Technologist, Radiologic Bone Densitometry

Kaiser Permanente; Tucker, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to perform bone densitometry scans for a defined population, delivering high-quality care in line with clinical guidelines. You will collaborate with the clinical supervisor to identify learning needs and help improve systems and processes, while ensuring safety and efficiency.

The role requires accurate examinations for physician interpretation, patient history collection, and maintaining equipment quality control.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of Radiologic Technologist experience.
• Graduated from an accredited radiologic technology program.
• Radiologic Technologist Certification.
• Basic Life Support certification.
• Complete a Customer Service Assessment.
• Ability to work well within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Performs bone densitometry scans according to established procedures.
• Obtains patient clinical history prior to performing the procedure.
• Maintains quality control on procedures and equipment; keeps required reports.
• Communicates with Rheumatologists and transcription services as needed.
• Ensures patient safety and correct identification before exams.
• Positions patient accurately for the exam and archives exams daily.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

Accredited radiologic technologist 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.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• 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.