What are the responsibilities and job description for the BONE DENSITOMETRY TECHNOLOGIST position at Southwest Medical Imaging, LTD?
Description
Job Title
Bone Densitometry Technologist
Department
X-Ray
Reports to
X-Ray Modality Manager
Status
Full Time/Non-Exempt
Bone Densitometry Technologist Position Summary
The Bone Densitometry Technologist is responsible for performing high-quality DEXA (Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry) scans to assess bone density and support diagnostic evaluations. This role involves preparing and positioning patients, operating imaging equipment according to radiologist protocols, and ensuring accurate image processing and quality control. The technologist practices radiation safety, maintains equipment, and provides exceptional patient care while adhering to organizational standards of excellence.
This position requires strong technical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced healthcare environment. The technologist must be flexible to work across multiple locations and varied shifts, demonstrating dependability and a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
Bone Densitometry Technologist Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Education and/or Experience
Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two year college or technical school
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, use hands, fingers and arms to handle, feel and reach, standing, walking, bending, and sitting. The employee must frequently lift or move up to 25 pounds and on occasion lift or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Job Title
Bone Densitometry Technologist
Department
X-Ray
Reports to
X-Ray Modality Manager
Status
Full Time/Non-Exempt
Bone Densitometry Technologist Position Summary
The Bone Densitometry Technologist is responsible for performing high-quality DEXA (Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry) scans to assess bone density and support diagnostic evaluations. This role involves preparing and positioning patients, operating imaging equipment according to radiologist protocols, and ensuring accurate image processing and quality control. The technologist practices radiation safety, maintains equipment, and provides exceptional patient care while adhering to organizational standards of excellence.
This position requires strong technical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced healthcare environment. The technologist must be flexible to work across multiple locations and varied shifts, demonstrating dependability and a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
Bone Densitometry Technologist Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Prepares and positions patient for Dexa procedures.
- Explains procedures to patient to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation.
- Moves imaging equipment into specific positions following the radiologist protocols and adjust equipment controls to produce images of proper detail, density and accuracy.
- Practices radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation to patient and staff.
- Process images and reviews for proper identification and quality control.
- Demonstrates a commitment to “World Class Customer Service”.
- Prepares images for Dexa Quality Control, radiologist and requesting physicians.
- Performs routine maintenance, diagnoses malfunctions, and arranges for repairs as needed.
- Complete forms and maintains records, logs and reports of work performed.
- Restore prior images and preform rate of change as needed per SMIL radiologist protocol.
- Must be flexible to work at multiple locations. Must be flexible to work varied shifts.
- Other duties may be assigned.
- Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics. Reacts well under pressure. Maintains confidentiality.
- Technical Skills - Demonstrate attention to detail, Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others. Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Looks for ways to improve and promote quality. Applies feedback to improve performance. Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner. Strives to increase productivity. Works quickly. Makes timely decisions.
- Customer Service – Deals with difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance.
- Teamwork - Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Approaches others in a tactful manner; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit puts success of team above own interests. Supports everyone's efforts to succeed. Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position. Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments. Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views.
- Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
- Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction. Consistently at work and on time. Takes responsibility for own actions. Asks for and offers help when needed. Must be flexible to work at multiple locations, Must be flexible to work varied shifts.
- Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
- Health Savings Accounts (HSA-available if enrolled in a high deductible plan)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts (DCRA)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP available if enrolled in Health plan)
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Company Paid Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Voluntary Short Disability
- Company Paid Long-Term Disability
- Pet Discount Program
- 6 paid Company Holidays
- Floating Holiday, Jury Duty & Bereavement Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Competitive Salary
- Leadership Mentoring Opportunities
Education and/or Experience
Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two year college or technical school
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
- MRTBE (CRT)
- ARRT (R)
- CPR
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, use hands, fingers and arms to handle, feel and reach, standing, walking, bending, and sitting. The employee must frequently lift or move up to 25 pounds and on occasion lift or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.