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Diagnostic Radiology Technologist - Bone Density

Imaging TechFull-Time

Compensation

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · on-site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
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Job Description

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Closing Date

10/22/2026

Type of Position

Clinical Staff - Medical Ancillary Support

Job Type

Regular

Work Shift

Shift Vary (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available

No

Institution Name

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

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

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Department

ICE | IMSL MS Bone Density

Department's Website

Summary of Job Duties

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.

Qualifications

  • 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

Additional Information

  • Reponsibilities:
  • 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 askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.

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

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

Key Responsibilities

The technologist coordinates and performs bone densitometry scans while ensuring high-quality data analysis and reporting. They are responsible for managing patient schedules, maintaining quality control, and ensuring safety protocols are followed in accordance with departmental standards.

Qualifications

Education
Associate degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Radiologic technologyPatient history gatheringDEXA scanningRadiology safetyClinical documentationMedical imaging

Radiologic Technology Career Context

Of the 50 active Radiologic Technology listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 38% have no call, 52% require no weekends.

Radiologic Technology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Arkansas is 86.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.1% of Arkansas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score
  • On-site

Living in Little Rock

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$217k
Typical market rent
$1,212/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
89.4
State income tax
Up to 4.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About University of Arkansas System

Higher Education
Little Rock, Arkansas
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health, Dental and Vision plans
Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
Education discount for staff and dependents
Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution
Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
Career Training and Educational Opportunities
Merchant Discounts
Concierge prescription delivery