Diagnostic Radiology Technologist - Bone Density

Clinical Staff - Medical Ancillary Support

Coordinates and performs bone densitometry scans, analyzes data, and produces data reports consistent with the high quality standards expected by the organization and interpreting physicians. Performs bone densitometry scans in accordance with established ARRT, professional and departmental standards and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree - Graduate of an approved Radiology program
• Registered or eligible with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
• Licensed by the State of Arkansas in Radiology Technology
• Bone Densitometry Technologist Certification within one year of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced registry in Bone Densitometry
• Previous Bone Densitometry experience
• Two years' experience as a Radiologic Technologist

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for quality control testing and correspondence related to laboratory functions.
• Proficient at gathering all pertinent patient clinical history for interpreting physician.
• Accurately completes bone densitometry scans and analyzes each scan.
• Recognizes and marks all artifacts, surgical implants, foreign bodies, aortic calcifications etc.
• Recognize the limits of densitometry on obesity and other medical conditions.
• Understands why the physician may require reanalysis and can recognize and make the correct changes.
• Archives bone densitometry scans to the optical and CD.
• Recognize inaccurate exam data, software, and hardware failures.
• Manage DEXA patient schedule and accommodate emergent exams and add-ons.
• Ensure thoroughness and safety of study while setting the priority of clinical need.
• Uses physicians and other resources to determine how to tailor bone densitometry scanning to meet the clinical need.
• Review images for technical quality.
• Accurately prepares and types physician reports on the Bone densitometry template in EPIC.
• Complies with the written guidelines for completing Bone Densitometry reports.
• Attends required training and/or in-services.
• Attends staff meetings and participates in the orientation and/or training of new staff.
• Maintains required job skill competencies and completes skills assessment annually.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply: License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents: Proof of Veteran Status

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information: Please contact View email address on click.appcast.io for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Substance Abuse Testing

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Constant Physical Activity:

Feeling, Hearing, Standing, Talking, Walking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Grasping, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Reaching, Sitting, Standing

Occasional Physical Activity:

Crouching, Kneeling, Lifting, Stooping

Benefits Eligible:

No

University of Arkansas at Little Rock