The DEXA Technician is responsible for performing high quality bone density testing using techniques including dual energy X-ray absorptiometry, analyzing data, inputting results and reporting to the ordering provider. Experience working in a medical environment preferred.

Monday - Friday, no weekends or holidays!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform high quality bone density testing using techniques including dual energy X-ray absorptiometry.
• Properly position patient on DEXA table to ensure adequate results.
• Complete history documentation from patient prior to examination
• Review findings to determine appropriate tests and recommend alternative scan sites if needed.
• Inputting results into computer system for requesting provider to read.
• Effectively communicate to providers when issues such as patient inability to perform exam adequately due to limited range of motion or due to anatomical abnormality.
• Communicate scan preparation to patient upon scheduling exam.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Assist in scheduling other radiology examinations such as, CT, Ultrasounds, Mammograms, and X-Rays.
• Perform other clerical duties within department needs outside of DEXA role.
• Experience working in a medical environment preferred. Willing to provide training and certification. Qualified candidates will have excellent customer service, time management and communication skills.

Bone Density Certification NOT required. RCMC will provide the training and certification through The International Society for Clinical Densitometry.

Who We Are:
Rapid City Medical Center is a physician clinic providing excellence, choice, and patient-inspired care. We focus on building relationships with our patients, regularly connecting as partners on the journey of health. Our physicians use leading-edge technology to augment their medical skills. Ninety physicians and advanced practice providers work together with over 400 employees to make physician and test appointments efficient and effective and insurance interactions workable.

We thrive on working with smart, caring people. What we do is sometimes hard - but we do it because we serve our families, friends, and neighbors in something meaningful. Work-life balance and career satisfaction are important to us. We offer unmatched benefits, competitive wages, and the opportunity to feel great about your job. “Life Happens Here” and we hope you join our family.

We offer a great benefits package that includes health, dental, 401k, profit sharing, life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability, seven paid holidays and floating birthday, paid time off (PTO) accrual, as well as flexibility in the schedule to accommodate important personal and family milestones.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.