Bone Density Technologist / PT / Entry Level - Will Train

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under direction of a Radiologist, performs bone densitometry procedures as ordered by a licensed provider. Utilizes independent judgment in determining appropriate techniques, positioning, and safety practices.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares procedure room and regularly replenishes stock to ensure room readiness. Explains and prepares the patient for the examination.
• Reviews clinical data on requisitions and performs appropriate examination.
• Obtains additional information about the patients’ medical history.
• Sets up equipment and performs the ordered exam by properly positioning the patient. Manually controls the equipment to obtain the proper diagnostic information.
• Utilizes patient immobilization as needed. Calibrates Dual-Energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) analyzer daily for accurate analysis using phantoms.
• Analyzes bone densitometry image data, according to protocol.
• Prepares and distributes reports to Radiologists and Clinicians as requested.
• Acquires data for both research and clinical patients, according to specific protocols Maintains files and electronic archival of patient data.
• Retrieves related data as needed/requested by authorizing clinicians.
• Enters required patient and exam data into appropriate systems to ensure order accuracy and timely billing.
• Reports machine malfunctions to assigned physicist and clinical engineering. Answers phone and makes appointments as necessary.
• Follows department standards for performing patient care functions as required for optimal patient safety, privacy, confidentiality, comfort, and legal/ethical rights.
• Performs all other duties that may be assigned.

This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and duties. It should be understood, therefore, that employees may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.