Diagnostic Imaging Technician I Specialist AS6394

OSU-Stillwater

Nancy Allen

Monday through Friday 8:00am-5:00pm with on-call duties

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

$21.25 - $36.75

Hourly

While applications will be accepted until a successful candidate has been hired interested parties are encouraged to submit their materials as soon as possible to ensure full consideration.

For full consideration please include a resume cover letter and contact information for three professional references.

Perform imaging on animals of all species with compassionate and appropriate patient care. Perform imaging studies which may include Radiographs CT NM MRI and/or Ultrasound exams on patients as requested by radiologists and/or other clinicians documenting the completed exams. Maintain records and perform routine quality control associated with each modality. Instruct and assist veterinary students in positioning of patients for routine special and/or emergency procedures. Model radiation safety and follow ALARA guidelines and university radiation safety standards and policies. Maintain stock and cleanliness of assigned room(s). Perform minor administrative duties. Complete other tasks that are assigned or become necessary. If on emergency duty must be available and on site within 30 minutes and must be willing to fill in in an emergency situation. Promotional opportunities may be available through established career development plan.

• Associates (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)

• DI Tech I: Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) with two years of diagnostic experience; or Radiological Technologist (ARRT) or Sonographer (ARDMS)

  DI Tech II: Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) with four years of diagnostic experience; or Radiological Technologist (ARRT) or Sonographer (ARDMS) with two years of diagnostic imaging experience.

  DI Tech III: Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) with six years of diagnostic experience; or Radiological Technologist (ARRT) or Sonographer (ARDMS) with four years of diagnostic imaging experience.

  DI Specialist: Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) with eight years of diagnostic experience; or Radiological Technologist (ARRT) or Sonographer (ARDMS) with six years of diagnostic imaging experience.

Skills Proficiencies and/or Knowledge:

Must be able to perform routine diagnostic imaging studies. Animal handling skills or ability/willingness to learn is required. Must be comfortable working with animals in general including large animals. Must be able to assist with lifting heavy dogs up to 100-120 pounds. Radiography CT MRI and/or Nuclear Medicine experience/training desired but not necessary. Will provide training for other modalities in the imaging service. Will need to be able to quickly maneuver around x-ray table to position animal patients and between table and adjacent anesthetic equipment. Must be comfortable with Windows-based computer applications.

• Associates Veterinary Technology and/or Radiology Technology

• Associate of Science degree in Veterinary Technology from an AVMA accredited veterinary technology program or technical degree from a certified radiology training program and more than 2 years of veterinary technician experience and/or radiological technologist experience. Prefer 2 years of experience solely utilizing and performing studies with two of three specialized modalities in CT MRI or Nuclear Medicine Imaging.

Certifications Registrations and/or Licenses:

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) or Radiological Technologist (RT)