DEXA Clinical Coordinator

Company: Spartanburg Regional Medical Center
Location: Spartanburg
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

Position Summary The DEXA Clinical Coordinator, under the guidance of the BJCBH manager, will carry out responsibilities which ensure high quality, well-coordinated patient care at each BJCBH location performing DEXA procedures according to SRHS policies and mission.# Acts as a clinical and administrative resource for clinical personnel performing DEXA procedures.# The DEXA Clinical Coordinator has delegated authority to support, advise, and direct overall management of DEXA procedures.# Must be able to provide and understand the specific communication, developmental, and treatment needs of patients undergoing DEXA procedures.# Serves as a clinical resource, participates in patient and staff education, demonstrates leadership, and serves as a preceptor. The DEXA Clinical Coordinator will be responsible for performing DEXA procedures under the guidance of the radiologist.# The DEXA Clinical Coordinator will ensure that all DEXA locations are following all SC DHEC Title B Rules and Regulations for Radiation Control. Minimum Requirements Education########### Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology Experience######## 3 years healthcare experience 1 year in a leadership role # License/Registration/Certifications####### Registered by ARRT as an RT(R) Bone Densitometry certified or registry eligible SCRQSA license Current CPR certification Preferred Requirements Preferred Education###### Associates Degree in Radiologic Technology Preferred Experience### 3 years# experience performing DEXA#s # Preferred License/Registration/Certifications## Bone density certification Core Job Responsibilities Oversight of clinical staff, performing DEXA exams, including coaching, education, and quality. Maintains a high degree of accuracy in DEXA positioning and exposure technique. Responsible for ensuring proper maintenance of Dexa equipment.## Handles patient, employee, physician complaints/ grievances regarding DEXA exams Works with Radiologist in development and implementation of DEXA protocols. Reviews DEXA qa/qc regularly with the radiologist.# Provides DEXA orientation to new clinical staff. Identify learning needs of staff and coordinate in-service/ continuing education requirements.# Ensures all clinical staff licensures and certifications are up-to-date and reports this information to the Quality Specialist. Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Summary

The DEXA Clinical Coordinator, under the guidance of the BJCBH manager, will carry out responsibilities which ensure high quality, well-coordinated patient care at each BJCBH location performing DEXA procedures according to SRHS policies and mission. Acts as a clinical and administrative resource for clinical personnel performing DEXA procedures. The DEXA Clinical Coordinator has delegated authority to support, advise, and direct overall management of DEXA procedures. Must be able to provide and understand the specific communication, developmental, and treatment needs of patients undergoing DEXA procedures. Serves as a clinical resource, participates in patient and staff education, demonstrates leadership, and serves as a preceptor. The DEXA Clinical Coordinator will be responsible for performing DEXA procedures under the guidance of the radiologist. The DEXA Clinical Coordinator will ensure that all DEXA locations are following all SC DHEC Title B Rules and Regulations for Radiation Control.

Minimum Requirements

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology

Experience

3 years healthcare experience 1 year in a leadership role

License/Registration/Certifications

Registered by ARRT as an RT(R) Bone Densitometry certified or registry eligible SCRQSA license Current CPR certification

Preferred Requirements

Preferred Education

Associates Degree in Radiologic Technology

Preferred Experience

3 years' experience performing DEXA's

Preferred License/Registration/Certifications

Bone density certification

Core Job Responsibilities

Oversight of clinical staff, performing DEXA exams, including coaching, education, and quality.
Maintains a high degree of accuracy in DEXA positioning and exposure technique.
Responsible for ensuring proper maintenance of Dexa equipment.
Handles patient, employee, physician complaints/ grievances regarding DEXA exams Works with Radiologist in development and implementation of DEXA protocols.
Reviews DEXA qa/qc regularly with the radiologist.
Provides DEXA orientation to new clinical staff.
Identify learning needs of staff and coordinate in-service/ continuing education requirements.
Ensures all clinical staff licensures and certifications are up-to-date and reports this information to the Quality Specialist.
Perform other duties as assigned.

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