DEXA Technician

As a DEXA Technician at Eternal, you will oversee DXA scans, ensuring that all assessments are properly set up, executed, and compliant with California state regulations. You'll collect precise data on body composition and bone mineral density, helping our members understand their health better. Your role is vital in integrating this data into our internal systems, providing an exceptional experience for both elite athletes and fitness enthusiasts.

To qualify for the DEXA Technician role at Eternal, you must have completed an accredited California Bone Densitometry course or be a Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) with the appropriate licensure to conduct DXA scans in California. Previous experience running DXA body composition and bone density scans in either a clinical or performance setting is highly beneficial for this position.

Working as a DEXA Technician at Eternal means being part of a vibrant and dynamic environment, where you engage directly with both elite athletes and fitness enthusiasts. Our San Francisco facility is designed to foster collaboration and innovation, encouraging team members to bring enthusiasm and knowledge to every interaction. The flexibility of the PRN role allows you to work as needed, enhancing your work-life balance.

A successful DEXA Technician at Eternal needs strong interpersonal and communication skills. You should be comfortable explaining the DXA process in an engaging and informative way while maintaining professionalism and compliance with state regulations. A passion for health, performance, and longevity, along with the ability to connect with various individuals, is essential in making a positive impact on our members.

Choosing to work as a DEXA Technician at Eternal means joining a mission-driven team that is dedicated to revolutionizing health and performance. You'll have the opportunity to work at the forefront of sports science while helping athletes optimize their long-term performance and well-being. We offer competitive wages, a flexible schedule, and the chance to work in an inspiring and fun environment with passionate co-workers.

An effective answer should display your passion for health, performance, and technology. Share personal experiences that drew you to this career path, emphasizing your commitment to helping individuals achieve their health goals through precise diagnostics.

Your response should outline the setup, execution, and post-scan data collection of DXA assessments, emphasizing best practices to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulations. Highlight your attention to detail and member interaction during the process.

Discuss the measures you take to maintain data hygiene, like double-checking equipment setups, ensuring calibration, and carefully managing data entry into internal systems. Mention the importance of precision in making health recommendations.

Share your hands-on experience with Hologic machines, detailing the types of scans you’ve performed and how comfortable you are with operating this equipment. Highlight any specific procedures you have followed to maintain or troubleshoot the machines as needed.

Outline a specific instance where you encountered a challenge, perhaps with a piece of equipment or a client interaction. Focus on your problem-solving approach, emphasizing your ability to stay calm under pressure and how you prioritized member experience.

Explain your approach to taking complex medical data and making it understandable for athletes of all levels. Emphasize the importance of education in helping clients take actionable steps based on their results.

Share your thoughts on qualities like empathy, attention to detail, and strong communication skills. Emphasize how these attributes contribute to building trust with clients and ensuring accurate data handling.

Explain how you proactively engage with industry literature, attend professional development courses, or participate in relevant forums. This response shows your dedication to lifelong learning and staying updated in your field.

Discuss the significant impact that understanding results can have on athletes' health decisions. Emphasize your role in not only performing scans but also in empowering clients to interpret their data for better health outcomes.

Highlight experiences where you’ve interacted with athletes, particularly in a clinical or performance setting. Mention any insights you’ve gained into their unique needs and how you adapt your approach to support their goals.