General Radiology Bone Mineral Density Tech
About The Position
The General Radiology Bone Mineral Density Tech performs high-quality bone densitometry imaging, including lumbar spine, proximal femurs, radius, vertebral fracture assessment, whole-body composition, atypical femur fracture, orthopedic knee, and pediatric imaging. Imaging and analysis must meet standards established by the International Society of Clinical Densitometry and Mayo Clinic Radiology and Endocrinology Departments. The role includes detailed image analysis and providing additional FRAX Score, Trabecular Bone Score, and sarcopenia calculations as appropriate. The technologist must be competent with bone mineral density equipment and technology and follow safety guidelines for themselves, support personnel, and patients. The position also performs radiographic examinations to Mayo Clinic Radiology Department standards, using a variety of general diagnostic equipment and technology that may be limited in scope. The technologist protects patient modesty and confidentiality, responds maturely to hostile or demanding patients, adapts to patients across a wide range of ages and physical limitations, and fosters teamwork through effective communication. The role requires flexibility to work at various locations and shift times and lengths, and to respond to an on-call pager, which may include days, evenings, nights, holidays, and weekends. This vacancy is not eligible for visa sponsorship or transfer, and Mayo Clinic does not participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited radiography program.
- ARRT certification in Radiography, or registry eligibility with certification obtained before the employment start date.
- CPR certification, or obtain certification within 90 days of employment.
- Organized, efficient, and multifunctional.
- Ability to work independently.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and effective communication.
- Ability to work varied hours and shift lengths and respond to an on-call pager, potentially including days, evenings, nights, holidays, and weekends.
Nice To Haves
- Radiologic Technologist experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform high-quality bone densitometry imaging, including lumbar spine, proximal femurs, radius, vertebral fracture assessment, whole-body composition, atypical femur fracture, orthopedic knee, and pediatric imaging.
- Analyze images in detail and provide FRAX Score, Trabecular Bone Score, and sarcopenia calculations as appropriate.
- Use bone mineral density equipment and technology competently.
- Follow safety guidelines for themselves, support personnel, and patients.
- Respect patient modesty and confidentiality and handle hostile or demanding patients maturely.
- Adapt care to patients across a wide range of ages and physical limitations.
- Perform radiographic examinations to Mayo Clinic Radiology Department standards using general diagnostic equipment and technology, potentially with limited scope.
- Foster teamwork through effective communication.
- Maintain flexibility to staff various work locations and shift times and lengths.
- Respond to an on-call pager, which may include days, evenings, nights, holidays, and weekends.
Benefits
- Multiple medical plan options.
- Dental coverage through Delta Dental or a reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
- Affordable vision plan with a national network.
- HSA and FSA pre-tax savings for eligible expenses.
- Competitive retirement package.
- Continuing education and advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
