Radiologic Technologist

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Job Category:

University Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Radiology Technician

Job Summary:

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.

This position is full-time, 100% FTE / 40 hours a week.

The anticipated schedule for this position is: Primarily Monday - Friday with hours between 9:00am -5:30pm, 30-minute unpaid lunch. Two (2) weekend days per month required (Sat or Sunday hours between 8:00am - 5:00pm). Weekday schedule will be adjusted accordingly for those weeks. Schedule will be finalized at least two-weeks ahead of time. 

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Transports patients/participants within department, to and from waiting area, as required (5%)

• Performs cross-sectional studies and administration of tracers (20%)

• Prepares, assesses, and observes patient/participant for procedures and possible reactions or outcomes (5%)

• Performs imaging studies on large and small animals (10%)

• Cleans and disinfects patient/participant rooms and equipment to maintain highest quality safety and cleanliness standards (5%)

• 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 (30%)

• Performs radiologic procedures as assigned adhering to prescribed techniques (5%)

• Troubleshoots and reports equipment problems to supervisor (5%)

• Perform fluoroscopy exams and mobile x-ray on patients as needed (10%)

• Processes images, film, and/or other scanning documentation in accordance to guidelines and photographic technique. Performs quality control activities to ensure optimal quality radiographs (5%)

Department:

School of Veterinary Medicine
UW Veterinary Care Hospital
Radiology Team
 

Compensation:

The starting hourly rate for the position is $27.00 (but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications).

Sign-on Bonus of 3% of base pay (based on FTE) to be paid over the first year of employment!

UW Veterinary Care offers competitive wages (including night and weekend differential, if applicable), outstanding employee benefits https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/new-employee-benefits-enrollment/benefits-for-employees-covered-by-the-wrs/ ample paid time off https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/leave/paid-leave/ , and financial support for continuing education and pursuing specialty certification.

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.

The deadline for assuring full consideration is August 4, 2026; however, the position will remain open and applications may be considered until the position is filled.  

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their 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 need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

Contact Information:

Hiring Manager: Kimberly Legler, Radiology Technologist Supervisor, [email protected] 
Human Resources Support: April Schulz, HR Manager, [email protected] 

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