Veterinary Radiology Technician
Job Description
Posting Number
PG194019SPInternal Recruitment
NoWorking Title
Veterinary Radiology TechnicianAnticipated Hiring Range
$46,000 - $48,000Work Schedule
Monday-Friday 10:00am-7:00pm, may include holidays and weekends.Job Location
Raleigh, NCDepartment
CVM Teaching HospitalAbout the Department
Essential Job Duties
- Patient assessment through record review & service communication regarding presenting problems, diagnostics, treatment options and overall projected plan of care.
- Provides medical treatments including venipuncture, SQ, IM & IV injections, drug administration, patient restraint, and patient positioning.
- Operates specialized equipment including digital Xray, Fluoroscopy, pulse oximetry, indirect BP monitor, IVU fluid pump, and syringe pump.
- Performs medium risk drug calculations and provide continuous monitoring for patients during diagnostic imaging procedures.
- Management of antibiotic resistant and infectious disease patients through strict policy adherence.
- Supports patients throughout many service areas, including but not limited to: Soft Tissue & Orthopedic Surgery, Cardiology, Neurology, Ophthalmology, Internal Medicine, Dermatology, Medical & Radiation Oncology, Dentistry, and Exotics.
- Provides daily coordination of imaging schedule to ensure prioritization of critical patients, proper timing of procedures, and flow of communication.
- Records a variety of data relating to patient care and diagnostic procedures and treatments with use of hospital information systems.
- Requests, submits and reviews radiology specific systems for accurate and up to date patient medical information.
- Provides billing support as related to diagnostic procedures.
- Orientation, teaching, and coaching new staff, students, interns and residents in related policies, procedures, and patient care.
- Maintains a clean working environment following hospital standards, infectious disease and hospital policies, along with OSHA, EHS and radiation safety policies and trainings.
- Maintains supplies needed for departmental functions.
Other Responsibilities
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Experience/Education
High school diploma or equivalency and two years of experience in medical diagnostics; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Some positions may require additional training, certifications, or licenses.
Other Required Qualifications
- Previous experience in a canine / feline veterinary setting.
- Ability to work with or around sick animals, potentially hazardous materials, cleaning chemicals, gas anesthetics, zoonotic diseases, and unpleasant odors.
- Ability to communicate professionally and effectively at all times and maintain professionalism in emotionally charged / challenging situations.
- Ability to provide high quality customer service.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodations.
- Ability to work beyond scheduled work hours when needed.
- Ability to work effectively as a member of a team and be an active participant in problem solving and team advancement.
- Ability to work effectively with computers and electronics.
- Ability to work independently and practice good judgment to ensure high quality care for all patients and request assistance when needed.
- Desire to teach 4th year veterinary students.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience as a veterinary technician in a clinical setting; preferably at a teaching hospital.
- Previous experience with digital radiographic equipment.
Required License or Certification
- Licensed/Registered/Certified by any state
- Graduation from an AVMA fully accredited two- or four-year Veterinary Technician program
Valid NC Driver's License required
NoCommercial Driver's License Required?
NoJob Open Date
05/21/2024Earliest Close Date---- (Positions will be posted until 5:00 PM ET on this date. Positions remaining posted after this date are still accepting applications but may close at any time.)
05/28/2024Notice to Applicants
Special Instructions
Position Number
00109214Position Type
SHRAPosition Classification Band Title
Medical Diagnostic TechnicianPosition Classification Band Level
ContributingPosition Classification Salary Range
$ 33,540 - $ 85,705Salary Grade Equivalency
GN07Alternate Option
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)
1.0Appointment
12 Month RecurringMandatory Designation - Adverse Weather
Mandatory - Adverse WeatherMandatory Designation - Emergency Events
Mandatory - Medical EmergenciesTime Limited Position
NoDepartment Id
192001 - CVM Teaching HospitalAA/EEO
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
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