Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging Technician - Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging Specialist

Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging Technician I - Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging Specialist

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Campus: OSU-Stillwater

Contact: Nancy Allen, nancy.allen

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm with occasional evenings.

Appointment Length: Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Salary: $21.25 – $36.75

Priority Application Date: Applications accepted until a successful candidate is hired; submit materials promptly for full consideration.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Please include a resume and contact information for three professional references.

The Imaging Sonographer will perform diagnostic imaging on animals of all species with a focus on compassionate, safe, and effective patient care. The primary responsibility will be performing abdominal and cardiac ultrasound studies on animals. Responsibilities include documenting completed studies, maintaining accurate records, and performing routine quality control for imaging modalities. The sonographer will teach veterinary students proper image acquisition and patient positioning for routine, special, and emergency procedures, while modeling best practices in accordance with ALARA and university policies.

Perform ultrasound‑guided fine needle aspirate (FNA) procedures on patients as ordered by a veterinarian, including assisting with patient positioning, ensuring image optimization, and preparing samples for diagnostic evaluation. Additional duties include maintaining stock and cleanliness of assigned rooms, performing minor administrative tasks. Call is not currently required for the ultrasound service, but there is potential for call as the service expands.

Emergency duty requires being available on‑site within 1 hour 30 minutes when on call. Promotional opportunities may be available through the established career development plan.

• Perform abdominal and cardiac ultrasound studies on animals of all species.
• Document completed studies and maintain accurate records.
• Perform routine quality control for imaging modalities.
• Teach veterinary students proper image acquisition and patient positioning.
• Assist with ultrasound‑guided fine needle aspirate procedures as ordered.
• Maintain stock and cleanliness of assigned rooms.
• Perform minor administrative tasks.
• Be available for potential call and emergency duty as service expands.

• Associate's DI Tech I – Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) with two years of diagnostic imaging experience; or radiological Technologist (ARRT) or Sonographer (ARDMS).
• DI Tech II – Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) with four years of diagnostic imaging experience; or radiological Technologist (ARRT) or Sonographer (ARDMS) with two years of diagnostic imaging experience.
• DI Tech III – Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) with six years of diagnostic imaging experience; or radiological Technologist (ARRT) or Sonographer (ARDMS) with four years of diagnostic imaging experience.
• DI Specialist – Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) with eight years of diagnostic imaging experience; or radiological Technologist (ARRT) or Sonographer (ARDMS) with six years of diagnostic imaging experience.
• Must be able to perform routine diagnostic imaging studies focused in Ultrasound.
• Animal handling skills or willingness to learn; comfortable working with animals.
• Ability to assist with lifting heavy animals, up to 100–120 pounds.
• Radiography, CT, MRI, and/or Nuclear Medicine experience/training desired but not required.
• Comfort with Windows‑based computer applications.

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
• 2–10 years of experience as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer.
• Strong abdominal and cardiac ultrasound experience.
• Proficiency in diagnostic abdominal and cardiac ultrasound examinations.
• Proficiency in teaching abdominal and cardiac ultrasound.
• Experience with ultrasound‑guided FNA procedures.
• Willingness to learn safe and effective animal handling.
• Ability to assist with X‑Ray, CT, MRI; training will be provided as needed.
• Competence with Windows‑based computer applications.

• ARDMS (American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography) – required/preferred.
• ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists).