Radiology Veterinary Assistant

Summary:

 

The Radiology Technician at The Animal Medical Center is responsible for operating radiology equipment and ensuring the safety and comfort of all animal patients during their procedures. This role requires adherence to safety policies and effective communication with veterinarians, technicians, and other staff.

 

Responsibilities:

• Consistently abide by all radiation safety policies and procedures as determined by The Animal Medical Center and OSHA
• Operate Quantum X-ray machines and PAC’s system
• Appropriately restrain patients with concern for their safety and your own during radiographs and ultrasounds
• Ensure cleanliness and comfort of patients while in radiology
• Communicate changes in patient’s behavior and voids to doctors and technicians
• Greet clients, transport patients to and from radiology
• Maintain cleanliness of radiology department and 2nd floor corridor
• Perform accurate record keeping and data entry including client charges
• Assist in ICU/ES with patients, cleaning, restocking, etc.
• Assist with admits, transfers, and discharge of patients
• Maintain excellent working relationships between Radiology and other departments
• Maintain excellent communication with the veterinarians, technicians, and other staff members

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2 years work experience, preferably in a similar position
• Animal handling experience and ability to restrain all species
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to work successfully as part of a team
• Ability to remain composed in stressful and emergency situations
• Flexibility to work additional hours when necessary
• Excellent organizational, multi-tasking, and communication skills
• Ability to follow detailed protocols
• Ability to neatly and correctly fill out paperwork as necessary

Pay Range$17.30—$22.55 USD

Excellence in veterinary medicine since 1910. AMC Offers: 

A Commitment to Lifelong Learning: Founded in 1910, the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center is the world’s largest veterinary teaching hospital, offering compassionate, collaborative, and cutting-edge veterinary care. Our commitment to innovation has led to the creation of one of the most advanced veterinary facilities in the world.

State-of-the-Art Facilities: AMC just completed a major expansion and renovation. This project transformed the hospital’s entire 83,000-square-foot space into a state-of-the-art facility unlike any other. 

Highlights include: A brand-new full floor surgical center, 1.5 Tesla Philips MRI (the exclusive high field MRI for small animals in NYC), 64-slice spiral CT scanner, Electroencephalography (EEG), Elekta Versa HD Linear Accelerator, In-house Laboratory, Ultrasound, Echocardiogram, and Mobile Cone Beam CT

A multidisciplinary team of 140+ veterinarians across 20+ specialties: With over 20 specialties and services under one roof, our departments frequently work together to deliver the highest quality of patient care in the veterinary field. Our dynamic array of specialists means that we are the go-to place for complex cases.

A Hospital in the heart of NYC: AMC is located in Manhattan, surrounded by leading research and teaching institutions such as Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical School, and NYU. Collaborative research opportunities abound, and our strong focus on education ensures a rewarding career for those passionate about mentoring and advancing veterinary medicine.