Dexa Scanner Technician

Warren Clinic, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Warren Clinic in Tulsa, Oklahoma is seeking an IDEXA Technologist to operate the body DEXA scanner for routine scans. Requires a high school diploma; preferred certification by ISCD. 0–6 months related experience; strong knowledge of anatomy, radiography, and radiation safety.

You will maintain the DEXA area, position patients, perform QC, and ensure timely EMR documentation. Responsibilities include explaining procedures, ensuring patient comfort, and coordinating with physicians for final

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certified by International Society for Clinical Densitometry preferred.
• 0-6 months related experience.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
• Working knowledge of IDEXA machines.
• Knowledge of film screen exposure techniques and protocols.
• Ability to learn quickly and work independently.
• Basic keyboarding skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain IDEXA radiology procedure area according to established protocols.
• Position patient on exam table for appropriate view, adjust exposure factors to obtain images per physician request.
• Explain procedures to patients to aid understanding and cooperation.
• Practice radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation exposure.
• Obtain acceptable radiographic images using IDEXA equipment and QC standards.
• Perform Quality Control checks and report malfunctions.
• Obtain required signature from interpreting physician.
• Complete EMR documentation for bone densitometry.
• Enter final report into EMR for physician review in a timely manner.
• Maintain radiographic film library per protocols and retrieve films as needed.
• Distribute patient test/film results to physicians promptly.
• Check-in patients with imaging/orders.
• Complete digitizing of films from other Warren Clinic offices daily.
• Complete radiology call report and STAT report process.
• Maintain and order stock of radiologic supplies.
• Maintain exemplary patient satisfaction and be an engaged team member.

Skills

Learn quickly

Independent work

Keyboarding

IDEXA knowledge

Radiation safety

Anatomy & physiology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Full Time 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.
• Enter 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

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EOE 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.