DEXA Technologist
Parkland Health and Hospital System
Arlington, TX
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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR Certification, Cardiovascular, Communication Skills, Computed Tomography (CAT Scan), Computer Skills, Health Department, Healthcare Providers, Hospital, Interpersonal Skills, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Mammography, Modality, Nuclear Medicine, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Radiography, Radiology, Time Management, Ultrasound, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Arlington, TX
POSTED
3 days ago
Primary Purpose
Responsible for performing routine to complex quality images in at least two different modalities on a routinely scheduled basis.
Must be registered in DEXA either from ARRT or ISCD.
Shift is Monday through Friday, 7a-330p
Must have one (1) year of DEXA experience per the job description.
Minimum Specifications
Education
Must be a graduate of an accredited imaging program for their primary pathway.
Examples:
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Nuclear Medicine Technology
- Radiography
- Sonography
- Vascular Sonography
Experience
Must have at least 1 year imaging experience for each certified modality.
Certification/Registration/Licensure
Must have a Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT) certification from Texas Department of Health or Texas Medical Board (not applicable to MR, S, or VS).
Must be credentialed through ARRT, RDMS and/or CNMT.
Must possess two or more imaging subspecialties:
- Bone Densitometry (BD) or Certified Bone Densitometry Technologist (CBDT®) accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA)
- Breast Sonography (BS)
- Cardiovascular Interventional Radiography (CV)
- Computed Tomography (CT)
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR)
- Mammography (M)
- Nuclear Medicine Technology (N)
- Radiography (R)
- Sonography (S)
- Vascular Interventional Radiography (VI)
- Vascular Sonography (VS)
Must have a current Healthcare Provider (BLS Level) CPR course completion card prior to hire and/or placement in job from one of the following:
American Heart Association
American Red Cross Rescuer
Military Training Network
Skills or Special Abilities
- Must be able to demonstrate time management, organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Must be able to demonstrate oral and written communication skills.
- Must be able to demonstrate advanced computer skills.
- Must be able to demonstrate routine to complex positioning ability to achieve images which meet quality criteria.
- Must be able to communicate effectively with patients, visitors and hospital staff.
- Must be able to demonstrate patient centered/patient valued behaviors.
Requisition ID: 986059
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