DXA Anthropometry Technician

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Job Posting Title:

DXA Anthropometry Technician

   

Position Type:

Professional / Unclassified

   

Department:

LSUAM Athletics - Ops - HW - Sports Performance Nutrition Football (Matthew Richard Frakes (00073696))

   

Work Location:

0101 Football Operations Building

   

Pay Grade:

Professional

   

Job Description:

As an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, LSU Athletics acknowledges the impacts of implicit bias and structural inequity that can impede the creation of a vibrant and representative workforce. We recognize the benefits of diverse perspectives in leadership and of equity in the distribution of organizational resources and opportunities. Therefore, we are committed to eliminating barriers to create a better future for our employees, partners and community. To the fair consideration, employment, retention and advancement of qualified applicants, we welcome the unique contributions that individuals bring in terms of their education, race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, spirituality, socio-economic status, ability, family status, veteran’s status, experiences, opinions, and ideas. Forever LSU.

This position will play a vital role in supporting the diagnostics and research needs of the Sports Medicine, Performance Nutrition, and Strength & Conditioning Departments within LSU Athletics. The position will provide technological and scientific support for the development and maintenance of standard operating procedures as well as the planning, scheduling, and execution of specialized research protocols as described in grants, proposals, and other projects in coordination with LSU Athletics.

The position is expected to effectively and efficiently assess body composition in LSU Athletes using dual energy x-ray absorptiometry, and coordinate and communicate scheduling availability to appropriate team members to ensure project and programmatic goals are achieved in a timely manner.  In some cases, other methods of body composition may also be used including body circumferences, BodPod, Bioimpedance Analysis (BIA), etc.

Other research duties as assigned as a study team member for the preparation, execution, and analysis required for successful completion of study objectives as determine by Registered Dietitians and Principal Investigator(s).

Specifically, the position will be required to utilize specialized training and certification that will allow them to perform the duties of a certified bone density technologist (CBDT) which include:

70% Performing human bone densitometry scans to the exact specifications outlined in standard operating procedures manuals; Ensuring student-athlete/patient and environmental safety by delivering patient education, following all instructions and warnings pertaining to body positioning and minimizing radiology exposure; Completing calibrations and ensuring quality assurance and control are met in accordance of academic and industry standards; Interpreting data and producing reports in collaboration with consented Registered Dietitians, Team Physicians, and Research Associates; Maintain radiographic equipment, and report any equipment failures.

25% Work collaboratively with Performance Dietitians (RDs) with scheduling; Managing confidential Protected Health Information (PHI) according to HIPAA & FERPA standards; Performing a variety of scientific and administrative tasks and be responsible for creating, reviewing, and editing documentation required for research activities, to include all materials and record-keeping required for regulatory and safety compliance.

5% Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Allied Health or equivalent. Individuals who do not possess a four year degree or a degree in the specific/related discipline, but who otherwise possess extraordinary credentials or experience in radiology technology or related field may also be considered.
• Experience in laboratory procedures, testing, and research activities.
• Proficiency in body composition assessment including DXA.
• Must successfully complete the LSU Radiation Safety Exam within 30 days of start date.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe, desktop publishing, and other Industry standard software for professional, technical, and scientific documentation, marketing, publication, publishing, and presentation of scientif