Current State of Texas Nursing License; or
  • Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International; or
  • Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS) by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International; or
  • Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS); or
  • Registered Vascular Sonographer by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT-VS); or
  • Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers; or
  • Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) by Cardiovascular Credentialing International; or
  • Medical Radiologic Technologist Licensed by Texas Medical Board; or
  • Registered Nuclear Medicine Technologist (ARRT-N) by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists; or
  • Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)

Experience / Knowledge / Skills:
  • Five (5) years of prior diagnostic testing experience
  • Ability to lift and/or maneuver patients in conjunction with others in order to perform job functions

Principal Accountabilities
  • Authorized to plan, coordinate, and direct all activities between diagnostic testing and nursing staff, emergency/critical care and primary physicians, including registration personnel to facilitate rapid patient flow through the department in order to attain positive outcomes.
  • Directs and evaluates departmental throughput; delegates or provides backup assistance.
  • Makes daily assignments for all departmental personnel. Has thorough understanding of care required for all services provided in department, identifies and utilizes available resources to resolve any problems.
  • Ensures safe care to patients and adheres to and develops evidence-based practice procedures, policies, and standards of care; utilizes research-based evidence and participates in research protocols; develops patient-focused clinical programs; provides staff education; promotes quality care within operating budgetary specifications.
  • Assists physicians in prioritizing his/her work. Gives verbal reminders to physicians of workflow trends and issues or items that need to be completed.
  • Notifies Director of significant occurrences, interventions, or delays.
  • Acts as a liaison between departmental staff, medical personnel, patients and family members. Will assist in any patient care concerns, issues, and complaints.
  • Promotes staff professional growth and development, serving as a mentor, coach, and preceptor to less experienced staff. Provides input to the Manager/Director regarding staff performance and educational needs. Assists with the annual performance review of those staff members.
  • Coordinates and collaborates with other clinical coordinators or team leads in the department.
  • Delegates and assigns additional tasks to staff and oversees their completion, according to professional guidelines and requirements.
  • Ensures shift-to-shift equipment maintenance and stocking of supplies within department rooms/areas by assigning specific staff members and reviewing to ensure tasks have been completed appropriately.
  • Requires completion of incident/occurrence reports regarding unplanned, adverse, or potentially litigious events, per hospital requirements.
  • Receives and gives verbal report on clinical and departmental conditions to and from on/off-going staff.
  • Requires and facilitates handoff process for all patients.
  • Requires and performs walking rounds to ensure safe conditions and availability of equipment and supplies.
  • Provides written shift reports as required to the Manager/Director.
  • Develops policies and procedures for all areas within department.

Leadership Responsibilities
  • Possesses professional and interpersonal communication skills and uses constructive, respectful tones and modes of communication, regardless of the situation.
  • Has the ability and willingness to coach, teach and mentor staff, clinically and professionally.
  • Exhibits verbal and non-verbal support of administrative and departmental quality, customer relations, clinical policies and improvement initiatives and expectations.
  • Provides shift direction during implementation of process changes.
  • Ensures all department staff are using exemplary customer satisfaction techniques and recommends corrections/adjustments as needed.
  • Represents departmental leadership in a positive light.
  • Provides guidance and support for staff.
  • Role-modeling teamwork.
  • Provides input to the Manager/Director regarding staff performance and educational needs.
  • Participates in quality and performance improvement initiatives.
  • Attends staff meetings and other required leadership meetings.
  • Facilitates staff meetings and agenda items.
  • Participates in creating schedules for technologists to ensure department's full coverage.
  • Active member in hospital committee's as needed and ensures that the diagnostic testing department is represented at minimum of 75% of all meetings year.
  • Review quality concerns or variances with staff members and educates as necessary.
  • Assists Leadership team with interview process to ensure new hire appropriateness.
  • Plan and mentor new hires throughout orientation period and acts as a resource after orientation completion.
  • Assists with departmental Super User needs, as required.
  • Weekly review with staff all important updates and news. Coordinates these details with diagnostic testing leadership team.
  • Educational Needs Assessment and creation of plans to ensure staff are educated as necessary.
  • Monitors and provides input for Corrective Action in regards to quality, time, attendance and Patient care within the department.
  • Identify departmental needs and works with Management staff to help meet the needs or determine an appropriate plan of action.
  • Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
  • Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
  • Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann's service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
  • Other duties as assigned.

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The Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital Women's Services is a magnet hospital as well as a level 3 designated facility with a blend of high-risk and community patients. This creates a fast-paced environment and a chance to work with a diverse population. Our Labor & Delivery unit has a low c-section rate and is extremely collaborative and close-knit. We have the ability to cross-train through all areas of Women's Services. We have a family-like atmosphere with an amazing amount of comradery, and our low turnover rates attest to this. Nurses here feel like they not only have autonomy but can also be advocates for their patients. MHSW not only prides ourselves on evidenced based practice, but nurses have a strong voice.

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Houston, TX, US

Year founded

1907

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