Technologist Bone Densitometry Certification Pending - Endocrinology

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare•Chicago, IL

6h•$24 - $33

About The Position

The Technologist Bone Densitometry Certification Pending reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. The Technologist Bone Densitometry Certification Pending follows physician orders and performs Bone density testing. Daily performs quality control for the Bone Densitometer. The technician attends to bone density room supply levels to keep par levels in place. Generates result reports for each patient. Performs computer backup testing on a daily basis.

Requirements

Certified Medical Assistants
Current Certified Medical Assistant.
Within first nine months of employment, will complete Certified Bone Densitometry Technologist testing and required training after up to three test attempts:
Complete assigned DXA training provided by NM
Successfully perform a minimum of 100 central DXA patient scans at two skeletal sites (hip, spine or forehead)
Complete a minimum of three months experience performing bone density scans
Signed acknowledgement during onboarding that certification must be attained within nine months, as a condition of employment
OR
Completion of Approved CME
Must have written proof of completion of 12 credit hours in bone density, osteoporosis or metabolic bone disease
Within first nine months of employment, will complete Certified Bone Densitometry Technologist testing and required training after up to three test attempts:
Complete assigned DXA training provided by NM
Successfully perform a minimum of 100 central DXA patient scans at two skeletal sites (hip, spine or forehead)
Complete a minimum of three months experience performing bone density scans
Signed acknowledgement during onboarding that certification must be attained within nine months, as a condition of employment

Responsibilities

Perform daily quality control testing.
Recognizes the importance of accurate testing in the overall patient care system.
Recognizes factors that affect testing results and taking appropriate actions within pre-determined limits, when applicable.
Recognizes and adheres to infection control and safety policies.
Recognizes the responsibilities of other health care personnel and interacting with them with respect for their jobs and for patient care.
Demonstrates an understanding of requisitioning and legal implications of the work environment.
Applies basic principles in learning new techniques and procedures.
Escorts patients to the densitometry room in a timely way.
Performs high quality testing and relaying those tests to the reading physician in a timely manner.
Responsible for stocking and cleaning the room and identifying machine maintenance needs on a continuous basis.
Other duties as assigned.