Bone Density Technologist - Haverhill, Newburyport and Lawrence
Bone Density Technologist - Haverhill, Newburyport and Lawrence
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Job Description
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals including doctors nurses business people tech experts researchers and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit we support patient care research teaching and community service striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
The Mass General Brigham Medical Group is a system-led operating entity formed by Mass General Brigham to deliver high quality low cost innovative community-based ambulatory care. This work stems from Mass General Brighams unified system strategy to bring health care closer to patients while lowering total health care costs. The Medical Group provides a wide range of offerings including primary care specialty care behavioral and mental health and urgent care both digitally as well as at physical locations in Massachusetts New Hampshire and Maine. The group also offers outpatient surgery and endoscopy imaging cardiac testing and infusion. We share the commitment to delivering a coordinated and comprehensive experience across all locations ensuring the appropriate level of care is available to every patient across our care delivery sites.
Job Summary
Responsible for using a special type of x-ray equipment to measure bone mineral density at a specific anatomical site (usually the wrist heel spine or hip) or to calculate total body bone mineral content.Essential Functions
-Prepares patients for procedures by explaining procedure processes answering patient questions and coordinating schedule issues.
-Performs scans reviews findings to determine appropriate tests and recommends alternative scan sites.
-Oversees lab operation and maintenance of densitometer computer equipment and patient records.
-Coordinates with pharmaceutical companies on the specifics of protocols and recordkeeping.
-Conducts scans using the knowledge and performance of systematic deviations from established clinical protocols.
-Ensures the proper maintenance and cleanliness of the laboratory; maintains stocks and supplies.
Qualifications
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required and Trade/Technical/Vocational Diploma Radiologic Technology required or Associates Degree Radiologic Technology preferred
Licenses and Credentials
Registered Technologist ARRT-R - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) preferred Bone Densitometry ARRT-BD - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) preferred
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Knowledgeable in radiologic technology other therapies and modalities as well as bone densitometrist.
- Ability to operate sophisticated computer equipment.
- Ability to follow detailed instructions.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to interact compassionately and effectively with patients and their families.
- Ability to perform well independently.
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EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham our competency framework defines what effective leadership looks like by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance make hiring decisions identify development needs mobilize employees across our system and establish a strong talent pipeline.
Employment Type
Part-Time
