DEXA Technician
Battle Creek, MI
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Job Opportunity: DEXA Technician

Location: Battle Creek, Michigan
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work in an outpatient setting
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
• Guaranteed 40 hours per week
• No call, weekend, or float requirements
• Primary responsibility: Bone Density Testing (DEXA)
• Additional duties during downtime may include mammography screenings and potentially 3D scans
• Open and close the unit daily, prepare paperwork related to exams, and perform other related duties as assigned

Required Experience

• Minimum 1 year of experience in Radiology/Cardiology specialty
• Accepts first-time travelers (no prior travel experience required)
• Experience with Hologic Horizon W system preferred
• Documentation system experience: EPIC and McKesson

Required Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA certified
• ARRT Mammography certification
• Bone Density Testing (DEXA) certification required

Required Qualifications

• Mammography Technologist with at least 1 year of experience, including experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• ARRT Mammography certification
• Experience with Epic documentation system

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Criminal background check within 45 days of start, including lifetime search back to age 18
• Education verification (copy of highest degree or diploma)
• Michigan Central Registry Clearance required for certain specialties (not applicable here)
• MI LARA fingerprinting may be required depending on assignment location and role
• Completion of required facility-specific documents such as Code of Conduct and Appearance Standards Policy

Competencies & Additional Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam passed within 1 year prior to assignment start
• Competency exam in specialty passed within 1 year prior to assignment start
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement required

References & Documentation

• One professional reference from a supervisor or manager required
• Complete employment application/resume with full 7 years work history, no gaps

Work Environment & Other Notes

• No weekend or call requirements
• No floating to other units required
• Fit testing may be required depending on specific assignment location and role

This position is ideal for Radiology professionals with DEXA certification looking for a travel contract opportunity in an outpatient setting with a stable weekday schedule and no call or weekend duties.