Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging Assistants and Technicians - Shreiber School of Veterinary Medici

Overview

Work type: Full-Time

Location: Glassboro, New Jersey

Categories: School of Veterinary Medicine

Our top priorities are the development of an institution delivering excellent client and patient care in addition to training graduates who are competent, confident, and ready for practice from day one. Our goal is to do this through collaborative, education- and culture-focused practice creating continuity through the patient, client, student, faculty and employee journey. We anticipate our team, hospital and school will quickly grow, making this first year foundational in the structure of what the future school will look like.

The Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine of Rowan University (SSVM) is seeking skilled Diagnostic Imaging Veterinary Assistants and Technicians to join our new veterinary program and teaching hospital. The hospital is located 1.5 miles from our main Glassboro campus.

SSVM is a new and innovative veterinary teaching hospital for small animals, equipped with state-of-the-art equipment. The teaching hospital is designed to accommodate multiple specialty departments, including anesthesia, cardiology, dermatology, dentistry and oral surgery, diagnostic imaging, emergency/critical care, exotics, internal medicine, neurology, oncology, ophthalmology, primary care, and surgery.

• Perform digital radiographs and assist with running advanced imaging modalities such as Ultrasound, CT and MRI procedures under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian.
• Demonstrate the knowledge and proper use of radiographic equipment in regard to collimation, MA, Time and KVP.
• Demonstrate the basic knowledge of radiation physics with the ability to teach Veterinary Students the basic principles.
• Maintain a working knowledge of the Radiology Information System (RIS) for patient examination ordering, client charges, reporting, scheduling and patient flow through the Diagnostic Service.
• Maintain a working knowledge of the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) for storage of all Diagnostic Imaging Studies.
• Prepare and position small animals and exotic animals for imaging using safe restraint techniques.
• Administer sedation and monitor patients during procedures.
• Demonstrate the ability to produce quality imaging in an advanced imaging modality with a high level of understanding of the basic operations of that equipment.
• Operate and maintain imaging equipment; troubleshoot issues as needed.
• Assist with fluoroscopic procedures (e.g., dynamic trachea evaluations, barium studies, myelograms, cystograms, and urethrograms).
• Maintain accurate records.
• Enforce and demonstrate radiation safety protocols and proper shielding with lead attire and monitoring with film badges.
• Train and mentor staff under the guidance of the radiologist.
• Collaborate with veterinarians and technicians to ensure efficient workflow and patient care.

Our top priorities are the development of an institution delivering excellent client and patient care in addition to training graduates who are competent, confident, and ready for practice from day one. Our goal is to do this through collaborative, education- and culture-focused practice creating continuity through the patient, client, student, faculty and employee journey. Our team, hospital and school are quickly growing, making this first year foundational in the structure of what the future school will look like.

We want you, your ideas, skills and creative energy to be a part of that foundation, redefining what veterinary schools and the industry can look like for our patients, clients, and teams.

The Veterinary Assistants and Veterinary Technicians will report directly to the Veterinary Technician Manager.

The starting rate for each level is equivalent to the probationary rate listed below based on the collective bargaining unit guidelines. After completion of a six-month probationary period, the employee's pay can increase to the “Job Rate” for that position. Depending on experience, the candidate may be hired at the "Job Rate" to start.

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