Dexa Technician - Northgate

UnitedHealth Group•Seattle, WA

3d•$18 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, operates and maintains densitometer. Interacts with patients, conducts testing, analyzes data, and produces data reports. Responsible for quality control testing and correspondence related to laboratory functions. The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that could be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment. All staff members are to promote a positive and productive work environment by acting maturely and responsibly, satisfactorily performing job responsibilities, and conducting themselves professionally, courteously, and respectfully toward fellow employees, physicians, and patients. Must relate to other people beyond giving and receiving instructions: (a) get along with co-workers or peers without exhibiting behavioral extreme; (b) perform work activities requiring negotiating, instructing, supervising, persuading, or speaking with others; and (c) respond openly and appropriately to feedback regarding performance from a supervisor. Performs all duties in a manner that promotes and supports the Core Values. Integrates Lean principles, practices, and tools to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs and increase customer satisfaction. Must follow written and oral instructions and complete routine tasks independently. Complete all compliance training, including but not limited to HIPAA/Privacy/Confidentiality/Non-Discrimination/Harassment/Integrity Statement and signed Agreements. Ensures confidentiality of patient information by following HIPAA guidelines and organization policies. Attends training to meet job position requirements and as needed or mandated by organization policies, Div. of Occupational Safety & Health (DOSH), OSHA, L&I, and other state/federal regulations. Have regular and predictable attendance. Performs other duties as assigned. You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Requirements

High School Diploma, or GED
Washington State Radiologic Technician license required within 6 months of hire
Demonstrates high-technical understanding of clinical indications for exams in order to tailor to appropriate exam performed
Demonstrated ability to type and use keyboard
Proven excellent customer service skills
Proven high level of professionalism

Nice To Haves

General healthcare experience, willing to train specific imaging functions
Knowledgeable and able to interpret T-scores and Z-scores to ensure accuracy of examination
Understands human anatomy, DEXA exam techniques and interpretation of data
Demonstrated ability to diagnosis inaccurate exam data, software and hardware failures, which eliminate scanning errors

Responsibilities

Performs DEXA scans on patients for osteoporosis
Proficient at gathering all pertinent patient clinical history for interpreting physician
Develops scanning protocols for DEXA exams
Maintains DEXA equipment to meet a high level of clinical performance including software upgrades
Recognizes inaccurate exam data, software and hardware failures
Manages DEXA patient schedule, accommodates emergent exams and add Ons