DEXA Technologist
Portland, OR
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: DEXA Technologist

Location: Portland, Oregon
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Bone Density Technologist (DEXA Technologist) with current and proficient bone density exam experience. This is a specialized role focused on performing bone density exams; candidates will not be required to perform X-rays.

Key Details

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology (Bone Density Technology)
• Floating: No floating between units
• On-call: Not required
• Weekends: Not required
• Block schedules: Not required
• Patient Ratio: 1:1

Required Qualifications

• Current and proficient experience performing bone density exams (hard stop requirement)
• Active ARRT certification, RT(R) license through Oregon Board of Medical Imaging (OBMI)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• No separate DEXA license required
• Must hold a valid Oregon state license for Radiologic Technologist (RT) in the specialty

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience in the specialty (Bone Density Technology)
• 1st time travelers are eligible (no prior travel experience required)

Certifications (as applicable)

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
• ACLS, PALS, NRP, and other certifications may be required depending on clinical track (verify as applicable)
• State professional license (Oregon RT license)
• Other certifications as required by clinical specialty and facility policies

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Immunizations and health screenings including:

  • TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • TDAP vaccine within 10 years or declination
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination (required during flu season)
  • COVID vaccine or declination
• Respiratory safety clearance for respirator use (annual)
• Background checks covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years, including state-specific searches as applicable
• Employment application covering last 5 years (7 years for advanced practice nurses)
• Minimum of 2 professional references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting

Additional Notes

• No on-call or weekend requirements make this a predictable schedule role
• No floating between units
• Epic charting system used (training may be required)
• Facility is a short-term acute care hospital with 418 staffed beds
• Parking is free
• Scrub color is flexible (any color allowed)

This position is ideal for Radiologic Technologists specializing in bone density exams who are looking for a travel contract opportunity in Oregon with a stable schedule and no floating or on-call duties.