DXA Bone Density Technician - Imaging & Patient Care

Franciscan Alliance, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Franciscan Health Indianapolis Campus is seeking a Bone Density Technician to perform DXA procedures and support diagnoses of osteopenia and osteoporosis. You will gather patient history, position patients, and explain the procedure to ensure comfort and understanding.

The role involves preliminary image analysis and collaboration with Radiologists and Radiology Assistants. On-site training is required for the first four weeks, Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• 1 year Healthcare setting or related field required.
• 1 year Customer service or related required.
• Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association
• National Commission for Certifying Agencies Accreditation (NCCA) Certification - National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Bone Densitometry

Responsibilities

• Perform DXA (Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry) procedures, which use low energy x-rays to measure bone mineral density.
• Gather information on patients' medical history, position the patient and explain the procedure as to answer questions.
• Conduct the preliminary analysis on images, and collaborate with the Radiologist and Radiologist Assistants who interpret images.
• Work closely with patients to ensure they understand the procedure and are comfortable during procedures.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Franciscan Health Indianapolis Campus is seeking a Bone Density Technician to perform DXA procedures and support diagnoses of osteopenia and osteoporosis. You will gather patient history, position patients, and explain the procedure to ensure comfort and understanding.

The role involves preliminary image analysis and collaboration with Radiologists and Radiology Assistants. On-site training is required for the first four weeks, Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week.