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SalaryMcFarland Clinic is currently accepting applications for DEXA Technician for its Ames office. Candidates should be service-oriented, a team player, and be able to provide extraordinary care, every day to our patients.
Responsibilities include: Obtain accurate information from the patient and communicates this to the physician or technologist. Prepares patients for bone densitometry exam. Performs bone densitometry exams while following established protocols. Uses radiation protection according to department policy and procedures. Performs quality control on equipment according to manufacturer's recommendations. Communicates physician and/or technologist's instructions for follow-up care. Recognizes emergency situations; initiates life support measures for patients as necessary. Maintains patient files, records and other information. Codes diagnosis and procedures and assists in performing other office clerical duties. Assumes responsibility for supplying area according to department needs. Assists technologist in preparing for procedures and patients for exam. Enhances professional growth through education programs, conferences, and workshops. Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested. Maintains patient confidentiality. Performs related works as required.
Education
- High School Diploma, GED or HiSET
- Completion of bone densitometry course or equivalent education.
Days: Monday - Friday.
Hours: Hours vary between 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Experience
- Two years experience in bone densitometry preferred but not required.
- On the job training
Benefits
McFarland Clinic offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental insurance, 401(k), and PTO. Click here for details.
McFarland Clinic is central Iowa's largest physician-owned multi-specialty clinic. Join our team and join a group of caring professionals, dedicated to providing Extraordinary Care, Every Day! We value quality care and extraordinary service, trusting relationships and an exceptional workplace. Our organization has more than 75 years experience of caring for people. We welcome applicants who can help us enhance the health and well-being of our patients and communities we serve.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. McFarland Clinic takes affirmative action in support of it policy to advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
