DEXA Radiology Technologist
Las Vegas, NV
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

DEXA Technologist

Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology Employment Type: Travel/Contract Contract Length: 13 weeks Shift: Day (5x8 hours), 8:00 to 16:30, 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week

Responsibilities

• Performs and analyzes DXA scans and makes preliminary interpretations of results
• Produces optimal-quality images for interpretation, without delay
• Acquires, archives, transmits, and prints images via PACS; handles after-hours image transmission when applicable
• Maintains timely and accurate documentation and database entries, and bills via RIS
• Reports equipment malfunctions to the help desk and PACS Administrator, and notifies management
• Educates patients on procedures, equipment, and exams, and ensures their comfort during and after the exam
• Provides training, supervision, mentoring, and evaluation for new hires, students, and other clinical learners
• May be required to rotate through all imaging modalities, sites, and/or locations
• Participates in periodic in-service programs, professional affiliation sessions, and off-site community educational events
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Valid Radiology Technologist license in Nevada
• Minimum one year of experience as a Radiology Technologist, with experience within the last year
• Registered Technologist credentialed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), R.T.(R)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross