Bone Densitometry Technician - 40 hours

Kaiser Permanente

$86K — $90K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2 years of experience in a relevant field.
  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • Completed a California-approved training course in Bone Densitometry.
  • Graduate of an accredited Medical Assisting program or equivalent experience assisting in a high-volume department.
  • Bone Densitometry Technologist Permit (California) is required.
  • Basic Life Support certification required.
  • Knowledge of protocols for Bone Densitometry procedures.

Responsibilities

  • Assist radiologists and technologists during procedures while maintaining patient care standards.
  • Assemble necessary supplies for examinations and transport patients as needed.
  • Operate bone densitometry equipment to produce diagnostic quality images.
  • Complete scans and distribute results to physicians and maintain records.
  • Perform clerical duties such as maintaining schedules and logs using computerized systems.
  • Maintain cleanliness and organization of the bone density suite and imaging areas.
  • Train new employees and students in bone densitometry procedures.

Benefits

  • Benefits package may include healthcare coverage, paid time off, and retirement plans.
  • Opportunities for professional development and certification support.
  • Work in a collaborative Labor Management Partnership environment.
  • Access to resources and support from a large healthcare organization.
Full Job Description
Job Summary:
Under direct supervision of the Imaging Services Director and Chief of Diagnostic Imaging, operates bone densitometry equipment to produce quality images. Perform related technical functions to ensure optimal diagnostic quality of patient care utilizing efficient and safe processes.

Essential Responsibilities:
  • Assists radiologists and/or technologists during procedures. Maintains the highest standard of patient care as specified in regional and local policies and procedures.
  • Assembles supplies needed for examinations and transports patients as needed.
  • Operates and records bone densitometry images of optimal diagnostic quality by set standards and procedures based upon individual patient needs.
  • Completes scans re-analysis and distribution to referring physicians, outpatient records, and bone density files.
  • Performs procedures such as archiving, copying, and sending optical/floppy discs to other facilities as well as archiving database. Retrieves and delivers film jackets as needed. Uses computerized systems to maintain daily logs, patient schedules and performs any other related clerical duties as needed.
  • Understands the computer programs and required protocols for examinations.
  • Maintains proper file room inventories.
  • Assumes responsibility for the orderliness and cleanliness of the bone density suite and other imaging areas assigned. Cleans technical and auxiliary equipment to ensure quality and hygiene for infection control purposes.
  • Answers phones and explains department procedures when needed.
  • Must be able to train new B.D.T. employees and students, as needed.
  • Perform other related duties as necessary.
  • This job has no supervisory responsibilities.


Grade 445
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
  • Two (2) years experience.
  • Per the National Agreement, current KP Coalition employees have this experience requirement waived.
Education
  • High School Diploma/GED.
  • Must have completed a State of California approved course of training in Bone Densitometry.
  • Graduate of an accredited Medical Assisting Program or an in-house Kaiser Permanente Medical Assisting program, or have at least two (2) years of experience assisting patients and physicians in a high-volume department.
License, Certification, Registration
  • Bone Densitometry Technologist Permit (California)
  • Basic Life Support
Additional Requirements:
  • Must be fully proficient in Bone Densitometry to the full satisfaction of the department manager and have knowledge of the required protocols in performing Bone Densitometry procedures.
  • Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
  • Ability to write simple correspondence.
  • Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment. Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • N/A


Primary Location: California,San Francisco,San Francisco 2238 Geary Medical Offices
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Shift: Day
Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Working Hours Start: 07:30 AM
Working Hours End: 04:00 PM
Job Schedule: Full-time
Job Type: Standard
Worker Location: Onsite
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: A01|SEIU|United Healthcare Workers West
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Department: San Francisco Hospital - Radiology-Administration - 0206
Pay Range: $41.43 - $43.59 / hour Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.
Travel: Yes, 15 % of the Time
On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital). Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.

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