Campus

OSU-Stillwater

Contact Name & Email

Nancy Allen, nancy.allen@okstate.edu

Work Schedule

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

Appointment Length

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range

$21.25 - $36.75

Priority Application Date

While applications will be accepted until a successful candidate has been hired, interested parties are encouraged to submit their materials as soon as possible to ensure full consideration.

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, please include a resume and contact information for three professional references.

About this Position

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. 

Required Qualifications

• Associate's

  DI Tech I - Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) with two years of diagnostic imaging experience; or radiological Technologist (ARRT) or Sonographer (ARD MS)

  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.

  (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
  
  
• Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

  Must be able to perform routine diagnostic imaging studies focused in Ultrasound. Animal handling skills or ability/willingness to learn. Must be comfortable working with animals in general. Highly desirable to feel comfortable around animals. Assist with lifting heavy animals, up to 100-120 pounds. Radiography, CT, MRI, and/or Nuclear Medicine experience/training desired but not necessary. Will provide training for other modalities in the imaging service. Will need to be able to quickly maneuver around imaging tables to position animal patients and between table and adjacent anesthetic equipment. Must be comfortable with Windows-based computer applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's

  Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography

   

• 2–10 years of experience as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

  Strong abdominal ultrasound experience with cardiac ultrasound experience

  • Proficiency in diagnostic abdominal and cardiac ultrasound examinations
  • Proficiency in teaching abdominal and cardiac ultrasound
  • 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. Training will be provided.
  • Willingness and ability to learn safe and effective animal handling
  • Ability to assist with lifting animals up to 100–120 pounds
  • Comfort working with animals in a clinical setting
  • Willingness to assist with X-Ray, CT, MRI; training will be provided as needed
  • Ability to maneuver efficiently around imaging and anesthetic equipment to position patients safely
  • Competence with Windows-based computer applications
• Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:
  • ARDMS (American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography) required/preferred (depending on role emphasis)
  • ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists)