361 Bone Density jobs in the United States

Job Title: BONE DENSITY TECHNOLOGIST
Location: Salinas, CA 93901
Shift: Days 8*5 - 40hrs weekly
Pay: $80/hr

Duties:

The Bone Density Technologist works under the supervision of Mammography Center Manager. The Tech develops and implements improved processes and protocols as it relates to the bone density program. Performs bone density procedures in accordance with Radiation Practice standards, ACR, The Joint Commission and departmental policies. The Tech performs and/or assist with Quality Assurance activities related to bone density. Performs any combination of the primary duties depending within area of assignment

Skills:
1. Performs bone density exams a daily basis under facility approved policies and procedures and in accordance
with Radiation Practice Standards, and ACR,
2. Works with the Medical Director and Manager to improve Bone density processes, protocols and policies.
3. Serves a primary resource for office managers and office staff regarding bone density questions.
4. Obtains or reviews patient's medical history and physician orders prior to performing studies, and notifies
appropriate staff of inconsistencies.
5. Explains procedures to patient and completes comprehensive documentation.
6. Consistently selects appropriate technical factors from technique charts and operates equipment in accordance
with prescribed Radiation Safety Practices.
7. Prepares completed bone density studies for interpretation in a timely manner (takes exam to close status)
including appropriately identified images and all associated forms.
8. Able to perform and/or assist with Quality Assurance activities related to bone density.
9. Reports changes in patient's condition to Radiologist for follow-up. Assists with emergency medical treatment
under physician direction.
10. Assists with scheduling of patient exams, if needed.
11. Attends regularly scheduled department meetings and in-services.
12. Performs other duties as assigned.

1. Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Radiologic Technology required.
2. License/Certifications: Current applicable state(s) license as a Radiologic Technologist required. American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification required. Current BLS certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date.
3. Experience: One year of relevant experience required. Bone Densitometry experience preferred.
4. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
5. Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

Responsible for using a special type of x-ray equipment to measure bone mineral density at a specific anatomical site (usually the wrist, heel, spine or hip) or to calculate total body bone mineral content.
Essential Functions
-Prepares patients for procedures by explaining procedure processes, answering patient questions and coordinating schedule issues.
-Performs scans, reviews findings to determine appropriate tests and recommends alternative scan sites.
-Oversees lab operation and maintenance of densitometer, computer equipment and patient records.
-Coordinates with pharmaceutical companies on the specifics of protocols and recordkeeping.
-Conducts scans using the knowledge and performance of systematic deviations from established clinical protocols.
-Ensures the proper maintenance and cleanliness of the laboratory; maintains stocks and supplies.

Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required and Trade/Technical/Vocational Diploma Radiologic Technology required or Associate's Degree Radiologic Technology preferred

Licenses and Credentials
Registered Technologist (ARRT-R) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) preferred Bone Densitometry (ARRT-BD) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledgeable in radiologic technology, other therapies and modalities as well as bone densitometrist.
- Ability to operate sophisticated computer equipment.
- Ability to follow detailed instructions.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to interact compassionately and effectively with patients and their families.
- Ability to perform well independently.

We are currently hiring a per diem, Bone Density Technologist to work on site at our Haverhill, Newburyport and Lawrence locations, Monday-Friday between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm! Flexible hours available! Our Bone Density Technologist play a vital role in providing high-quality care to patients.

Description

Radiology Technologist for Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center in Willamette Falls, OR.

Full-Time/Day Shift - Tuesday - Friday from 7am-5:30pm

$6,000 Sign-on Bonus for eligible external candidates who meet all conditions for payment – this is in addition to the fantastic benefits and compensation package offered by Providence that begin on your first day of employment.

The primary focus of this Radiology Technologist is bone density, performing imaging examinations according to physicians orders, utilizing a variety of sophisticated imaging equipment, taking into account individual patients unique and/or age-related needs. Utilizes clinical knowledge and judgment in regard for proper positioning factors, radiation dose calibration of technique and patient treatment needed to produce optimal high quality images. Performs all examinations with minimal radiation exposure to patient and operator with ALARA awareness.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications:

• Education to meet certification, license or registration requirement.
• Upon hire: Oregon Radiographer License Or
• Upon hire: Oregon Radiographer Temporary License
• Within 6 months (180 days) of hire: National Certification from American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
• Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association
• Upon hire: New graduates must have OBMI temporary license and obtain permanent license within 6 months of hire.

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.

Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act."

