The Radiology Department provides diagnostic imaging 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 a good base knowledge of veterinary medicine, have good time management skills, a strong desire to work in a fast-changing, teaching environment and an ability to collaborate with a diverse population of people.
The position interacts with internal specialty services requiring radiology support and their respective staff, clinicians, and students to provide coordination, departmental structure, and assist with veterinary care for all patients associated with the anesthesia service.
Direct duties include, but are not limited to:
- Assistance with patient assessment, setup, positioning and image capture
- Assists with transport of patients to diagnostic rooms, and recovery locations
- Ongoing supply restocking, including disposable supplies, point of care diagnostic test supplies, & monitoring equipment
- Maintains Xray and Ultrasound rooms through continuous cleaning and organization of stations, pre and post diagnostic testing
- Maintaining a clean and working environment following hospital standards, infectious disease and hospital policies, along with OSHA, EHS and radiation safety policies and trainings
- Equipment maintenance including cleaning, inspection, troubleshooting and documentation for radiology specific equipment such as direct and indirect blood pressure monitors and pulse oximeter
- Assists with operation of specialized equipment including digital Xray, Fluoroscopy, pulse oximetry, indirect BP monitor, IVU fluid pump, and syringe pump
- Perform low/medium risk drug calculations and provide support for continuous monitoring of 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
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Direct patient care duties include but are not limited to:
- Patient restraint, sample submission, medical treatments including TPR, bladder expression, venipuncture, drug administration, SQ, IMC & IV injections, and patient positioning
Assists technicians with monitoring and the use of direct and indirect blood pressure, pulse oximeter, temperature, and various diagnostic testing
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The position provides essential patient, departmental and hospital coordination of workflow, information and teaching with duties to include, but are not limited to:
- Supports daily coordination of imaging schedule
- 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
- Orientation, teaching, and coaching new staff, students, interns and residents in related policies, procedures, and patient care
- Monitors, informs and documents information related to antibiotic resistant, infectious, and ongoing nosocomial testing related to the anesthesia areas