Bone Densitometry Technician

Physicians East•Greenville, NC

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Physicians East, P.A. is seeking a self-motivated employee capable of working independently in a fast-paced environment. The role involves measuring patients’ bone mass to assess bone health, particularly for diagnosing osteoporosis and other bone diseases. The technologist must be able to work with adult and geriatric patients of varying mobility and be available to work in diagnostic radiology when needed.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an accredited program in Radiologic Technology with an associate degree.
Must be registered by ARRT or registry eligible.

Nice To Haves

Bone densitometry registered or certified is a plus.
2 years of clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates knowledge of practice for the radiographer and competency in diagnostic procedures.
Perform machine warm up, quality control scans and data analysis, each day before start of patient scanning.
Explains appropriately the rationale of radiology procedures to patients.
Obtains patient’s height and medical history.
Perform clinical bone mineral measurements, instant vertebral assessments, and body compositions.
Optimizes the technique for each image during the examination to obtain the highest quality study with the most comfort to patients.
Scan, Analyze, and generate report.
Ensures that the patient hasn't had any recent procedures that might interfere with an accurate bone density reading.
Daily archiving of DXA scans and weekly backups.
Maintain quality assurance records.
Supports and scans for clinical research and reports external quality control on behalf of clinical trial requirements.
Performs routine administrative duties including, documenting the numeric results in the patients’ chart in the bone density template and ensuring that the results are read and sent to the ordering provider.
Preparation for next day appointments
Works in diagnostic radiology when there is down time and radiology is short-staffed.
Recognizes changes in patient status and appropriately communicates to nurse and/or doctor.
Exhibits a working knowledge of principles, practice and procedures involved in the operation of radiographic equipment.
Anticipates and recognizes safety hazards, legal liabilities and intervenes through appropriate channels.
Provides and promotes quality care in accordance with office policies and procedures
Establishes and maintains effective working relationship with co-workers, patients and other employees of the department and office.
Recognizes individual accountability for and participates in cost containment goals of the department and office.
Demonstrates continuous self-improvement through utilization of knowledge gained in clinical experience in X-ray.
Participates in in-service education, staff meetings and other continuing education programs to maintain optimal technical knowledge. Participates in continuing education and in-services outside Physicians East, P.A. office for 24 hours of continuing education every two years.
Exhibits ability to problem solve, prioritize and evaluate patient care activities.
Adheres to department and office policies.
Accepts and supports learning needs of new staff.
Performs procedures requiring independent judgement with ingenuity and initiative.
Evaluates equipment breakdowns and assesses the need for service.
Responsible for quality of radiographs processed through digital radiography.
Responsible for charging procedures performed.
Maintains area and equipment in a clean and orderly fashion and schedules preventive maintenance.
Attends fire safety classes and other continuing education classes as offered by Physicians East, P.A.
Maintains yearly CPR certification.