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DEXA / Bone Density Technician, Float

Sutter Health

Sacramento, CAPer Diem$33.55–46.97/hrSeen 3w agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$33.55–46.97/hr
Location
Sacramento, CA
Schedule
Per Diem
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

BLS Basic Life Support Healthcare ProviderRhb Radiology Bone Densitometry Limited PermitCa Crt Certified Radiologic Technologist

Job overview

The DEXA/Bone Density Technician follows defined radiographic procedures to obtain high‑quality bone density images for diagnosis and monitoring. The role integrates technical competence, patient interaction, and education to perform safe, precise examinations, communicate results, and ensure compliance with regulations, privacy standards, and departmental policies while delivering optimal patient care.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Diagnostic Bone Density PrinciplesRadiology Equipment OperationHuman Anatomy KnowledgePhysiology KnowledgePathology KnowledgeMedical TerminologyCommunicationTime ManagementMicrosoft Office SuiteRadiology RISLaboratory LISElectronic Health RecordsEpicPACS

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDGraduation From California State Accredited Educational Program in Limited Permit Bone DensitometryBls Basic Life Support Healthcare ProviderRhb Radiology Bone Densitometry Limited PermitCa Crt Certified Radiologic TechnologistOne Year Recent Relevant Experience

Full job description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization:

SMF-Sutter Med Foundation- Central

Position Overview:

Follows clearly defined bone density radiographic procedures to deliver high quality images to physicians and other health care providers for the diagnosis, treatment, monitoring and prevention of injury or disease. Integrates education, technical competence and patient interaction skills to execute safe and precise procedures to deliver accurate results in a timely manner. Gains confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers through competent patient assessment, attentive monitoring, and effective communication. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care.

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EDUCATION:

  • HS Diploma or GED

  • Graduation from a California State accredited educational program in Limited Permit Bone Densitometry

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

  • BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

  • RHB-Radiology Bone Densitometry Limited Permit

  • OR CA CRT-Certified Radiologic Technologist

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

  • 1 year recent relevant experience.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

  • General knowledge of diagnostic bone density radio-graphic principles, procedures, and views as well as the operation and maintenance of radiology equipment.

  • Capable of performing routine bone density radio-graphic examinations as well as a basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.

  • Possess solid written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.

  • Good time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadline.

  • Basic knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook) and related information systems (Radiology (RIS), laboratory (LIS), electronic health records (EHR), EPIC, and picture archive and communication system (PACS).

  • Work under close supervision or within clearly defined procedures to complete assignments within established time-frames.

  • Use existing procedures to identify and solve routine or standard problems.

  • Ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI).

  • Build collaborate relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.

Job Shift:

Day/Evening

Schedule:

Per Diem/Casual

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

As Needed

Benefits:

No

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

0

Employee Status:

Per Diem/Casual

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $33.55 to $46.97 / hour

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.

How this job compares

Set against the 7,262 open Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$33.55–46.97/hr
  • California median$27–39/hr345 hourly ranges
  • US median$23–33/hr3,417 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $40.26/hr, is 21% above the California median midpoint ($33/hr) — in the middle half of Technician hourly ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 553 open Technician jobs in California and 7,262 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience; Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years at the median (3,404 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 4,076 of the 7,262 open Technician jobs (56%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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