Diagnostic Radiology Technologist - Bone Density

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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu.

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Minimum Qualifications:

• Associates - Graduate of an approved Radiology program,

• Registered or eligible by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists

• Licensed by the State of Arkansas in Radiology Technology

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of two years of experience as a Radiologic Technologist.

• Prior experience performing Bone Densitometry

• Bone Densitometry Technologist Certification within one year of hire.

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for quality control testing and correspondence related to laboratory functions.

• Proficient at gathering all pertinent patient clinical history for the 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 scans to meet clinical needs.

• 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:

Required Documents to Apply:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edufor any recruiting relatedquestions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

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.