Limited Practice Bone Mineral Density Tech

Mayo Clinic•Rochester, MN

2d•$27 - $41•Onsite

About The Position

Mayo Clinic is a top-ranked healthcare provider dedicated to patient needs and employee well-being. They offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for continuing education and career advancement. This role involves performing high-quality Bone Densitometry imaging and analysis, as well as potentially performing Radiographic examinations. The position requires flexibility in work locations, shifts, and lengths, and is not eligible for visa sponsorship or F-1 STEM OPT extension.

Requirements

One year related medical experience.
Organized, efficient and multifunctional.
Ability to work independently.
Requires excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrates effective communication.
Computer experience is very helpful.
Ability to work varied hours, shift lengths, which may include days, evenings, holidays and weekends.
Must be licensed by the State of Minnesota as a certified X-Ray equipment operator.
Basic Life Support (BLS).

Responsibilities

Performs high-quality Bone Densitometry imaging (Lumbar Spine, Proximal Femurs, Radius, Vertebral Fracture Assessment, Whole Body Composition, Atypical Femur Fracture, Orthopedic Knee, and Pediatric) that meet the standards established by the International Society of Clinical Densitometry and the Mayo Clinic Radiology and Endocrinology Departments.
Produces detailed analysis of images, determines and provides additional FRAX Score, Trabecular Bone Score, and Sarcopenia calculations as appropriate.
Requires competence in equipment and technology in Bone Mineral Density.
Practices safety guidelines for themselves, support personnel, and patients.
Respects the modesty and confidentiality of all patients and handles hostile and demanding patients in a mature manner.
Accommodates patient needs by adapting to a wide range of age-specific and physical limitations.
Fosters teamwork through effective communication.
Performs Radiographic examinations that meet the standards established by the Mayo Clinic Radiology Department.
Requires competence in a variety of equipment and technology in General Diagnostic, which may be limited in scope.
Practices safety guidelines for themselves, support personnel and patients.
Fosters teamwork through effective communication.
Maintains flexibility to staff various work locations, shift times and lengths.