Radiology Technologist - Bone Densitometry

Certifications: Must be a Registered Technologist credentialed by The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists R.T.(R) (ARRT), in good standing. Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work unsupervised or with minimal supervision.

Title: Radiology Technologist - Bone Densitometry
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: Day (5x8 Hours) 8:00 16:30

Duties:

• Performs and analyzes DXA scans.
• Produces images of optimal quality for interpretation with accuracy and without delay.
• Analyzes scans and makes preliminary interpretation of results.
• Maintains documentation/database requirements to ensure that all technical data is entered timely and accurately.
• Notifies management and takes proper action to address equipment malfunctions.
• Educates patients regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure understanding and cooperation.
• Ensures patients' comfort during and after the exam.
• Knowledgeable in acquiring, archiving, transmitting, and printing images via PACS.
• When applicable, knowledgeable in after hours transmission of images and appropriate paperwork.
• Reports, immediately, any malfunctions to the help desk and PACS Administrator.
• Knowledgeable in billing via RIS.
• Provides instruction/mentoring to new hires and Radiology students.
• Continually strives to learn new technical information and skills through attendance of periodic in-service programs and participation in professional affiliation sessions.
• Participate in off-site community educational events.
• May be required to rotate through all imaging modalities, sites, and/or locations.
• Provides training, supervision, mentoring, and evaluation support for new hires, students, and other clinical learners as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology

Certifications:

• Must be a Registered Technologist credentialed by The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists R.T.(R) (ARRT), in good standing.
• Certification in Bone Densitometry (Client) required within one year of hire: R.T. (R) (Client) (ARRT).
• Certification as a Bone Densitometry Technologist (CBDT) through the International Society of Clinical Densitometry required within one year of hire.
• Current state licensure required prior to employment.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) or client certification required.

Complexity of Work:

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work unsupervised or with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Work Experience:

• Minimum one year experience as a general Radiologic Technologist with BMD training preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift or assist with lifting patients of varying weight and manipulate equipment daily.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

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