PRN Bone Density Technologist

A PRN (as needed) caregiver in this position works

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• 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 for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• 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 for the ideal future caregiver include: 

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

• 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.

• 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 drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

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