Dexa Scanner Technician

Warren Clinic, Inc.; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Warren Clinic, Inc. is seeking a DEXA technician to operate the IDEXA scanner for routine scans in Tulsa, OK. You will position patients, adjust exposure, and document results in the EMR while maintaining radiation safety and QC standards.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, with 0–6 months of related experience; ISCD certification is preferred. Work involves independent duties in a clinical setting at Warren Clinic locations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• ISCD certification preferred.
• 0–6 months related experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain IDEXA radiology area per protocol.
• Position patient for views; apply immobilization; adjust exposure.
• Explain procedures to reduce patient anxiety.
• Apply radiation protection and shielding techniques.
• Acquire acceptable radiographic images per QC standards.
• Perform QC checks and report malfunctions.
• Obtain signature from interpreting physician.
• Complete EMR documentation for bone densitometry.
• Enter final report in EMR promptly.
• Maintain radiographic film library and retrieve films as needed.

Skills

IDEXA knowledge

Independent work

Anatomy & physiology

Keyboarding

Radiology procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Days Job Summary

Operates IDEXA scanner of the body for routine scans.

Minimum Education

High School Diploma or GED.

Licensure, Registration and/or Certification

Certified by International Society for Clinical Densitometry preferred.

Work Experience

0 - 6 months related experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to learn quickly and work independently.
• Ability to utilize basic keyboarding skills.
• Working knowledge of IDEXA machines.
• Working knowledge of film screen exposure techniques and protocols.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Maintains IDEXA radiology procedure area according to established protocols.
• Positions patient on exam table for appropriate view, places immobilization devices, adjusts exposure factors to obtain images of specified area of body as requested by physician.
• Explains procedures to allow for understanding, cooperation, and to reduce anxiety of patient.
• Practices radiation protection technique by using beam restrictive devices; patient shielding skills to minimize radiation to the patient and staff.
• Obtains acceptable radiographic images using appropriate IDEXA computed radiology and/or film/screen techniques according to set Quality Control standards.
• Performs Quality Control checks to ensure proper operating status and reports malfunctions pursuant to established protocols.
• Obtains appropriate signature from interpreting physician.
• Completes the electronic medical record information associated with clinical bone densitometry.
• Enters final report into electronic medical record for ordering physician review in a timely manner.
• Maintains radiographic film library according to established protocols including the retrieval of films as requested.
• Documents and distributes patient test/film results to physicians in a timely manner.
• Check-in process for patients with imaging or orders.
• Completes digitizing of films received from other Warren Clinic offices on a daily basis.
• Completes and documents the radiology call report and STAT report process.
• Maintains and orders stock of necessary radiologic supplies as needed.
• Maintains exemplary patient satisfaction and participates as an engaged team member.

Decision Making

Independent judgment in making minor decisions where alternatives are limited and standard policies/protocols have been established.

Working Relationships

Works directly with patients and/or customers. Works with internal customers via telephone or face to face interaction. Works with external customers via telephone or face to face interaction. Works with other healthcare professionals and staff. Works frequently with individuals at Director level or above.

Special Job Dimensions

None.

Supplemental Information

This document generally describes the essential functions of the job and the physical demands required to perform the job. This compilation of essential functions and physical demands is not all inclusive nor does it prohibit the assignment of additional duties.

Dexa Program – Warren Clinic Location

Tulsa, Oklahoma 74136

Safety Sensitive Position

Under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Use and Patient Protection Act (OMMA), a safety sensitive position is defined as any job that includes tasks or duties that the employer believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others. This position has been identified as a safety sensitive position. This statute allows employers to lawfully refuse to hire applicants for safety-sensitive jobs or to discipline or discharge employees who work in safety-sensitive jobs if they test positive for marijuana, even if they have a valid license to use medical marijuana.

EEO

Protected Veterans/Disability. Saint Francis is a Catholic, not-for-profit Health system based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. We are the largest private employer in Eastern Oklahoma with over 12,000 employees, including 1,000 physicians. The health system is anchored by the 1,112-bed Saint Francis Hospital, the largest hospital in Oklahoma and the 11th largest in the nation. Our system also includes hospitals in south Tulsa, Muskogee and Vinita, as well as 110 Warren Clinic locations from Monkey Island to McAlester, northeastern Oklahoma's only children's hospital, a level IV neonatal intensive care unit, a 168-bed heart hospital, and Tulsa's leading trauma and emergency center.