Part-Time DXA & X-Ray Tech - DEXA Scanning

Job Description

Job Description

Part Time Position Available. Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Main job duty will be DXA Scan. Must be Willing to learn and be trained to do "Dual Energy X-ray absorptiometry" (aka DEXA) scanning while on the job. DXA experience highly preferred, we're willing to train the right person.
• Provides quality radiographs utilizing the selection of appropriate technical factors. Consistently maintains a reject analysis rate below or equal to the national average.
• Uses radiographic equipment as instructed during orientation. Reports any equipment issues to office manager as they arise.
• Patient communication and preparation including removal of garments or jewelry that may interfere with procedure and explaining how the process works.
• Positioning patients properly to obtain x-rays and/or DXA Scan
• Setting the equipment to obtain the best density, detail, and contrast of the area being imaged.
• Taking preventative steps to avoid unnecessary exposure to radiation.
• Applying your knowledge of anatomy and physiology to the process in order to help the physician diagnose problems.
• Must be able to closely follow physician instructions, prepare radiography equipment, position patients, and obtain optimal images for diagnosis.
• Must be able to communicate calmly, compassionately, and professionally with all different types of patients including the elderly, ailing, and handicapped.
• Assures a clean, stocked work area by maintaining examination rooms, workstations and break areas.
• Make all effort to keep physician on schedule with patients.
• Verifies studies into PACs system.

Job Type: Part-time

Utah Orthopaedics is located by Ogden Regional Medical Center. We provide musculoskeletal examinations, sports medicine evaluations, in house physical and occupational therapy. Doctors and Therapists collaborate with each other in person. We have an ambulatory surgery center in the same building offering C-ARM in surgical suite and anesthesia on site. Our imaging services on site include, X-rays and DXA Scans (Bone Density).

Utah Orthopaedics is located by Ogden Regional Medical Center. We provide musculoskeletal examinations, sports medicine evaluations, in house physical and occupational therapy. Doctors and Therapists collaborate with each other in person. We have an ambulatory surgery center in the same building offering C-ARM in surgical suite and anesthesia on site. Our imaging services on site include, X-rays and DXA Scans (Bone Density).