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GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under direction of a Radiologist, performs bone densitometry procedures as ordered by a licensed provider. Utilizes independent judgment in determining appropriate techniques, positioning, and safety practices.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares procedure room and regularly replenishes stock to ensure room readiness. Explains and prepares the patient for the examination.

• Reviews clinical data on requisitions and performs appropriate examination.

• Obtains additional information about the patients’ medical history.

• Sets up equipment and performs the ordered exam by properly positioning the patient. Manually controls the equipment to obtain the proper diagnostic information.

• Utilizes patient immobilization as needed. Calibrates Dual-Energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) analyzer daily for accurate analysis using phantoms.

• Analyzes bone densitometry image data, according to protocol.

• Prepares and distributes reports to Radiologists and Clinicians as requested.

• Acquires data for both research and clinical patients, according to specific protocols Maintains files and electronic archival of patient data.

• Retrieves related data as needed/requested by authorizing clinicians.

• Enters required patient and exam data into appropriate systems to ensure order accuracy and timely billing.

• Reports machine malfunctions to assigned physicist and clinical engineering. Answers phone and makes appointments as necessary.

• Follows department standards for performing patient care functions as required for optimal patient safety, privacy, confidentiality, comfort, and legal/ethical rights.

• Performs all other duties that may be assigned.

  This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and duties. It should be understood, therefore, that employees may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• High school graduate or equivalent

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) is preferred

• Some knowledge of anatomy and computer use required

• Six months on the job training with an experienced Bone Densitometry Technologist Certification as a Certified Bone Densitometry Technologist (CBDT) from the International Society for Clinical Densitometry (ISCD) required within 12 months of date of hire. Failure to obtain certification within the designated time-frame will result in termination of the Bone Densitometry Technologist position.

• Certification must be maintained by meeting continuing education requirements. Maintains appropriate ISCD membership and/or Maintenance of Certification (MOC)

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

• Certification as a Certified Bone Densitometry Technologist (CBDT) from the International Society for Clinical Densitometry (ISCD) required within 12 months of date of hire. Failure to obtain certification within the designated time-frame will result in termination of the Bone Densitometry Technologist position

• Certification must be maintained by meeting continuing education requirements

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Works in the hospital and/or medical center

• Will be exposed to ionizing radiation

• May be exposed to high voltage equipment

• May be exposed to potentially contagious patients

• Occasionally may lift and/or move equipment and/or patient weighing up to 50 lbs.

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Jackson Hospital

• Department: Mobile Diagnostics

• Shift: Variable

• Union Code: Not Applicable

  Additional Details

  This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

Overview

Partnering with nearly 2 million people on their health journey, Henry Ford Health provides a full continuum of services at 250 care locations throughout southeast and south central Michigan. With 33,000 valued team members, Henry Ford is also among Michigan’s largest and most diverse employers. Our superior care and discoveries are powered by nearly 6,000 physicians, researchers and advanced practice providers. Learn more athenryford.com.

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Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.