DEXA Diagnostic Technologist

Schuylkill•Stroudsburg, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is a nationally recognized, forward-thinking health network offering significant opportunities for professional growth. LVHN has been consistently ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report and is a Magnet™ Hospital recognized for nursing excellence. Several of its hospitals have received 'A' grades from The Leapfrog Group for patient safety. LVHN is committed to teamwork, compassion, and technology to deliver the best possible health care. This role involves providing diagnostic quality radiologic images and bone densitometry images under physician direction, while adhering to radiation protection standards and delivering excellent patient care and customer service.

Requirements

Technical School Diploma graduate of accredited Radiography program or equivalent.
Less than 1 year obtains ARRT certification in Bone Densitometry.
Ability to deal effectively and ethically with medical and confidential information relating to patients, family, and physicians.
Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
Understanding of how to effectively and safely use radiation producing equipment.
Knowledge of medical technology and terminology.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support
State of Pennsylvania RT - Registered Technologist Radiology - State of Pennsylvania within 1 Year

Nice To Haves

Associate’s Degree graduate of Health Science Program.

Responsibilities

Produces radiographic and bone densitometry images of diagnostic quality, processes, and prepares images for interpretation by the radiologist.
Accurately analyzes acquired bone densitometry data following established protocols.
Provides radiation protection in accordance with prescribed safety standards.
Uses appropriate exposure factors, collimation, and proper distance with documentation.
Assumes responsibility and accountability for his/her own safety and the safety of others.
Ensures appropriate exam is ordered for number of images provided and attached to the correct patient folder.
Documents LMP, fluoro time, radiologist, number of images, appropriate history, and all other required documentation.
Ensures images have crossed into PACS before study is complete.
Confirms levels of supplies and equipment to meet requirements for patient care and/or specific departments.
Ensures coordination of daily work duties within the team and coordinates timing of exams.
Confirms physician orders are complete and includes signature, ordered study, reason for test (diagnosis/CPT codes) and obtains missing information prior to treatment.
Reports equipment malfunction and the need for adjustment and/or repairs.
Assists in the education and training of new employees, students, and other ancillary personnel.
Assumes responsibility for cleanliness and sanitation of the immediate work area and maintains orderliness.