BONE DENSITOMETRY TECHNOLOGIST

Job Description

Job Description

Description : Job Title

Bone Densitometry Technologist

Department

X-Ray

Reports to

X-Ray Modality Manager

Status

Full Time / Non-Exempt

Bone Densitometry Technologist Position Summary

The Bone Densitometry Technologist is responsible for performing high-quality DEXA (Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry) scans to assess bone density and support diagnostic evaluations. This role involves preparing and positioning patients, operating imaging equipment according to radiologist protocols, and ensuring accurate image processing and quality control. The technologist practices radiation safety, maintains equipment, and provides exceptional patient care while adhering to organizational standards of excellence.

This position requires strong technical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced healthcare environment. The technologist must be flexible to work across multiple locations and varied shifts, demonstrating dependability and a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Bone Densitometry Technologist Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares and positions patient for Dexa procedures.
• Explains procedures to patient to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation.
• Moves imaging equipment into specific positions following the radiologist protocols and adjust equipment controls to produce images of proper detail, density and accuracy.
• Practices radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation to patient and staff.
• Process images and reviews for proper identification and quality control.
• Demonstrates a commitment to “World Class Customer Service”.
• Prepares images for Dexa Quality Control, radiologist and requesting physicians.
• Performs routine maintenance, diagnoses malfunctions, and arranges for repairs as needed.
• Complete forms and maintains records, logs and reports of work performed.
• Restore prior images and preform rate of change as needed per SMIL radiologist protocol.
• Must be flexible to work at multiple locations. Must be flexible to work varied shifts.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Bone Densitometry Technologist Specific Job Knowledge, Skill, and Ability

Among the many benefits of a career with Southwest Medical Imaging, are the following :

Requirements :

Education and / or Experience

Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two year college or technical school

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, use hands, fingers and arms to handle, feel and reach, standing, walking, bending, and sitting. The employee must frequently lift or move up to 25 pounds and on occasion lift or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.