About the Team

Providence has been serving the Pacific Northwest since 1856 when Mother Joseph of the Sacred Heart and four other Sisters of Providence arrived in Vancouver, Washington Territory. As the largest healthcare system and largest private employer in Oregon, Providence is located in areas ranging from the Columbia Gorge to the wine country to sunny southern Oregon to charming coastal communities to the urban setting of Portland.

Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. Our not-for-profit network also provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

Requsition ID: 384906

Company: Providence Jobs

Job Category: Diagnostic Imaging

Job Function: Clinical Care

Job Schedule: Full time

Job Shift: Day

Career Track: Clinical Professional

Department: 5003 PWFMC RADIOLOGY

Address: OR Oregon City 1500 Division St

Work Location: Providence Willamette Falls Medical Ctr-Oregon City

Workplace Type: On-site

Pay Range: $5.32 - 54.82

The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Bone Density Technician operates dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) to perform scans of the lumbar spine, proximal femur, and/or forearm that measure the calcium content of bones and are utilized by physicians to screen for, diagnose, manage, and treat osteoporosis and other metabolic diseases.

This is a part-time (0.5) position working variable hours Tuesday - Friday out of Almara Women's Health in Edina.

Almara is an operating division of Infinite Health Collaborative (i-Health), a group of local medical practices, owned and led by its physicians, on a mission to give patients more control over their healthcare.

• Performs bone density scans
• Coordinates patient clinical history with procedure, documents information, provides instructions to patient during treatment.
• Positions, immobilizes, and determines accurate technique exposure for patient during examination.
• Follows manufacturer protocol for operation of densitometry equipment to assure safe environment for procedures. Applies principles of radiation protection to minimize exposure to patients, self, and others.
• Assumes responsibility of physical and psychological needs of patients during scanning.
• Assists in maintaining records and patients' chart by documenting patients' treatment and response, respecting confidentiality and established policy.
• Responsible for maintaining equipment and reports machinery malfunction.
• Gives input for equipment purchase and supply decisions.
• Participate in department's quality assessment and improvement plan.
• Assists in promotion and marketing of the bone densitometry program.
• Applies knowledge of radiation protection, emergency protocols and procedures, and proper equipment utilization to maximize safety in the work environment.
• Exercises technical judgment in order to obtain a computerized image of the tested area, bone density measurements, and a computer-generated comparison of the patient's measurements with normal age-specific measurements.
• Accurately documents completed studies and prepares digital images to be exported in the EMR system.
• Prepares, cleans and stocks work area with supplies.
• Assists with rooming function when not working x-ray to include comprehensive intake and vitals.
• Willing to take a phlebotomy course to assist clinic teams in collecting blood samples and order laboratory testing.
• Any and all other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Graduate of a certified X-ray Technician/Operator Program.
• Must be certified by the State of MN as aa Medical X-Ray Operator and passed the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and/or a registered bone density X-ray operator who passed the MN State Bone Density exam.
• Must demonstrate strong knowledge of anatomy and physiology, radiographic positioning and proper application of radiographic principles.
• Knowledge of radiology equipment including safety hazards and standards when working with x-ray equipment.
• Experience with electronic medical records/HER and charting.
• Excellent customer services skills and ability to work efficiently with busy physician schedules.

Benefits & Compensation:

• Actual starting pay will vary based on education, skills, and experience.
• We offer a comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Plan, Maternity Bundle, 401K with Profit Sharing, Tuition Reimbursement, Gym & Car Rental Discounts - to learn more clickhere.

Essential Requirements:

Ability to:

• Comply with company policies, procedures, practices and business ethics guidelines.
• Complete job required training.
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations, (e.g. HIPAA, Stark, OSHA, employment laws, etc.)
• Demonstrate prompt and reliable attendance
• Work in clinic during business hours
• Travel independently throughout the clinic, office or surgery center (which may include movement from floor to floor); frequent bending, lifting, standing, stooping or sitting for long periods of time may be required
• Work at an efficient and productive pace, handle interruptions appropriately and meet deadlines
• Communicate and interact in a respectful and professional manner
• Prioritize workload while being flexible to meet the expectations of the daily operations
• Apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Understand and execute a variety of instructions
• Effectively operate equipment and communicate on and operate the phone system
• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Travel to other work locations, if required

Performance Expectations - i-Health's Core Values:

• Integrity - Do the right thing and take responsibility for what you do and say
• Service - Consistently contribute to deliver an exceptional experience
• Quality - Act with high purpose, committed effort, and skillful execution to exceed expectations
• Innovation - Identify progressive solutions that improve service, teamwork, efficiency, and/or effectiveness
• Teamwork - Be a part of the whole; support each other positively

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work independently at least 90% of the time.
• Frequent lift up to 35 lbs., occasional lift up to 50 lbs.
• Push/pull occasionally up to 50 lbs. or persons in wheelchairs weighing up to 300 lbs.
• Frequent patient positioning including bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, & reaching.

