DEXA Technician

Healthy America LLC•El Segundo, CA

3h•$30 - $40

About The Position

The DEXA Technician is a member of Love.Life’s healthcare team, providing clinical imaging and administrative support. The role performs DEXA bone mineral density (BMD) and total body composition scans, prepares and screens patients, communicates follow-up information, and provides customer service in an integrative and functional medicine setting. The technician supports accurate, reproducible imaging, patient safety and comfort, and efficient coordination with the broader care team. Love.Life is an integrated health and wellness company combining holistic medical care, nourishing food, fitness, and precision wellness therapies. Its care model brings together primary care, functional, integrative, and lifestyle medicine, using testing and assessments to develop personalized care plans focused on well-being and addressing root causes of disease. This is a part-time employee position. The posting lists sick time, a 401(k) retirement plan, employee discounts on additional services, and a supportive, wellness-focused culture among its benefits.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
California State DEXA Permit, or California State Diagnostic Radiologic Technology License with DEXA eligibility.
At least 2 years of recent hands-on experience performing DEXA BMD scans, averaging at least 5 to 10 BMD scans per week.
Strong understanding of DEXA imaging for osteoporosis and body composition.
Current BLS with AED certificate from the American Heart Association or a similar organization.
Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
Exceptional communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency with electronic health record systems.
Familiarity with major DEXA systems, such as GE Lunar or Hologic, and their analysis software.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a wellness, longevity, or integrative medicine facility.
Bilingual Spanish.

Responsibilities

Perform high-quality DEXA BMD and total body composition scans in a timely manner.
Apply appropriate patient positioning, scan protocols, and region-of-interest placement to produce accurate, reproducible results.
Analyze scans for artifacts, positioning errors, and other accuracy issues; repeat or adjust scans when necessary.
Understand BMD reporting, including T-scores and Z-scores.
Perform daily quality control, maintain quality control logs, and promptly report equipment problems.
Verify imaging orders and follow up with the appropriate provider when the requested imaging is unclear.
Follow radiation safety rules and promptly report potential hazards.
Greet patients and visitors professionally and escort patients from the waiting room for testing.
Screen patients before imaging, including for pregnancy status, recent contrast or nuclear medicine studies, implants, and prior fractures.
Assist patients on and off the exam table and maintain their safety and comfort during imaging.
Monitor patients during scans and respond appropriately to discomfort or medical problems.
Adjust imaging techniques for special patient needs to obtain the best possible images.
Provide clear follow-up communication to patients and clinical and administrative team members.
Clean rooms and maintain hygienic patient spaces according to facility protocols.
Follow dress code, safety measures, protocols, instructions, clinical policies, procedures, and security measures; report concerns.
Check patient appointments and coordinate with care team members as assigned.
Enter data and maintain electronic health records accurately and confidentially; demonstrate competency with charting software after training.
Coordinate with Love.Life team members to support timely care throughout the facility.
Participate in projects and meetings and complete other tasks assigned by leadership.
Manage time and prioritize tasks to keep scans running smoothly.
Comply with HIPAA and applicable privacy requirements.