Radiologic Technologist

Universities of Wisconsin•Madison, WI

13d•Onsite

About The Position

UW Veterinary Care (UWVC) is seeking a skilled radiologic technologist to assist in essential patient diagnostic imaging procedures. This full-time position involves operating general stationary and portable x-ray equipment, assisting with procedures including patient care, equipment settings, and troubleshooting. The role also includes performing cross-sectional imaging such as CT and/or MRI, and taking x-rays on large, small, and exotic patients. The schedule is primarily Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:30 pm, with two weekend days per month required. Weekday schedules will be adjusted accordingly for those weeks, and the schedule will be finalized at least two weeks in advance.

Requirements

Experience in digital radiography
Associate's Degree Required
Certified American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Required

Nice To Haves

Licensed in other cross-sectional modalities
Experience handling large and small animals
Experience in fluoroscopy
Certification in CT/MRI preferred

Responsibilities

Performs radiologic procedures as assigned adhering to prescribed techniques (5%)
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 (30%)
Cleans and disinfects patient/participant rooms and equipment to maintain highest quality safety and cleanliness standards (5%)
Performs imaging studies on large and small animals (10%)
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%)
Perform fluoroscopy exams and mobile x-ray on patients as needed (10%)
Performs cross-sectional studies and administration of tracers (20%)
Troubleshoots and reports equipment problems to supervisor (5%)