Large Animal Advanced Diagnostic Imaging Tech A (New Bolton Center)

University of Pennsylvania•Kennett Square, PA

5d•$16 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Large Animal Advanced Diagnostic Imaging Technician A provides essential hands-on support across all imaging modalities within a large animal hospital. This entry-level position assists with patient preparation, safe animal handling and restraint, equipment setup and cleanup, and basic imaging procedures under the supervision of senior imaging staff. The technician supports Radiography, Ultrasound, Cardiology, CT, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, and Fluoroscopy services as needed, helping ensure efficient workflow, patient and staff safety, and a positive clinical and teaching environment. This role is ideal for individuals with strong large-animal handling skills who are interested in developing technical imaging expertise through structured training and cross-modality exposure. This position is located in Kennett Square, PA, approximately 33 miles outside of Philadelphia. There is no public transportation to this location. You must have your own transportation. The technician works closely with board-certified radiologists, clinicians, residents, and students to support clinical diagnostics, teaching, and research while maintaining strict adherence to radiation safety regulations and institutional compliance requirements. This position will also assist in all areas of Imaging-CT, Radiology, Ultrasound, Cardiology, MRI, and Nuclear Medicine.

Requirements

High School Grad/GE Degree and 0 to 1 year of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Advanced horse handling skills required.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Handle, restrain, and position large animal patients for imaging studies- CT, Radiology, Ultrasound, Cardiology, Nuclear Medicine, and MRI.
Assist in operating imaging equipment and acquire high-quality images under supervision.
Process, analyze, and archive imaging data to PACS.
Maintain accurate records on multiple platforms.
Perform equipment calibration, quality assurance, and maintenance checks.
Follow and enforce radiation safety protocols.
Assist in teaching vet students, vet techs, residents, and interns
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Benefits

Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family—whatever your personal needs may be.
In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you’re newly hired, you won’t have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That’s why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.
Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.
As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University’s libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There’s always something going on at Penn, whether it’s a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you’re right in the middle of the excitement—and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.
From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.
Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.
Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.
Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.