Bone Dexa Tech - Bone Densitometry

Bone Dexa Tech - Bone Densitometry
* Days - 40hrs/wk

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* Days - 40hrs/wk role at University of Michigan Health-West

Requisition #: req
11462

Shift: Days
FTE status: 1
On-call:
No
Weekends:
Yes

Under the direct supervision of the Radiology Manager of Operations a Bone Densitometry Technologist is to perform Bone Densitometry Scans. The responsibilities include various support and patient care activities. Must have excellent customer service skills and participate in quality improvement activities.

• Require completion of a formal radiographic technology program in an AMA-approved school and successful completion of board registry by ARRT or by the International Society for Clinical Densitometry (aka ISCD).
• Require previous knowledge in the use of information systems and computer literacy.
• Current BLS certification - Basic life support.

• Administer ionizing radiation in the production of radiographs.
• Will use the principle of As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) to minimize radiation dose.
• Demonstrate the appropriate knowledge of all protocols and procedures.
• Provides safe and effective patient care while performing duties of a Radiologic Technologist.
• Utilize and effectively use all Radiology equipment and software in the performance of daily responsibilities.
• Maintain certifications, registrations, and education requirements of the hospital and accrediting body.
• Display consistent proficiency in using AIDET when communicating with patients, visitors, physicians, peers, managers, volunteers, internal and external customers.
• Performs other duties as assigned. These may include but are not limited to:
  Maintaining a current knowledge base of department processes, protocols and procedures, pursuing self-directed learning and continuing education opportunities, and participating on committees, task forces, and work groups as determined by management.