DEXA Diagnostic Technologist

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LVHN has been ranked among the Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. Were a Magnet(tm) Hospital having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Centers prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an A grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020 the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHNs commitment to teamwork compassion and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

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• Produces radiographic and bone densitometry images of diagnostic quality processes and prepares images for interpretation by the radiologist.
• Accurately analyzes acquired bone densitometry data following established protocols.
• Provides radiation protection in accordance with prescribed safety standards. Uses appropriate exposure factors collimation and proper distance with documentation. Assumes responsibility and accountability for his/her own safety and the safety of others.
• Ensures appropriate exam is ordered for number of images provided and attached to the correct patient folder.
• Documents LMP fluoro time radiologist number of images appropriate history and all other required documentation.
• Ensures images have crossed into PACS before study is complete.
• Confirms levels of supplies and equipment to meet requirements for patient care and/or specific departments.
• Ensures coordination of daily work duties within the team and coordinates timing of exams.
• Confirms physician orders are complete and includes signature ordered study reason for test (diagnosis/CPT codes) and obtains missing information prior to treatment.
• Reports equipment malfunction and the need for adjustment and/or repairs.
• Assists in the education and training of new employees students and other ancillary personnel.
• Assumes responsibility for cleanliness and sanitation of the immediate work area and maintains orderliness.

• Technical School Diploma graduate of accredited Radiography program or equivalent.
• Less than 1 year obtains ARRT certification in Bone Densitometry.
• Ability to deal effectively and ethically with medical and confidential information relating to patients family and physicians.
• Ability to recognize analyze and solve a variety of problems.
• Understanding of how to effectively and safely use radiation producing equipment.
• Knowledge of medical technology and terminology.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania
• RT - Registered Technologist Radiology - State of Pennsylvania within 1 Year

• Associates Degree graduate of Health Science Program.

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