Diagnostic Radiology Technologist – Bone Density

Role Overview

• Coordinate and perform bone densitometry scans
• Analyze data and produce data reports consistent with organization and interpreting physicians' standards
• Perform bone densitometry scans in accordance with established ARRT, professional, and departmental standards and procedures.
• 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.
• Understand 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.

Requirements

• 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
• Minimum of two years of experience as a Radiologic Technologist
• Prior experience performing Bone Densitometry
• Bone Densitometry Technologist Certification within one year of hire.

Benefits

• 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