Dexa Technologist

Job Description
Schedule:
Mon, Wed, Fri: 7am-3:30pm, Tues, Thurs 8am-4:30pm
Job Summary:
Produces high quality bone density images in a timely manner while providing excellent patient care.
Duties Responsibilities:

• Will be required to float to Timonium, St. Joseph, and Lutherville
• PSR duties as needed
• Treats patients and customers with courtesy and respect.
• Checks referral for appropriate study. Calls referring physician when in doubt or with questions as necessary.
• Assures room is ready prior to the patient entering the room (i.e. Equipment is operable and all supplies are readily available).
• Understands and uses the scales, field of view, and other adjustments and factors on the equipment in order to produce high quality images.
• Checks patient histories, clinical indications, and has patient sign waiver (ABN), if necessary.
• Consults with Radiologist when necessary to determine appropriate scanning procedure.
• Puts patients at ease by explaining the procedure and responding to their questions/requests in a professional manner.
• Monitors patient’s well being during scan; recognizes patient discomfort or medical problems and takes appropriate action.
• Keeps patient schedule and attempts to accommodate add-on patients when requested.
• Communicates delays or changes in the schedule to the appropriate person(s).
• Exercise sound judgment regarding image quality; determines when repeats and/or additional imaging are necessary.
• Releases patient with proper follow-up information.
• Practices universal medical precautions.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
• Maintains an organized system of paperwork for monitoring and follow-up.
• Respect rights of family members that are accompanying the patient.
• Remains professional in all situations.
• Adheres to all OSHA regulations, RGX practices and generally accepted safety protocols.
• Other duties as assigned.

PLEASE NOTE: This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and requirements of the position described above. Other functions may be assigned and management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.
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Requirements
Requirements (Knowledge, Skills Abilities):

• Familiarity with and ability to use equipment in assigned modality including RIS, imaging equipment and PACS.
• Ability to utilize the principles, theories, practices, techniques and methods of the imaging procedures the team member conducts in order to produce images of high diagnostic quality.
• Ability to respond to emergency situations in a calm and appropriate fashion.
• Knowledge of patient positioning based on type of study.
• Understands anatomy and pathology as needed to perform imaging procedures in assigned modalities.
• Knowledgeable of appropriate studies to perform for the patient’s diagnosis.
• Demonstrates the ability to use proper screening methods of patients to avoid potential injury.
• Ability to assist patients onto table.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to walk/stand for 90% of patient interaction.

Education Experience Requirements:
The above knowledge, skills and abilities may be demonstrated by successful completion of an accredited radiology program;registered with the ARRT; state licensure (if applicable); and training and/or certification in the modality in which the team member specializes.
Pay Range:
$19 - $31.50 / hour
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