"Radiologic Technologist"

Job Details

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Job Category: University Staff

Employment Type: Regular

Job Profile: Radiology Technician

Job Duties: 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.

The anticipated schedule for this position is Monday-Friday from 9:00am - 5:30pm with a 30-minute unpaid lunch.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Performs cross-sectional studies and administration of tracers
• Prepares, assesses, and observes patient/participant for procedures and possible reactions or outcomes
• Perform fluoroscopy exams and mobile x-ray on patients as needed
• Cleans and disinfects patient/participant rooms and equipment to maintain highest quality safety and cleanliness standards
• 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
• Troubleshoots and reports equipment problems to supervisor
• Performs radiologic procedures as assigned adhering to prescribed techniques
• Transports patients/participants within department, to and from waiting area, as required
• Processes images, film, and/or other scanning documentation in accordance to guidelines and photographic technique. Performs quality control activities to ensure optimal quality radiographs
• Performs imaging studies on large and small animals

Department: School of Veterinary Medicine, UW Veterinary Care Hospital, Radiology Team

Compensation: The starting hourly rate for the position is $26.00 (but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications). UW Veterinary Care offers competitive wages (including night and weekend differential, if applicable), outstanding employee benefits, ample paid time off, financial support for continuing education and pursuing specialty certification, referral bonuses, an annual shoe allowance, and a yearly provision of hospital-branded clothing.

Required Qualifications: Experience in digital radiography

Preferred Qualifications: Licensed in other cross-sectional modalities, Experience handling large and small animals, Experience in fluoroscopy

Education: Associate's Degree Required, Certified American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Required, Certification in CT/MRI preferred

How to Apply: Begin the online application process by clicking the 'Apply' button. Applicants are asked to upload a current copy of their resume, outlining their experience as it applies to this position. Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States on or before the effective date of appointment. The deadline for assuring full consideration is October 1, 2025; however, the position will remain open and applications may be considered until the position is filled.

Contact Information: Hiring Manager: Kimberly Legler, Diagnostic Imaging Supervisor, kimberly.legler@wisc.edu; Human Resources Support: April Schulz, HR Manager, ajschulz2@wisc.edu

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