Radiology Tech Osteoporosis - Part Time

The University of Vermont Health Network; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Vermont Health Network Osteoporosis Center is seeking a part-time Radiology Specialty Technologist with at least four years of experience in bone density imaging, including DXA and quantitative ultrasonography.

You will ensure strict radiation safety standards, assist in clinical instruction, and participate in research protocols in collaboration with the principal investigator and research coordinators.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years as Radiologic Technologist and DXA experience.
• ARRT certification and Vermont license eligibility are required.
• Experience with DXA and quantitative ultrasound is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of bone density procedures in the Osteoporosis Center.
• Assist in clinical instruction and participate in research protocols.

Skills

Bone density procedures

Radiologic safety

Clinical instruction

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Radiologic Technology

ARRT certified

Vermont license eligible / ISCD certification

Tools

DXA scanner

Quantitative Ultrasonography

Job description

PLEASE NOTE: This is a part time job, 10 hours per week. Workdays for this positionare flexible.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Radiology Specialty Technologist has a minimum of 4 years as a Diagnostic Technologist, has committed hours to FAHC, and functions at an advanced level within the Osteoporosis Center performing a wide variety of bone density procedures. He/She demonstrates progressive knowledge and sense of responsibility in the daily operations of the Osteoporosis Center. A high level of commitment, advanced skills, and acceptance of responsibility has been developed in performance of dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) and quantitative ultrasonography. A thorough knowledge of radiation procedures and safety is required. He/She assists in the clinical instruction of personnel as needed and participates in research protocols in collaboration with the principal investigator of the Osteoporosis Center and research coordinators.

EDUCATION:

Graduate of an accredited School of Radiologic Technology approved by CAHEA/JRCERT. ARRT certified and is licensed with the State of Vermont and eligible to become certified and maintain certification by the ISCD

EXPERIENCE:

4 years experience as a Radiology Technologist is preferred. Successfully complete all Radiology competencies using physics of radiation as a background.