DEXA Tech - Part Time
About The Position
Vail Health has become the world’s most advanced mountain healthcare system. Vail Health consists of an updated 520,000-square-foot, 56-bed hospital. This state-of-the-art facility provides exceptional care to all of our patients, with the most beautiful views in the area, located centrally in Vail. Learn more about Vail Health here. About the opportunity: The DEXA Technician performs bone density (DXA) scans to assess bone health and support the diagnosis and monitoring of conditions such as osteoporosis. This role ensures high-quality imaging, accurate data collection, and a positive patient experience while maintaining compliance with regulatory and safety standards.
Requirements
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
- Certifications (1 of the following required): Registered as a Bone Densitometry Equipment Operator (BDEO) in the state of Colorado, International Society for Clinical Densitometry (ISCD) – Certified Bone Densitometry Technologist (CBDT®), American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) - certified radiology, nuclear medicine, or radiation therapists
Nice To Haves
- 1 year experience preforming DEXA scans preferred
Responsibilities
- Perform dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA/DXA) scans in accordance with physician orders and established protocols
- Accurately position patients and operate imaging equipment to obtain high-quality, diagnostic images
- Prepare patients for procedures by explaining the exam, answering questions, and ensuring comfort and safety
- Review and verify patient information, physician orders, and exam requirements prior to imaging
- Analyze scan results for quality and completeness; ensure proper documentation and submission for physician interpretation
- Maintain accurate records in the electronic health record (EHR) and imaging systems
- Adhere to radiation safety standards and infection control protocols at all times
- Perform routine quality control checks and equipment calibration per manufacturer and regulatory guidelines
- Collaborate with providers and clinical staff to ensure timely and efficient patient care
- Provide education to patients on bone health, as appropriate within scope
- Role models the principles of a Just Culture and Organizational Values.
- Must be HIPAA compliant
Benefits
- Competitive wages
- Parental leave (4 weeks paid)
- Housing programs
- Childcare reimbursement
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Tuition Assistance
- Existing Student Loan Repayment
- Specialty Certification Reimbursement
- Annual Supplemental Educational Funds
- Up to five weeks in your first year of employment and continues to grow each year.
- 403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching
- Life insurance
- Short and long-term disability
- Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement
- Recreation discounts
- Pet insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
