Veterinary Radiology Technician

Company: North Carolina State University

Job Location: Raleigh, NC

Category: Health and Medical Services

Type: Full-Time

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Department: 192001 - CVM Teaching Hospital

Essential Job Duties: The Diagnostic Imaging Department provides imaging modality support to a variety of patients across our campus including small, large and exotic species, offering exposure to an array of cases and advanced medical procedures.

A person in this department must possess knowledge of veterinary medicine in a variety of species, have good time management skills, a strong desire to work in a fast-changing, teaching environment and an ability to collaborate with a varied demographic.

The position interacts with internal specialty services and their respective staff, clinicians and students to provide coordination and veterinary care for all patients requiring advanced diagnostic imaging.

Direct patient care duties include but are not limited to:

• Patient assessment through record review & service communication regarding presenting problems, diagnostics, treatment options and overall projected plan of care.
• Provide medical treatments including venipuncture, SQ, IM & IV injections, drug administration, patient restraint, patient positioning
• Operates specialized equipment including digital Xray, Fluoroscopy, pulse oximetry, indirect BP monitor, IV fluid pump, syringe pump
• Perform medium risk drug calculations and provide continuous monitoring for patients during diagnostic imaging procedures
• Management of antibiotic resistant and infectious disease patients through strict policy adherence
• Supports patients throughout many service areas, including but not limited to; Soft Tissue & Orthopedic Surgery, Cardiology, Neurology, Ophthalmology, Internal Medicine, Dermatology, Medical & Radiation Oncology, Dentistry, and Exotics

The position provides essential patient, departmental and hospital coordination of workflow, information and teaching with duties to include, but are not limited to:

• Provide daily coordination of imaging schedule to ensure prioritization of critical patients, proper timing of procedures, and flow of communication
• Records a variety of data relating to patient care and diagnostic procedures and treatments with use of hospital information systems.
• Requests, submits and reviews radiology specific systems for accurate and up to date patient medical information
• Provides billing support as related to diagnostic procedures
• Orientation, teaching, and coaching new staff, students, interns and residents in related policies, procedures, and patient care
• Maintaining a clean and working environment following hospital standards, infectious disease and hospital policies, along with OSHA, EHS and radiation safety policies and trainings
• Maintains supplies needed for departmental functions

Other Work/Responsibilities: Other duties as assigned

Minimum Experience/Education: High school diploma or equivalency and two years of experience in medical diagnostics; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Some positions may require additional training, certifications, or licenses.

Required Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a canine / feline veterinary setting.
• Ability to work with or around sick animals, potentially hazardous materials, cleaning chemicals, gas anesthetics, zoonotic diseases, and unpleasant odors.
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively at all times and maintain professionalism in emotionally charged / challenging situations.
• Ability to provide high quality customer service.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work beyond scheduled work hours when needed.
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team and be an active participant in problem solving and team advancement.
• Ability to work effectively with computers and electronics.
• Ability to work independently and practice good judgment to ensure high quality care for all patients and request assistance when needed.
• Desire to teach 4th year veterinary students

Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience as a veterinary technician in a clinical setting; preferably at a teaching hospital. Previous experience with digital radiographic equipment.

Required license or certification: Licensed/Registered/Certified by any state. Graduation from an AVMA fully accredited two- or four-year Veterinary Technician program

Position Number: 00109214