"Radiologic Technologist"

Radiologic Technologist

Company: Auburn University

Job Location: Auburn University, 36849-5207

Category: Health and Medical Services

Type: Full-Time

Requisition Number: S4794P

Home Org Name: Clinical Sciences

Division Name: College of Veterinary Medicine

Job Class Code: IC05 (A-D)

Appointment Status: Full-time

Limited Term: No

Job Summary

Love radiology but prefer patients of the four-legged variety? We have the perfect job for you! Whether you're a new graduate seeking exciting opportunities or an experienced diagnostic imaging technologist looking for a change of pace, here at AUCVM you can utilize your education and experience to help provide medical care for animals in your community. Why VETMED? Because here you can enjoy the excitement of working in a hospital setting with the work-life balance benefit of no on-call! Come see what veterinary medicine has to offer & join our team at the College of Veterinary Medicine.

The College of Veterinary Medicine seeks a Radiologic Technologist to perform radiographic diagnostic imaging procedures on large and small animal patients from the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. This individual will use radiation safety measures and protection devices to comply with government regulations and to ensure safety of patients, staff, and students.

Other duties include but are not limited to: adhere to established policies and procedures and maintain open communication with departmental leadership and other staff regarding patient care delivery, technical operations, equipment utilization, regulatory compliance, and continuing education; keep radiographic exams rooms cleaned and well stocked; perform any other duties as assigned or directed to ensure the smooth operation of the department.

Learn more about VET MED and take a campus tour here: https://www.auburnvetmed.com/

AU Formal Title: Diagnostic Imaging Technologist

Essential Functions

• Prepares large and small animal patients from the Veterinary Teaching Hospital for radiological procedure by reducing anxieties; positioning patient; moving equipment into specified position; adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors.
• Protects patients and staff by employing beam restrictive devices, patient shielding, and knowledge of exposure factors, adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Instructs Veterinary students in the principles, performance and application of Veterinary Radiology and Radiation Safety Procedures.
• Works with technologists and support staff to coordinate patient flow by monitoring hospital information and scheduling systems.
• Keeps radiographic rooms cleaned, supplies ready by checking stock; anticipating needs; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt; stocking items.
• Performs routine back-up, transfer, archive, and retrieval of imaging studies and maintains all necessary records and reports in a correct, timely, and efficient manner as well as creates and evaluate soft copy and hard copy production as needed.
• Participates in research projects involving Radiology.
• Adheres to established policies and procedures and maintains open communication with departmental leadership and other staff regarding patient care delivery, technical operations, equipment utilization, regulatory compliance, and continuing education.
• May monitor and perform required quality control on all imaging instrumentation, survey meters, calibrators, and other devices to ensure appropriate functionality and coordination of required service.
• Performs other duties as assigned or directed to ensure the smooth operation of the department.

May be responsible for training, assisting or assigning tasks to others. May provide input to performance reviews of other employees.

Why Work at Auburn?

• Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
• Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
• We're Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
• Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
• A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!

Minimum Qualifications

Depending upon the combination of education and experience, the successful candidate will be hired as a Diagnostic Technologist and hired into Level I, II, III, or IV.

Level I: Graduate of an approved program in radiologic technology that is registry eligible or registered in good standing with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.

Level II: Graduate of an approved program in radiologic technology that is registry eligible or registered in good standing with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists plus 1 year of radiography experience of all species.

Level III: Graduate of an approved program in radiologic technology that is registry eligible or registered in good standing with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists plus 2 years of radiography experience.

Level IV: Graduate of an approved program in radiologic technology that is registry eligible or registered in good standing with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists plus 4 years of radiography experience.

Minimum Skills and Abilities

Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs

Minimum License and Certifications

• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) required or ability to obtain within 90 days.
• Registered Radiologic Technologist or Board Eligible required.

Salary Range: $42,160- $92,390

Job Category: Agricultural/Veterinary Medicine

City position is located in Auburn

State position is located AL

List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs