Radiologic Technologist

Job Summary:
If you love helping animals, this is the right place for you! UW Veterinary Care (UWVC) is seeking a skilled radiologic technologist to assist in essential patient diagnostic imaging procedures. Operate general stationary and portable x-ray equipment. Assist with procedures including patient care, equipment settings, and equipment troubleshooting. Perform cross sectional imaging such as CT and/or MRI. Perform x-rays on large, small, and exotic patients
Responsibilities: Under general supervision, takes images of various portions of the body by operating stationary and portable x-ray equipment, MRI equipment, and other radiologic equipment according to established standards and regulations.

• 30% Performs radiologic procedures as assigned adhering to prescribed techniques
• 30% Follows prescribed techniques in administering general and specific x-rays, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), or other radiologic scanning procedures. Adjusts equipment, determines proper voltage, current and desired exposure time, arranges immobilization and support devices to obtain position of patient/participant, adjusts lead shields to protect unaffected parts of the patient's/participant's body, adjusts cone to direct concentration of rays on specific area, and selects proper film
• 5% Prepares, assesses, and observes patient/participant for procedures and possible reactions or outcomes
• 5% Transports patients/participants within department, to and from waiting area, as required
• 5% Processes images, film, and/or other scanning documentation in accordance to guidelines and photographic technique. Performs quality control activities to ensure optimal quality radiographs
• 5% Troubleshoots and reports equipment problems to supervisor
• 5% Cleans and disinfects patient/participant rooms and equipment to maintain highest quality safety and cleanliness standards
• 5% Performs cross sectional Studies and administration of tracers
• 5% Performs imaging studies on large and small animals
• 5% Perform fluoroscopy exams and mobile x-ray on patients as needed

Tasks:

• Assists in developing and revising technical operating procedures and protocols
• Assists in teaching technical aspects of radiography to fourth year students
• Assists with radiography training in regard to equipment usage and patient positioning for residents, technologists,radiologists, and other staff as needed
• Ensures charges are correctly entered into the computer system
• Ensures high standard of excellence in radiograph images in maintained by evaluating each image for technical quality and repeat images that do not meet that standard
• Ensures images and data in the PACS and RIS are correct and current
• Ensures imaging procedures are performed in a timely and efficient manner
• Maintains staff and clinician safety by adhering to and enforcing safety protocols pertaining, but not limited to MRI and CT imaging
• Participate in rotating on-call shifts for the teaching hospital as needed
• Participates in receiving schedules and monitoring workload to prevent delays in client appointments
• Provides advice and technical support to technical staff, as well as practitioners who phone with technical questions
• Provides student orientation on the first day of the rotation as needed
• Responsible for participating in other duties as needed or assigned
• Transfers, shares, and imports images as needed for use within UWVC and outside clinics

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Education:
Required
Associate's Degree (minimum requirement)
Qualifications:
Seeking an ARRT Radiologic Technologist with experience in digital radiography and fluoroscopy. Licensed in other cross-sectional modalities preferred but not required. Previous large and small animal handling desired.
License/Certification:
Required
AART - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
Certification in CT/MRI preferred
Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday from 10:00am - 6:30pm
Work Type:
Full Time: 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.
Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing/Renewable
Salary:
Minimum $25.00 HOURLY
Depending on Qualifications
Sign-on Bonus of 3-5% of base pay (based on FTE) to be paid over the first year of employment
Additional Information:
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

UW Veterinary Care offers competitive wages (including night and weekend differential, if applicable), outstanding employee benefits (https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/new-employee-benefits-enrollment/benefits-for-employees-covered-by-the-wrs/), ample paid time off (https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/leave/paid-leave/), and financial support for continuing education and pursuing specialty certification.

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How to Apply:
Begin the online application process by clicking the 'Apply Now' button. Applicants are asked to upload a current copy of their resume, outlining their experience as it applies to this position.
Contact:
Kimberly Legler
kimberly.legler@wisc.edu
608-263-1211
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
Official Title:
Radiology Technician(HS060)
Department(s):
A87-SCHOOL OF VET MEDICINE/RADIOLOGY/RADIOLOGY
Employment Class:
University Staff-Ongoing
Job Number:
305240-CP