Bone Densitometry (DXA/DEXA) Technologist

Description: The Bone Densitometry (DXA/DEXA) Technologist performs outpatient bone mineral density examinations in accordance with provider orders, established protocols, applicable laws and regulations, and DRI policies.

The technologist prepares patients for examinations, verifies patient identity and exam orders, operates and performs routine quality control on DXA equipment, analyzes and submits images and related documentation, and supports a safe, efficient, patient-centered imaging experience.

The role requires professional, empathetic communication with patients, caregivers, referring providers, and coworkers.

Shift: Full-time Monday-Friday 8-hour shifts.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Provide a welcoming, respectful outpatient experience by greeting patients, explaining the examination and preparation requirements, answering questions within scope, and using DRI service standards, including AIDET principles where applicable.

Verify patient identity using approved identifiers; confirm the provider order, exam requested, relevant history, and other required screening information before beginning the examination.

Escalate discrepancies or incomplete orders according to DRI procedures.

Review relevant patient history and prior imaging when available and appropriate; retrieve previous studies and reports as needed to support accurate acquisition and comparison.

Perform DXA/DEXA examinations using established protocols, appropriate positioning, scan parameters, and equipment-specific procedures.

Obtain and document required patient information, including height, weight, relevant history, exam details, and any required measurements or observations.

Explain positioning and assist patients with safe transfers, positioning, and dressing or undressing as needed while maintaining privacy, dignity, and appropriate boundaries.

Apply applicable radiation safety and protection practices, even though DXA uses a low-dose X-ray technique; follow all facility protocols and applicable regulatory requirements.

Review images and scan data for completeness and technical quality; perform scan analysis and report generation within the technologist's scope and training.

Route results to the appropriate interpreting provider or workflow and do not independently diagnose or communicate interpretations outside authorized scope.

Ensure images, markers, patient demographics, histories, and related documentation are accurate and submitted promptly to the designated PACS, electronic health record (EHR), EPIC, or other approved systems.

Complete required daily equipment warm-up and quality-control scans and review results before patient scanning.

Document quality-control activities and promptly report out-of-range results, equipment concerns, or service needs; do not use equipment when required quality checks are not acceptable.

Perform routine equipment care and cleaning in accordance with manufacturer instructions and DRI infection-prevention procedures.

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