Bone Densitometrist

Overview

Dignity Health Medical Foundation established in 1993 is a California nonprofit public benefit corporation with care centers throughout California. Dignity Health Medical Foundation is an affiliate of Dignity Health - one of the largest health systems in the nation - with hospitals and care centers in California Arizona and Nevada. Today Dignity Health Medical Foundation works hand-in-hand with physicians and providers throughout California to provide comprehensive health care services to the many communities we serve. As Dignity Health Medical Foundation continues to grow and establish new premier care centers we provide increasing support and investment in the latest technologies finest physicians and state-of-the-art medical facilities. We strive to create purposeful work settings where staff can provide great care while advancing in knowledge and experience through challenging work assignments and stimulating relationships. Our staff is well-trained and highly skilled qualities that are vital to maintaining excellence in care and service. Mercy Imaging Centers a service of Dignity Health Medical Foundation provides cutting-edge diagnostic imaging services at 16 locations in the greater Sacramento and Woodland areas. Our team of 160 staff members work with our specialty trained and board certified radiologists to provide high quality care to our patients. The locations perform more than 175000 exams annually with the goal of providing top quality imaging compassionate care and timely service with a smile.

Responsibilities

The Bone Densitometrist position is responsible for knowing his/her professional scope of practice as defined by the California Business and Professional Code and for satisfactorily completing the Dignity Health Medical Foundation orientation period that includes demonstrating skills and behaviors that meet a fully competent level of performance. The Bone Densitometrist maintains a clean organized and safe environment and performs patient care services that support the physician / providers practice under the clinical supervision of the Radiologist Technologist or other licensed staff. This includes assisting in prepping patients for examinations x-rays and procedures assisting with procedures relaying instructions from the physician to a patient or authorized person and collecting patient data. Documenting patient concerns patient messages and care provided to the patient in the patients medical record.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Satisfactory completion of a formal X-Ray Bone Densitometry or limited X-Ray technology program in an approved school or training facility
• CPR and CRT Limited Permit DEXA/Bone Densitometry or Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry
• Excellent interpersonal organizational and customer service skills are essential
• Demonstrated knowledge of anatomy and physiology for imaging proper operation of and care of Bone Density equipment and radiation safety

Preferred Qualifications:

• One (1) year experience in an outpatient settingpreferred
• Six (6) months experience in Bone Density environment preferred
• Familiarity with an electronic practice management system is preferred

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