Bone Densitometry Technician

Base Pay Range:

Job Description:

The Bone Densitometry Technician is a Part-Time, Regular position working 9 hours per week, 4.5 hr day shifts at Tri-Cities Imaging Center in Kennewick, WA.

Summary:  To obtain the safest and highest quality bone densitometry exams under the direct or indirect supervision of a radiologist per established Inland Imaging protocol.

Essential Duties / Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Performs Bone Densitometry exams and Total Body Composition exams
• Assists patients as needed to obtain quality exam          
• Prepares exam room
• Maintains clean and well stocked exam room    
• Performs QA procedures per equipment manufacturer’s specifications
• Performs database backup per manufacture’s specifications
• Resolves exam exceptions in PACS
• Assists scheduling with determining appropriate bone density studies and location for exams
• Dictates Bone Densitometry findings for review by Radiologist 
• Signs bone densitometry preliminary reports per the established procedure/protocol
• This position may be required to work in a hospital, urgent care or clinical setting.
• Performs other duties as assigned

General Duties/Responsibilities:

• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality within the Inland Imaging companies and Inland’s customers.
• Follows all Health and Safety policies and guidelines of Inland Imaging or its partners depending on work location.
• Follows all company policies including those regarding harassment, non-retaliation, discrimination, respectful workplace, and related policies.
• Follows all policies regarding HIPAA, non-disclosure of confidential information and company security.
• Honest, pleasant manner and good personal hygiene.
• Free of alcohol and drug abuse.
• Ability to access multiple worksites in a timely manner.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail oriented; ability to multi-task; organized and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrates self-directed learning and participation in continuing education through professional journals, approved seminars, etc.
• Ability to consider individual needs in communication with and assessment and treatment of patients of all ages.

• Adheres to departmental standards and personnel policies by demonstrating professional demeanor in conduct and appearance.
• Follows company departmental standards and personnel policies by using good teamwork and communication skills to help identify concerns and solutions, assisting where needed to ensure a smooth functioning department.
• Performs other duties as required by displaying team spirit and self-growth, accepting and performing other projects and responsibilities, and requesting other projects and responsibilities.
• Quarterly quality assurance meeting attendance is required for this position.
• Attendance is a requirement for this position.
• Rotates to other shifts and locations as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• There is no supervisory responsibility in this position

Advocacy:

Treats all patients with dignity and respect Provides excellent customer service Conforms to Joint Commission and HIPAA regulations Complies with PHI (Protected health Information) Demonstrates the Inland Imaging Core Values

• Show We Care, Do The Right Thing, Maximize Individual Potential, Challenge Convention

Qualifications:  

• Education: High School Diploma/GED required
• Experience: One year of experience in a medical office setting with medical terminology is required
• Licensure: Must maintain current Washington State X-Ray Technician Registration
• Certifications: ISCD certification
  • Current CPR/BLS required
• Continuing Education: Must acquire 35 continuing education credits every five years
• Computer Skills: Experience with the following computer applications is highly desired: Outlook; Microsoft Office Suite, Workday; PACS; Medicalis; Internet/Intranet, Webex
• Background Check:
  • Must be able to pass a background check required by RCW 43.43.830-840 to work with children under the age of 16, developmentally disabled persons or vulnerable adults
  • In order to comply with provisions set forth in Sections 1128 and 1156 of the Social Security Act, all new employees of Inland Imaging Clinical Associates, LLC will be checked against the LIST OF EXCLUDED INDIVIDUALS provided by the Department of Health & Human Services, Office of the Inspector General (OIG).  Employees must not be included on this list.  
• Drug Test: Eligible employees must be able to pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test.

Nuvodia/Inland is an EEO employer...