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SalaryThe College's vision is to be the destination for teaching, innovation, care, and service. Six goals, backed by specific strategies, guide our organization as we move forward. Read more at https ://cvm.msu.edu/about/strategic-planning-2021-26/goals to learn about the MSU College of Veterinary Medicines goals, strategies, and progress.
Sonographer Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Specializes in performing Ultrasound diagnostic studies on Veterinary patients. Responsible for performing all aspects of patient exam activities at a technical level that will produce high quality images consistent with established policies and procedures
- Under the direction of a Radiologist, performs sonographic procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision of technical detail; performs a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgment with ingenuity and initiative
- Assist in guidance of needle placement for fine needle aspirates by a licensed veterinary technician or veterinarian
- Recognizes, identifies and appropriately documents normal anatomy, abnormalities/pathology and pathophysiology for accurate diagnosis
- Operates assigned Ultrasound scanning equipment to ensure it works properly
- Positions patients, selects appropriate transducers and machine settings and conducts scanning procedures to correctly capture the images requested by a Veterinarian
- Maintains all required documentation, logs, charts, forms and records in paper and/or electronic formats
- May assist other areas of Radiology as assigned and performs other related duties as required and directed
Unit Specific Education/Experience/Skills
Knowledge normally acquired in the first two or three years in college, technical, vocational or business school in Radiologic Technology or Ultrasonography; up to six months of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in ultrasound examinations; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; certification by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers or must be obtained within first year of employment for continued employment. May require certification in a specialty area.
Desired Qualifications
- Graduation from an approved school of medical sonography.
- Registration as Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS).
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Application Materials
Cover Letter
Resume
Three letters of reference
Work Hours
STANDARD 8-5
Description of End Date
99991231
Website
HTTPS://CVM.MSU.EDU/
Summary of Physical Demands
Lifting and carrying up to 50lbs individually or up to 150lbs as a team.
