Vailclinicincdbavailhealthhospital
DEXA Tech - Full Time
Avon, Colorado, United States. Posted 5 months ago
The role
The DEXA Technician performs bone density scans to assess bone health and support diagnosis. This role involves operating imaging equipment, positioning patients, and maintaining accurate records.
What you will do
- Perform dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA/DXA) scans in accordance with physician orders and established protocols
- Accurately position patients and operate imaging equipment to obtain high-quality, diagnostic images
- Prepare patients for procedures by explaining the exam, answering questions, and ensuring comfort and safety
- Review and verify patient information, physician orders, and exam requirements prior to imaging
- Analyze scan results for quality and completeness
- Maintain accurate records in the electronic health record (EHR) and imaging systems
- Adhere to radiation safety standards and infection control protocols
- Perform routine quality control checks and equipment calibration
- Collaborate with providers and clinical staff to ensure timely and efficient patient care
- Provide education to patients on bone health, as appropriate within scope
Required qualifications
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
- Registered as a Bone Densitometry Equipment Operator (BDEO) in the state of Colorado
- International Society for Clinical Densitometry (ISCD) – Certified Bone Densitometry Technologist (CBDT®)
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) - certified radiology, nuclear medicine, or radiation therapists
- Must be HIPAA compliant
Nice to have
- 1 year experience preforming DEXA scans preferred
Benefits
- Competitive wages
- Parental leave (4 weeks paid)
- Housing programs
- Childcare reimbursement
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Tuition Assistance
- Existing Student Loan Repayment
- Specialty Certification Reimbursement
- Annual Supplemental Educational Funds
- Up to five weeks of Paid Time Off in the first year
About the company
Vail Health consists of an updated 520,000-square-foot, 56-bed hospital. This state-of-the-art facility provides care in Vail.