Dexa Technician - Seattle

Optum; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

401k

Equity stock purchase

Job summary

OptumCare in Seattle seeks a DEXA Technician to support osteoporosis imaging and data reporting within a patient-focused clinical setting. You will perform DEXA scans, gather relevant patient history, develop scanning protocols, and maintain equipment while ensuring HIPAA compliance and high-quality care.

The role emphasizes teamwork, professionalism, and exceptional customer service in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, or GED.
• Washington State Radiologic Technician license required within 6 months of hire.
• Demonstrates high-technical understanding of clinical indications for exams.
• Demonstrated ability to type and use keyboard.
• Proven excellent customer service skills.
• Proven high level of professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Performs DEXA scans on patients for osteoporosis.
• Proficient at gathering patient clinical history for interpreting physician.
• Develops scanning protocols for DEXA exams.
• Maintains DEXA equipment to meet high clinical performance including software upgrades.
• Recognizes inaccurate exam data and software/hardware failures.
• Manages DEXA patient schedule and accommodates emergent exams and add-ons.
• Promotes core values and integrates Lean principles to improve efficiency.

Skills

DEXA scanning

Patient data gathering

Quality control

Customer service

Professionalism

HIPAA compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Washington State Radiologic Technician license

Job description

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Under general supervision, operates and maintains densitometer. Interacts with patients, conducts testing, analyzes data, and produces data reports. Responsible for quality control testing and correspondence related to laboratory functions.

Primary Responsibilities

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that could be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment.

• Performs DEXA scans on patients for osteoporosis
• Proficient at gathering all pertinent patient clinical history for interpreting physician
• Develops scanning protocols for DEXA exams
• Maintains DEXA equipment to meet a high level of clinical performance including software upgrades
• Recognizes inaccurate exam data, software and hardware failures
• Manages DEXA patient schedule, accommodates emergent exams and add Ons
• Duties integrated into all job functions:
  • All staff members are to promote a positive and productive work environment by acting maturely and responsibly, satisfactorily performing job responsibilities, and conducting themselves professionally, courteously, and respectfully toward fellow employees, physicians, and patients
  • Must relate to other people beyond giving and receiving instructions: (a) get along with co-workers or peers without exhibiting behavioral extreme; (b) perform work activities requiring negotiating, instructing, supervising, persuading, or speaking with others; and (c) respond openly and appropriately to feedback regarding performance from a supervisor
  • Performs all duties in a manner that promotes and supports the Core Values
  • Integrates Lean principles, practices, and tools to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs and increase customer satisfaction
  • Must follow written and oral instructions and complete routine tasks independently
  • Complete all compliance training, including but not limited to HIPAA/Privacy/Confidentiality/Non-Discrimination/Harassment/Integrity Statement and signed Agreements
  • Ensures confidentiality of patient information by following HIPAA guidelines and organization policies
  • Attends training to meet job position requirements and as needed or mandated by organization policies, Div. of Occupational Safety & Health (DOSH), OSHA, L&I, and other state/federal regulations
  • Have regular and predictable attendance
• Non-essential Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Performs other duties as assigned

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma, or GED
• Washington State Radiologic Technician license required within 6 months of hire
• Demonstrates high-technical understanding of clinical indications for exams in order to tailor to appropriate exam performed
• Demonstrated ability to type and use keyboard
• Proven excellent customer service skills
• Proven high level of professionalism

Preferred Qualifications

• General healthcare experience, willing to train specific imaging functions
• Knowledgeable and able to interpret T-scores and Z-scores to ensure accuracy of examination
• Understands human anatomy, DEXA exam techniques and interpretation of data
• Demonstrated ability to diagnosis inaccurate exam data, software and hardware failures, which eliminate scanning errors

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $18 - $32 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

OptumCare is a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.