DXA Technologist - part time, days

Description Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines. Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

LOCATION

Suburban Outpatient Pavilion in Lancaster, PA

SCHEDULE

Part time (12 hours per week), day shift, Monday-Friday, hours are primarily between 7:30am-4pm, no weekends, no holidays, and no on-call.

POSITION SUMMARY

To perform DXA Scans and report to physician on patient results.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Performs dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) studies according to established International Society for Clinical Densitometry (ISCD) procedures. Accurately document patient information. Complete related forms required for the study. Distribute scans for physician to review. Order DXA supplies as needed. Computer skills-utilization of

EPIC, DXA

specific software, and required network software. Compliance with OSHA and other mandated safety procedures or regulations. Maintain equipment as necessary, including proficiency and quality control test. Performs Quality Assurance (QA) as required. Train other employees to perform DXA and Sahara studies.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

HS Diploma or GED A valid ISCD or ARRT certification in Bone Densitometry is required within​ 12 months if AART registry eligible upon hire/placement 18 months if not AART registry eligible upon hire/placement. CPR certification.

PREFERRED QAULIFICATIONS

Degree in an Allied Health field (such as Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Registered Nurse (RN), Nuclear Medical Technologist (NMT). One (1) year patient care experience or one (1) year DXA experience Documented minimum of twelve (12) hours of continuing medical education (CME) Category I or Category A continuing education (CE) credits in bone densitometry, osteoporosis or metabolic bone disease We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives. Live Your Life's Work We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.