"Imaging Veterinary Technician"

Imaging Veterinary Technician

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Posted Job Title
Imaging Veterinary Technician

Job Profile Title
Veterinary Technician, Imaging B

Job Description Summary
This position in radiology involves performing quality diagnostic radiographs and assisting the radiologists and residents. General radiography, ultrasound imaging and portable radiography are the main functions. As experience grows, advanced imaging modalities such as CT and special procedures will be included. Prior animal handling experience, veterinary technician certification and/or radiology technician certification is required.

Job Description
General radiography, ultrasound imaging and portable radiography are the main functions. As experience increases, duties will also include advanced imaging modalities such as CT and special procedures. Animal handling is required.

Responsibilities:

• General radiography/orthopedic/portable work
• Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS)/computer work
• Teaching students
• Animal handling and monitoring
• Ultrasound
• Special procedure studies/special species
• Teaches or assists in teaching veterinary and veterinary technician students.

This position is eligible for a sign-on incentive of $1,000.
Please contact Amy Muller, Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist at shieldsa@upenn.edu regarding this position and the sign-on incentive.

Hours:
Wednesday thru Saturday
8-6:30 Wednesday to Friday
8:30-5 on Saturday; a 10% shift differential will be included in Saturday shifts.

Qualifications:
Must be a CVT/LVT/RVT or eligible to sit for and pass the VTNE within the next three months.
Veterinary Technician, Imaging A- CVT or board eligible- 0-1 year of experience
Veterinary Technician, Imaging B- CVT 2-3 years of experience
Radiology Technician certification may be considered.

Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School
School of Veterinary Medicine

Pay Range
$19.47 - $24.00 Hourly Rate