Bone Density Technician

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Job Title

Bone Density Technician

Location

Cleveland

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Department

Bone-Main Campus Hospital

Job Code

D21034

Shift

Days

Schedule

7:00am-3:30pm/7:30am-4:00pm

Job Summary

Join Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

Job Details

The Bone Density Technician is responsible for performing high-quality Bone Density (DEXA) scans in accordance with established protocols and safety standards. You will ensure accurate imaging and proper documentation while maintaining a focus on patient comfort, care, and safety. This role collaborates with healthcare providers to support diagnostic and treatment planning by providing clear and precise imaging results.

A caregiver in this position works days, 7:30am4:00pm. Weekend rotation once every 5 weeks. No holidays or call.

Responsibilities

• Produce images of optimal quality for interpretation with accuracy and without delay.
• Analyze scans and make preliminary interpretation of results.
• Maintain documentation/database requirements to ensure that all technical data is entered timely and accurately.
• Notify management and take proper action to address equipment malfunctions.
• Educate patients regarding procedures, equipment and exams to ensure understanding and cooperation.
• Ensure patient comfort during and after the exam.
• Report, immediately, any malfunctions to help desk and PACS Administrator.
• Provide instruction/mentoring to new hires and Radiology students.
• Strive to learn new technical information and skills through attendance of periodic in-service programs and participation in professional affiliation sessions.
• Participate in off-site community educational events.
• May be required to rotate through all imaging modalities, sites, and/or locations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology
• Must be a Registered Technologist credentialed by The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists R.T.(R) (ARRT), in good standing
• Certification in Bone Densitometry (BD) required within one year of hire: R.T. (R) (BD) (ARRT)
• Certification as a Bone Densitometry Technologist (CBDT) through the International Society of Clinical Densitometry required within one year of hire
• Current state licensure required prior to employment
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross

Preferred Qualifications

• One year experience as a general Radiologic Technologist with BMD training

Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities.

Physical Requirements:

• Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift or assist with lifting patients of varying weight and manipulate equipment daily.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.

Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities