This phenomenological study explored radiology clinical instructors' perceptions of their teaching and patient care duties in Houston metropolitan hospitals. The research had 10 participants, consisting of five male, and five female clinical instructors. The interviews from this research were recorded, transcribed, and analyzed for further emerging theme identification within the data. A general conclusion from this research suggested there is a need for clinical instructors to have access to training programs and seminars geared towards professional development, being recognized for their teaching duties, and overall reduction on fatigue and burnout. Implications gathered from this study could help clinical sites' leadership, and the radiology schools, to effectively provide feedback, initiate various support initiatives, set up for realistic goals for radiology clinical instructors, and help to clarify their duties. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]