Bone Density Technician/X Ray Technician

Essential Functions of the Position:

• Performs Bone Density Studies

• Secures confidence of patient during procedure by screening for relevant medical information, explaining procedures, correctly positioning patients for desired results, and cushions and shields patients as appropriate.
• Positions patients correctly for high quality views and varies position as necessary to adjust for patient’s medical condition and abilities. Adjusts all operator controllable parameters of the equipment ensuring that the portion of the body specified receives correct calculated exposure.
• Retrieves patients from waiting room and follows Bone Density schedule.
• Maintains records of patients treated, examination performed, scans taken, etc., and maintains permanent record.
• Evaluates quality of images and reports deficiencies appropriately.
• Submits charges for procedures performed.
• Obtains informed consents and ABN as necessary.

• Maintains Quality Control of Bone Density Equipment
• Maintains and orders supplies for Bone Density area.
• Performs minor maintenance operations in work area.
• Maintains x-rays logs and required state regulated documents.
• Participates in yearly inspection and recertification of Bone Density equipment.
• Notifies Supervisor and contacts Equipment Vendor if equipment is malfunctioning.
• Maintains quality control of equipment and coordinates preventative maintenance service calls with Equipment Vendor.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Maintains an organized and clean work area.
• Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.
• Maintains CEU’s as required for licensure.

Physical and Mental Demands:

• Physical requirements
  • Able to stand or walk for long periods
  • Use of proper body mechanics
• Normal concentration and normal complexity of decision making
• High level verbal and written communication skills
• Above average ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Job Qualifications:

• High School graduate or GED equivalent
• College a plus
• Bilingual a plus
• Current Florida license in Basic Radiology
• Strong customer service orientation
• Strong team player