Bone Densitometry Tech - 20 Hours

• Operates and records bone densitometry images of optimal diagnostic quality by set standards and procedures based upon individual patient needs.
• Maintains proper file room inventories.
• Perform other related duties as necessary.
• Assumes responsibility for the orderliness and cleanliness of the bone density suite and other imaging areas assigned. Cleans technical and auxiliary equipment to ensure quality and hygiene for infection control purposes.
• Assists radiologists and/or technologists during procedures. Maintains the highest standard of patient care as specified in regional and local policies and procedures.
• Assembles supplies needed for examinations and transports patients as needed.
• Must be able to train new B.D.T. employees and students, as needed.
• Performs procedures such as archiving, copying, and sending optical/floppy discs to other facilities as well as archiving database. Retrieves and delivers film jackets as needed. Uses computerized systems to maintain daily logs, patient schedules and performs any other related clerical duties as needed.
• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
• Understands the computer programs and required protocols for examinations.
• Completes scans re-analysis and distribution to referring physicians, outpatient records, and bone density files.
• Answers phones and explains department procedures when needed.

Grade: 445

• Two (2) years of experience.

• Per the National Agreement, current KP Coalition employees have this experience requirement waived.

• High School Diploma/GED.

• Must have completed a State of California approved course of training in Bone Densitometry.

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assisting Program or an in-house Kaiser Permanente Medical Assisting program, or have at least two (2) years of experience assisting patients and physicians in a high-volume department.

• Certified by the State of California (limited permit in Bone Densitometry - X-ray Bone Analysis).

• Current BLS required.

• Must be fully proficient in Bone Densitometry to the full satisfaction of the department manager and have knowledge of the required protocols in performing Bone Densitometry procedures.

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.

• Ability to write simple correspondence.

• Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment. Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.

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