Location : Fort Hood, Texas
Fort Hood is located in Central Texas near Killeen and offers a community centered around military support and pride. The area features affordable living, family-friendly neighborhoods, and convenient access to outdoor recreation including lakes, hiking trails, and parks. Residents enjoy a growing selection of dining, shopping, and entertainment options, along with an easy drive to larger cities such as Austin and Waco. The region s strong military presence creates a welcoming and mission-focused environment for healthcare professionals.
Schedule & Work Environment
The Radiology Department operates 24 / 7, providing patient care Monday through Friday from 7 : 30 a.m. to 4 : 30 p.m.
This position offers a rotating schedule that includes weekday and weekend shifts to ensure continuous coverage.
Normal hours are 40 hours per week with a 60-minute unpaid lunch.
Team & Tech Snapshot :
- Team of 7 Radiologists (4 military, 1 federal employee, 2 contractors)
- Department of approximately 70 staff members
- Advanced equipment : 3T and 1.5T MRI, two CT scanners, Ultrasound, X-ray, Fluoroscopy, Nuclear Medicine, Mammography
- PACS / RIS : Agfa EI
Possible Shifts :
7 : 30 a.m. 4 : 30 p.m. (1-hr lunch)8 : 00 a.m. 5 : 00 p.m. (1-hr lunch)10 : 00 a.m. 7 : 00 p.m. (Short Call)7 : 00 p.m. 7 : 30 a.m. (Overnight with cell phone back-up call)On-Call Details :
Weekend call : 24-hour back-up call with up to 8 in-house hours / dayHoliday coverage : Same structure as weekendsHome call rotation : 1 week every 7 weeks (varies with staffing)ED coverage : 7 : 30 a.m. 4 : 00 p.m. Mon FriRare overnight call-ins; typically only for network disruptions affecting teleradiologyFlexible scheduling may be assigned; not to exceed 80 hours per 2-week period (excluding meal breaks)Requirements
MD or DO degreeUS-accredited Diagnostic Radiology residency completionBoard Certified or Board Eligible in Diagnostic RadiologyActive Texas medical licenseMinimum 2 years of recent clinical experienceCurrent BLS certificationKey Responsibilities
Provide interpretation of diagnostic imaging studies including : plain film, CT, MRI, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, mammography, and fluoroscopic proceduresDeliver STAT interpretations within 15 minutes of study availabilityMeet report turnaround expectations :STAT : 1 hour
ASAP : 24 hours
Routine : 72 hours
Perform fluoroscopic exams and special procedures; same-day interpretation requiredOffer diagnostic consultation and collaborate with referring providersInterpret studies from civilian and federal facilities as needed within 24 hours of receiptExamples of Procedures Performed :
Fluoro & Radiography : chest, spine, extremities, GI studies, arthrograms, mammography, GU exams and moreUltrasound : neonatal, thyroid, abdominal, pelvic, vascular and soft tissue examsMRI : brain, spine, joints, abdomen / pelvis including MRCPCT : head, spine, extremities, angiography across multiple vascular territories