DEXA & Mammography Radiographer

Mercy Cedar Rapids; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Radiology Technologist specializing in bone densitometry to operate within Dexa rooms and contribute to patient-centered imaging services. The incumbent reviews requisitions, acquires prior images, ensures correct patient IDs, and maintains accurate histories while adhering to safety guidelines.

Proficiency with Dexa equipment, EPIC, and PACS, plus Iowa radiography licensure and BLS certification, are required for employment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Women’s Center policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated competence with Bone Densitometry exams.
• Ability to perform exams completed in Dexa Rooms.

Responsibilities

• Uses EPIC and imaging systems to complete tasks.
• Identifies patient and reviews requisition for consistency with clinical diagnosis.
• Prepares and orders images and retrieves previous images via PACS.
• Identifies anatomical orientation and ensures patient identification on all images.
• Reviews each exam for technical accuracy.
• Initiates incident reports and reports incomplete examinations for proper charges and care continuity.
• Rooms and prepares patient for examination as applicable.
• Documents patient and medical histories accurately.
• Acquires previous images/reports when outside imaging.
• Follows Mercy safety guidelines and reports unsafe conditions.

Skills

Women's Center policies

Bone Densitometry exams

Dexa room exams

Education

Radiologic Technology program graduate

Iowa Permit to Practice Radiography

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Iowa Mandatory Reporter training (Abuse)

Job description

Mercy is seeking a Radiology Technologist specializing in bone densitometry to operate within Dexa rooms and contribute to patient-centered imaging services. The incumbent reviews requisitions, acquires prior images, ensures correct patient IDs, and maintains accurate histories while adhering to safety guidelines.

Proficiency with Dexa equipment, EPIC, and PACS, plus Iowa radiography licensure and BLS certification, are required for employment.