• DXA Technologist - part time, days

    Penn Medicine (Lancaster, PA)


    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:** Various outpatient centers within Penn Medicine Lancaster Health

    **Schedule:** Part time (20 hours per week), Monday through Friday from 7:30am-4:00pm with flexible shifts and hours, limited weekends, no holidays, no on-call. Initial 3-month training with the option to work up to 40 hours per week at the Suburban Outpatient Pavilion.

    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.

    Required Qualifications:

    + High School Diploma or GED

    + Valid ISCD or ARRT Bone Densitometry certification required within 12 months if ARRT-eligible at hire, or within 18 months if not ARRT-eligible at hire.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    + Other Degree in an Allied Health field (such as Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Registered Nurse (RN), Nuclear Medical Technologist (NMT).

    + One year of patient care experience or DXA experience

    + Documented minimum of 12 hours of continuing medical education (CME) Category I or Category A continuing education (CE) credits in bone densitometry, osteoporosis or metabolic bone disease

    + CPR certification.

     

    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.

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