Location

SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

Provides leadership, direction and support. Oversees the day-to-day operational activities in the clinical and research settings as it relates to Bone Densitometry.

Job Description

• Performs bone mineral density examinations per scanning protocols, correlating patient history with examination and presents study to physician for examination while adhering to patient schedules.
• Ensures that established goals and operating procedures are communicated to staff.
• Communicates all changes or updates to the current policy to staff.
• Manages and coordinates coverage for Bone Density procedures at all sites.
• Monitors quality control of procedures performed.
• Ensures accuracy of reports and paperwork per currently established guidelines.
• Provides opportunities for training and development.
• Oversees daily quality assurance scans of phantoms in order to maintain system and data integrity.
• Monitors machine performance and maintenance activity.
• Ensures that staff maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Facilitates training when necessary.
• Coordination of all Clinical Research Unit (CRU) research activity, including performing study related procedures, data entry and submission and regulatory reporting.
• Performs any other tasks deemed necessary by the department.

Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal clinical environment with exposure to ionizing radiation, bodily fluids, and electrical hazards, may lift, position, push and/or transfer patients at times and have some pressure caused by adherence to patient examination schedules.

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at a desk or table

Equipment

• Office equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

A.A.S. - Associate Of Applied Science

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

The list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses and issuers. More than one credential, certification or professional license may be required depending on the role.

Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross, Certified Bone Densitometry Technician (CBDT) - International Society for Clinical Densitometry (ISCD), Radiography (R) Certification and Registration - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Work Experience:

Supervisory (5 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited radiography program.

• Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).

• Certified Bone Densitometry Technician (CBDT) - International Society for Clinical Densitometry (ISCD) (include for the DOM)

• Radiography (R) Certification and Registration - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

• Certain/additional certifications may be necessary based on area of specialty.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Associate degree - Radiologic Technology

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills:

Communication, Competency Assessment, Leadership, Medical Staff Training, Performance Management (PM), Problem Solving, Quality Control (QC), Radiology Equipment, Time Management, Work Processes

Grade

C13

Salary Range

$70,600.00 - $109,500.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

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Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.

• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.

• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.