Research Radiology Technician

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Job Category:

University Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Radiology Technician

Job Summary:

The Swallowing and Salivary Bioscience Laboratory (SSBL) offers a unique opportunity for a credentialed Radiologic Technologist to support cutting-edge dysphagia and swallowing research in a collaborative academic environment. This position combines advanced fluoroscopic imaging responsibilities with clinical research activities and is ideal for candidates interested in imaging science, research, and evidence-based patient care.

The primary responsibility of this role (approximately 80%) is to operate a C-arm fluoroscopy system during human subjects research visits, ensuring high-quality videofluoroscopic swallowing studies (VFSS), participant safety, and compliance with radiation safety standards and research protocols. The remaining 20% of duties involve supporting clinical research operations, including participant recruitment and study visits, and videofluoroscopic image analysis. The successful candidate will work closely with investigators, speech-language pathologists, and research staff to advance innovative research aimed at improving the assessment and treatment of swallowing disorders.

• This position is full or part-time, 60%-100%
• This position requires work to be completed onsite, at a designated campus work location.
• Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
• This position has been identified as a position of trust. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and every four years.

Candidates who demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and abilities will be given first consideration:

• Strong organizational, analytical, and documentation skills
• Familiarity with clinical research regulations (e.g., IRB protocols, human subjects protections)

Key Job Responsibilities:

• 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

• Prepares, assesses, and observes patient/participant for procedures and possible reactions or outcomes

• 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

• Troubleshoots and reports equipment problems to supervisor

• Cleans and disinfects patient/participant rooms and equipment to maintain highest quality safety and cleanliness standards

• Recruit and enroll research participants by conducting outreach, screening for eligibility, obtaining informed consent, and coordinating participant scheduling in accordance with study protocols.

• Lead research study visits by guiding participants through study procedures, collecting and documenting study data, performing protocol-required assessments, and ensuring compliance with research protocols and regulatory requirements.

• Performs analysis of videofluoroscopic swallow study images to derive metrics as study outcomes

• Performs radiologic procedures as assigned adhering to prescribed techniques

Department:

School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Medicine, Division of Geriatrics and Gerontology, Swallowing & Salivary Bioscience Laboratory

Fueled by innovation yet grounded in kindness, the Department of Medicine empowers leaders to transform medicine and improve lives everywhere. We are committed to professional fulfillment and health equity. We strive to ensure that everyone in our department understands the importance of social impact and belonging—and is empowered to champion it in all they do. Join us and be a part of supporting our nationally recognized faculty, innovative medical education programs and exceptional clinical care as we work towards our vision of healthy people and healthy communities!

At the Division of Geriatrics and Gerontology, we help older adults live their healthiest lives. We lead comprehensive education, research and clinical programs—in partnership with our world-class university, remarkable health system and regional Veterans hospital. We are innovative, collaborative and compassionate. We strive for excellence and health equity. And we make an impact in Wisconsin and beyond.

Compensation:

The starting hourly wage for the position is $33.50 per hour; but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. For more information, refer to the campus benefits webpage and the SMPH University Staff Benefits Flyer 2026.

Required Qualifications:

• Credentialed Radiologic Technologist with fluoroscopy training (e.g., ARRT certification or equivalent)
• Eligible for or currently holding appropriate Wisconsin licensure to operate fluoroscopy equipment
• Demonstrated experience operating radiologic or fluoroscopic imaging equipment
• Experience working with human research participants or in a clinical/research setting

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with research, swallowing physiology, or videofluoroscopic swallowing studies
• Experience analyzing imaging data for research purposes
• Experience interacting with older adults and persons with cognitive impairment
• Experience with scheduling in a clinical or research setting
  

Education:

Associate’s Degree preferred; focus in communication sciences and disorders, health sciences, biology, radiologic sciences, or related discipline preferred

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• Cover letter preferred
• Resume required

Your cover letter should address how your training and experience aligns with the required and preferred qualifications listed above. Application reviewers will rely on these written materials to determine which applicants move forward in the process. References will be requested from final candidates. All applicants will be notified once the search concludes and a candidate is selected

University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship and TN visas. The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. This position is an ongoing position that will require continuous work eligibility. If you are selected for this position you must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work. 

Contact Information:

Laure Bihannic, [email protected]   

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