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Title: Radiology Technologist - Bone Densitometry Location: Las Vegas, NV Duration: 13 Weeks
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.
Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology
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
Minimum one year experience as a general Radiologic Technologist with BMD training preferred. Physical
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. #AlliedImagingDia JobDiva # 26-37621 (M)