DEXA Technologist

Parkland Health and Hospital System
Dallas, TX
Job Description
Location: RJA Clinic: 2nd FLR BLK 700

Primary Purpose

Responsible for performing routine to complex quality images in at least two different modalities on a routinely scheduled basis.

Must be registered in DEXA either from ARRT or ISCD.

Shift is Monday through Friday, 7a-330p

Must have one (1) year of DEXA experience per the job description.

Minimum Specifications

Education

Must be a graduate of an accredited imaging program for their primary pathway.

Examples:
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Nuclear Medicine Technology
  • Radiography
  • Sonography
  • Vascular Sonography

Experience

Must have at least 1 year imaging experience for each certified modality.

Certification/Registration/Licensure

Must have a Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT) certification from Texas Department of Health or Texas Medical Board (not applicable to MR, S, or VS).

Must be credentialed through ARRT, RDMS and/or CNMT.

Must possess two or more imaging subspecialties:
  • Bone Densitometry (BD) or Certified Bone Densitometry Technologist (CBDT®) accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA)
  • Breast Sonography (BS)
  • Cardiovascular Interventional Radiography (CV)
  • Computed Tomography (CT)
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR)
  • Mammography (M)
  • Nuclear Medicine Technology (N)
  • Radiography (R)
  • Sonography (S)
  • Vascular Interventional Radiography (VI)
  • Vascular Sonography (VS)

Must have a current Healthcare Provider (BLS Level) CPR course completion card prior to hire and/or placement in job from one of the following:

American Heart Association
American Red Cross Rescuer
Military Training Network

Skills or Special Abilities
  • Must be able to demonstrate time management, organizational and interpersonal skills.
  • Must be able to demonstrate oral and written communication skills.
  • Must be able to demonstrate advanced computer skills.
  • Must be able to demonstrate routine to complex positioning ability to achieve images which meet quality criteria.
  • Must be able to communicate effectively with patients, visitors and hospital staff.
  • Must be able to demonstrate patient centered/patient valued behaviors.


Requisition ID: 986059