PRN Bone Density Technologist

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Job Title PRN Bone Density Technologist Location Las Vegas Facility Cleveland Clinic Nevada Department CC Nevada Imaging-International and Emerging Markets Job Code D21034 Shift Days Schedule 8:00am-4:30am/8:30am-5:00pm Job Summary

Job Details

A PRN (as needed) caregiver in this position works days from 7:00 a.m. – 5 p.m. @ Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health Located: 888 W Bonneville Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89106

At Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, our caregivers are dedicated to helping patients cope with and manage the effects of memory loss. Come join us in our efforts to provide effective, evidence-based treatment with the latest technologies and approaches. Here, you will make a difference in the community, gain unmatched hands-on experience, enhance your skills and build a rewarding, life-long career at one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

The Bone Density Technician is responsible for performing high-quality Bone Density (DEXA) scans in accordance with established protocols and safety standards. You will ensure accurate imaging and proper documentation while maintaining a focus on patient comfort, care, and safety. This role collaborates with healthcare providers to support diagnostic and treatment planning by providing clear and precise imaging results.

This is a PRN role. A caregiver in this position will work as needed between 7:00am and 5:00pm.

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

Physical Requirements:

• 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.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• 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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