Bone Densitometry Technician - 40 hours

Kaiser Permanente; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in San Francisco is seeking a Bone Densitometry Technologist to operate densitometry equipment and produce high-quality images under supervision of Imaging Services leadership. You will support patient care, assist physicians and technologists, and manage exam documentation and archiving.

Qualified candidates have CA Bone Densitometry training or program graduation, a high school diploma or GED, and relevant experience in a busy medical setting.

Qualifications

• Two years of bone densitometry experience required.
• California Bone Densitometry Technologist Permit (CA) required.
• High School Diploma or GED with CA-approved bone densitometry training.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assisting program or Kaiser Permanente program, or two years in a high-volume department.

Responsibilities

• Assist radiologists/technologists during procedures and maintain patient care standards.
• Assemble supplies and transport patients as needed.
• Operate bone densitometry and record images per standards.
• Archive/distribute scans to physicians and records.
• Use computer systems to maintain logs, schedules and archives; assist clerical duties.
• Maintain cleanliness and infection control for the bone density suite.
• Train new staff and students as needed.

Skills

Bone Densitometry

Patient Care

Team Training

Education

High School Diploma/GED

CA Bone Densitometry course

Medical Assisting Program or Kaiser program

Tools

Bone Densitometry Equipment

Computerized logs/scheduling systems

Job description

Job Summary:

Under direct supervision of the Imaging Services Director and Chief of Diagnostic Imaging, operates bone densitometry equipment to produce quality images. Perform related technical functions to ensure optimal diagnostic quality of patient care utilizing efficient and safe processes.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Assists radiologists and/or technologists during procedures. Maintains the highest standard of patient care as specified in regional and local policies and procedures.
• Assembles supplies needed for examinations and transports patients as needed.
• Operates and records bone densitometry images of optimal diagnostic quality by set standards and procedures based upon individual patient needs.
• Completes scans re-analysis and distribution to referring physicians, outpatient records, and bone density files.
• Performs procedures such as archiving, copying, and sending optical/floppy discs to other facilities as well as archiving database. Retrieves and delivers film jackets as needed. Uses computerized systems to maintain daily logs, patient schedules and performs any other related clerical duties as needed.
• Understands the computer programs and required protocols for examinations.
• Maintains proper file room inventories.
• Assumes responsibility for the orderliness and cleanliness of the bone density suite and other imaging areas assigned. Cleans technical and auxiliary equipment to ensure quality and hygiene for infection control purposes.
• Answers phones and explains department procedures when needed.
• Must be able to train new B.D.T. employees and students, as needed.
• Perform other related duties as necessary.
• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Grade 445

Basic Qualifications:

Experience:

• Two (2) years experience.
• Per the National Agreement, current KP Coalition employees have this experience requirement waived.

Education:

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Must have completed a State of California approved course of training in Bone Densitometry.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assisting Program or an in-house Kaiser Permanente Medical Assisting program, or have at least two (2) years of experience assisting patients and physicians in a high-volume department.

License, Certification, Registration:

• Bone Densitometry Technologist Permit (California)

• Basic Life Support

Additional Requirements:

• Must be fully proficient in Bone Densitometry to the full satisfaction of the department manager and have knowledge of the required protocols in performing Bone Densitometry procedures.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment. Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.

Preferred Qualifications:

• N/A