Radiology Tech Osteoporosis - Part Time

Home Health; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Part time

Job summary

Home Health in Vermont is seeking a part-time Radiology Specialty Technologist to perform DXA bone density procedures within the Osteoporosis Center. The role requires a strong background in radiologic technology and patient safety, with duties including clinical instruction and collaboration on research protocols.

Candidates should be ARRT certified, licensed in Vermont, and have 4 years of radiology experience preferred; ISCD certification eligibility is expected.

Qualifications

• 4 years experience as a Radiology Technologist preferred.
• ARRT certified and Vermont licensed; ISCD certification eligible.

Responsibilities

• Perform dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) and related bone density procedures.
• Assist in instruction of staff and participate in research protocols with Osteoporosis Center team.

Skills

DXA scanning

Radiology safety

Clinical instruction

Education

Graduated Radiologic Technology program

ARRT certified

Vermont state licensure

ISCD certification eligible

Job description

PLEASE NOTE: This is a part time job, 10 hours per week. Wworkdays for this positionare flexible.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Radiology Specialty Technologist has a minimum of 4 years as a Diagnostic Technologist, has committed hours to FAHC, and functions at an advanced level within the Osteoporosis Center performing a wide variety of bone density procedures. He/She demonstrates progressive knowledge and sense of responsibility in the daily operations of the Osteoporosis Center. A high level of commitment, advanced skills, and acceptance of responsibility has been developed in performance of dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) and quantitative ultrasonography. A thorough knowledge of radiation procedures and safety is required. He/She assists in the clinical instruction of personnel as needed and participates in research protocols in collaboration with the principal investigator of the Osteoporosis Center and research coordinators.

EDUCATION:

Graduate of an accredited School of Radiologic Technology approved by CAHEA/JRCERT. ARRT certified and is licensed with the State of Vermont and eligible to become certified and maintain certification by the ISCD

EXPERIENCE:

4 years experience as a Radiology Technologist is preferred. Successfully complete all Radiology competencies using physics of radiation as a background.