Multi-Modality Technologist - DEXA

Parkland Hospital

  • Dallas, TX
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    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). 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.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationDallas, TX

    Description

    Must be registered in DEXA either from ARRT or ISCD.

    Shift is Monday through Friday, 7a-330p

    Primary Purpose

    Responsible for performing routine to complex quality images in at least two different modalities on a routinely scheduled basis.

    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.
    • Must have one (1) year of DEXA experience per the job description.

    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.

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