- Upholds Kaiser Permanente's Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.
- Is responsive to the needs of others by maintaining a professional behavior toward members and coworkers and creating a positive image for the organization.
- Identifies the impact of cultural diversity and lifestyle choices on patient condition and makes accommodations for such differences.
- Utilizes proper body mechanics.
- Demonstrates an understanding of the cognitive, physical, emotional, and chronological maturation process in delivery of services to patients of the age group served.
- Documents clinical activities in a timely, comprehensive, and accurate manner.
- Observes all organizational, regional, medical service area and Diagnostic Imaging Department policies and procedures.
- Maintains standards of professional behavior established to enhance quality of service.
- Utilizes effective communication skills.
- Exhibits professional conduct in all interactions with patients and staff.
- Meets productivity norms established by the department.
- Maintains equipment, supplies and work area in accordance with department guidelines.
- Maintains patient information and test files/data bases
- Interviews patients to confirm/obtain history, assesses patient history versus ordered scan.
- Explains scan procedures to patient.
- Prepares bone densitometry equipment for tests including the archiving of pre and posttest data.
- Performs bone densitometry testing as per orders/requisition and standard protocols.
- Properly positions patient for scanning.
- Analyzes/reviews completed scans for requisite information and body areas as per protocol.
- Prints out data reports and provides bone densitometry scan/patient record to authorized recipients.
- Enters clinical data into computerized data base(s).
- May provide weekly, monthly regular reports/summaries of tests performed.
- Complies with all continuing education requirements.
- May perform other related duties as requested/required.
- Successful completion of an onthejob or formal education/training program in bone densitometry required as a prerequisite to the limited license exam in bone densitometry offered by the State of California, Radiologic Health Branch.
- Limited license as a Bone Densitometry Technician issued by the State of California, Radiologic Health Branch.
- Valid BLS card must be obtained by the end of the probationary period.
- May rotate to all current and future locations within the San Diego service area based on operational needs.
- Shifts and hours may vary based on operational needs.
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Bone Density Analysis Technician, On-Call, San Diego, CA - Kaiser Permanente
Description
Under indirect supervision, operates dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) and/or other densitometry equipment in order to perform scans of the lumbar spine, proximal femur, and/or forearm that measure the calcium content of bones and are utilized by physicians to screen for, diagnose, manage, and treat osteoporosis and other metabolic diseases.
Exercises technical judgment in order to obtain a computerized image of the tested area, bone density measurements, and a computer-generated comparison of the patient's measurements with normal age-specific measurements.
Essential Functions:
Basic Qualifications:
Notes:
COMPANY:
KAISER
TITLE:
Bone Density Analysis Technician, On-Call, San Diego,
CA
LOCATION:
San Diego, California
REQNUMBER:
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen.
Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.