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Bone Densitometry Technologist-Entry Level/Part-Time/Jackson
| Company | Henry Ford Health |
| Address | , Jackson, Mi |
| Employment type | PART_TIME |
| Salary | |
| Expires | 2023-10-02 |
| Posted at | 9 months ago |
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:
- Reviews clinical data on requisitions and performs appropriate examination.
- Enters required patient and exam data into appropriate systems to ensure order accuracy and timely billing.
- Sets up equipment and performs the ordered exam by properly positioning the patient. Manually controls the equipment to obtain the proper diagnostic information.
- Analyzes bone densitometry image data, according to protocol.
- Obtains additional information about the patients’ medical history.
- Retrieves related data as needed/requested by authorizing clinicians.
- 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.
- Utilizes patient immobilization as needed. Calibrates Dual-Energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) analyzer daily for accurate analysis using phantoms.
- 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.
- Prepares procedure room and regularly replenishes stock to ensure room readiness. Explains and prepares the patient for the examination.
- 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:
- Certification must be maintained by meeting continuing education requirements. Maintains appropriate ISCD membership and/or Maintenance of Certification (MOC)
- 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.
- High school graduate or equivalent
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:
- Certification must be maintained by meeting continuing education requirements
- 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
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS:
- May be exposed to potentially contagious patients
- Will be exposed to ionizing radiation
- Works in the hospital and/or medical center
- May be exposed to high voltage equipment
- Occasionally may lift and/or move equipment and/or patient weighing up to 50 lbs.
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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
Under the leadership of President and CEO Robert G. Riney, Henry Ford Health is a
$6 billion integrated health system comprised of six hospitals, a health plan, and 250+ sites
including medical centers, walk-in and urgent care clinics, pharmacy, eye care facilities and
other healthcare retail. Established in 1915 by auto industry pioneer Henry Ford, the health system
now has 32,000 employees and remains home to the 1,900-member Henry Ford Medical Group, one
of the nation’s oldest physician groups. An additional 2,200 physicians are also affiliated with the
health system through the Henry Ford Physician Network. Henry Ford is also one of the region’s
major academic medical centers, receiving between $90-$100 million in annual research funding and
remaining Michigan’s fourth largest NIH-funded institution. Also an active participant in medical
education and training, the health system has trained nearly 40% of physicians currently practicing
in the state and also provides education and training for other health professionals including nurses,
pharmacists, radiology and respiratory technicians. visit HenryFord.com.
Benefits
Whether it's offering a new medical option, helping you make healthier lifestyle choices or
making the employee enrollment selection experience easier, it's all about choice. Henry
Ford Health has a new approach for its employee benefits program - My Choice
Rewards. My Choice Rewards is a program as diverse as the people it serves. There are
dozens of options for all of our employees including compensation, benefits, work/life balance
and learning - options that enhance your career and add value to your personal life. As an
employee you are provided access to Retirement Programs, an Employee Assistance Program
(Henry Ford Enhanced), Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, Employee Health and Wellness, and a whole host of other benefits and services. Employee's classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.
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.
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