Environmental Conditions:

• Clinic Setting

Notes:

• Infinite Health Collaborative (i-Health) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008.
• We participate in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here:
• This position description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and Additional Job Functions are subject to modification.

Bone Density Technician operates dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) to perform scans of the lumbar spine, proximal femur, and/or forearm that measure the calcium content of bones and are utilized by physicians to screen for, diagnose, manage, and treat osteoporosis and other metabolic diseases.

This is a part-time (0.5) position working variable hours Tuesday - Friday out of Almara Women's Health in Edina.

Almara is an operating division of Infinite Health Collaborative (i-Health), a group of local medical practices, owned and led by its physicians, on a mission to give patients more control over their healthcare.

Essential Functions:

• Performs bone density scans
• Coordinates patient clinical history with procedure, documents information, provides instructions to patient during treatment.
• Positions, immobilizes, and determines accurate technique exposure for patient during examination.
• Follows manufacturer protocol for operation of densitometry equipment to assure safe environment for procedures. Applies principles of radiation protection to minimize exposure to patients, self, and others.
• Assumes responsibility of physical and psychological needs of patients during scanning.
• Assists in maintaining records and patients’ chart by documenting patients’ treatment and response, respecting confidentiality and established policy.
• Responsible for maintaining equipment and reports machinery malfunction.
• Gives input for equipment purchase and supply decisions.
• Participate in department’s quality assessment and improvement plan.
• Assists in promotion and marketing of the bone densitometry program.
• Applies knowledge of radiation protection, emergency protocols and procedures, and proper equipment utilization to maximize safety in the work environment.
• Exercises technical judgment in order to obtain a computerized image of the tested area, bone density measurements, and a computer-generated comparison of the patient's measurements with normal age-specific measurements.
• Accurately documents completed studies and prepares digital images to be exported in the EMR system.
• Prepares, cleans and stocks work area with supplies.
• Assists with rooming function when not working x-ray to include comprehensive intake and vitals.
• Willing to take a phlebotomy course to assist clinic teams in collecting blood samples and order laboratory testing.
• Any and all other duties as assigned.

• Graduate of a certified X-ray Technician/Operator Program.
• Must be certified by the State of MN as aa Medical X-Ray Operator and passed the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and/or a registered bone density X-ray operator who passed the MN State Bone Density exam.
• Must demonstrate strong knowledge of anatomy and physiology, radiographic positioning and proper application of radiographic principles.
• Knowledge of radiology equipment including safety hazards and standards when working with x-ray equipment.
• Experience with electronic medical records/HER and charting.
• Excellent customer services skills and ability to work efficiently with busy physician schedules.

• Actual starting pay will vary based on education, skills, and experience.
• We offer a comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Plan, Maternity Bundle, 401K with Profit Sharing, Tuition Reimbursement, Gym & Car Rental Discounts - to learn more click here.

• Comply with company policies, procedures, practices and business ethics guidelines.
• Complete job required training.
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations, (e.g. HIPAA, Stark, OSHA, employment laws, etc.)
• Demonstrate prompt and reliable attendance
• Work in clinic during business hours
• Travel independently throughout the clinic, office or surgery center (which may include movement from floor to floor); frequent bending, lifting, standing, stooping or sitting for long periods of time may be required
• Work at an efficient and productive pace, handle interruptions appropriately and meet deadlines
• Communicate and interact in a respectful and professional manner
• Prioritize workload while being flexible to meet the expectations of the daily operations
• Apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Understand and execute a variety of instructions
• Effectively operate equipment and communicate on and operate the phone system
• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Travel to other work locations, if required

• Integrity - Do the right thing and take responsibility for what you do and say
• Service - Consistently contribute to deliver an exceptional experience
• Quality - Act with high purpose, committed effort, and skillful execution to exceed expectations
• Innovation - Identify progressive solutions that improve service, teamwork, efficiency, and/or effectiveness
• Teamwork - Be a part of the whole; support each other positively

• Ability to work independently at least 90% of the time.
• Frequent lift up to 35 lbs., occasional lift up to 50 lbs.
• Push/pull occasionally up to 50 lbs. or persons in wheelchairs weighing up to 300 lbs.
• Frequent patient positioning including bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, & reaching.

• Clinic Setting

• Infinite Health Collaborative (i-Health) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008.
• We participate in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here:
• This position description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and Additional Job Functions are subject to modification.