Technologist, Radiologic Bone Densitometry

Kaiser Permanente; Tucker (GA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 61,000; Part time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Georgia, Tucker, Crescent Centre Medical Offices seeks a Part-time Radiologic Technologist to perform bone densitometry scans and provide high-quality imaging services. The role requires preparing patients, maintaining equipment quality, and coordinating with rheumatology for interpretation.

The candidate should have a radiologic technologist certification, BLS, and at least one year of experience, with the ability to work in a team and follow clinical guidelines.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience as a Radiologic Technologist.
• Graduated from an accredited program.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Radiologic Technologist Certification and Basic Life Support.
• Must complete Customer Service Assessment and work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Performs bone densitometry scans according to procedures.
• Obtains patient history prior to procedure and prepares patient for exam.
• Maintains quality control on procedures and equipment.
• Prints/distributes reports and validates patient information.
• Ensures proper patient instruction and discharge materials.

Skills

Radiologic Technologist

Teamwork

Education

Accredited radiology program

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

Performs bone densitometry scans for a defined population, delivering high quality care and service that meets specific standards and clinical guidelines, optimizing operational excellence in a safe and efficient manner. Demonstrates clinical competency by consistently performing accurate examinations to be interpreted by the physicians. In collaboration with clinical supervisor, identifies learning needs, opportunities to improve systems and processes, develops solutions and assists with implementation and monitoring.

Essential Responsibilities

• Performs bone densitometry scans for a defined population according to established procedures.
• Obtains appropriate patient clinical history prior to performing the procedure.
• Refers appropriate clinical questions to the nursing staff and/or physicians.
• Maintains appropriate quality control on all procedures and technical equipment involved in the diagnostic process at designated intervals. Maintains required reports.
• Demonstrates excellent knowledge of bone densitometry scans and maintains clinical competence.
• Confirms members preparedness for exam based on patient instruction sheet.
• Enter correct identification information into machine.
• Positions member correctly and accurately for the exam.
• Archive exams onto a disc on a daily basis.
• Print and distribute exams with interpretation worksheet and questionnaire to Rheumatologist for interpretation, according to the schedule provided by the physicians.
• Print and distribute transcribed reports to ordering physician (including affiliate physicians and medical records.
• Give members appropriate discharge instructions and literature.
• Develops and maintains good working relationships with Rheumatologists and transcription service necessary to the smooth functioning of the department.
• Demonstrates a willingness to accept additional and/or varied assignments as needed within the team/facility/region.

Experience

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum one (1) year of experience as a Radiologic Technologist.

Education

• Graduated from an accredited program.
• High School Diploma OR General Education Development (GED) required.

License, Certification, Registration

• Radiologic Technologist Certification
• Basic Life Support

Additional Requirements

• Complete a Customer Service Assessment.
• Must demonstrate ability to work well within a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) years of experience as a Radiologic Technologist.
• Customer service aptitude demonstrated through Customer Service Assessment.

Primary Location

Georgia,Tucker,Crescent Centre Medical Offices

Scheduled Weekly Hours

20

Shift

Day

Workdays

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri

Working Hours Start

08:00 PM

Working Hours End

12:00 PM

Job Schedule

Part-time

Job Type

Standard

Worker Location

Onsite

Employee Status

Regular

Employee Group/Union Affiliation

GTC|UFCW|Local 1996

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Department

Crescent Center Medical Ofcs - Radiology-General - 2808

Pay Range

$34.62 - $44.43 / hour

Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.

Travel

No

Work Setting

Onsite

Location Policy

Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.