Advanced Imaging Technologist

Iowa State University - College of Design; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center at Iowa State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine seeks an Advanced Imaging Technologist to join our Radiology team. The role focuses on radiography, CT, MRI, fluoroscopy, and nuclear medicine across diverse species in a busy veterinary teaching hospital.

You will work with radiologists, clinicians, technicians, and students to produce high-quality diagnostic studies, adapt imaging protocols, and mentor colleagues and students while supporting patient

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent certification in a Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) accredited program and one year of related experience.
• Certified in general radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology, Radiography (ARRT) (R).
• Possession of current Iowa Permit to Practice.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain advanced imaging equipment.
• Evaluate image quality and adjust techniques for optimal diagnostic studies.
• Maintain quality-control standards per hospital and radiation-safety requirements.
• Assist with equipment troubleshooting and preventive maintenance.
• Communicate with clinicians to coordinate imaging needs and priorities.
• Train and guide new employees and veterinary students rotating through Radiology.

Skills

Animal handling experience

Imaging proficiency

Teaching/mentoring

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent certification in a JRCERT accredited program

Tools

CT

MRI

Radiography

Fluoroscopy

Nuclear medicine

Job description

Position Title: Advanced Imaging Technologist

Job Group: Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Associate’s degree or equivalent certification in a Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) accredited program and one year of related experience. Certified in general radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology, Radiography (ARRT) (R). Possession of current Iowa Permit to Practice.

Job Description:

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities: Looking for a career that combines your diagnostic imaging expertise with hands‑on work with animals? If so, the Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center (LVMC) in Iowa State University's College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking an Advanced Imaging Technologist to join our Radiology team! This is a unique opportunity for an imaging professional to apply advanced imaging skills in a dynamic veterinary teaching hospital while working with a wide variety of patients, including exotics, companion animals, equine patients, and food animal species. The LVMC provides specialized medical and surgical care to patients throughout Iowa and the surrounding region. Our clinicians, residents, interns, veterinary technicians, imaging professionals, staff, and veterinary students work collaboratively to provide high‑quality, state‑of‑the‑art patient care 24 hours a day.

What You’ll Do:

The Advanced Imaging Technologist independently performs and supports a variety of advanced imaging procedures, including Radiography, Fluoroscopy, Computed Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), and Nuclear Medicine. Working collaboratively with radiologists, clinicians, veterinary technicians, anesthesia personnel, students, and other hospital teams, this position produces high-quality diagnostic studies and adapts imaging techniques, protocols, and patient positioning to meet the unique needs of various species, anatomy, clinical conditions, and patient sizes while supporting efficient patient care throughout the imaging process. Every day brings new challenges and opportunities to expand your imaging expertise across multiple species.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Operating and maintaining complex diagnostic imaging equipment.
• Evaluating image quality and making appropriate technical adjustments to optimize diagnostic studies.
• Maintaining quality‑control standards in accordance with hospital, departmental, and radiation‑safety requirements.
• Assisting with equipment troubleshooting and preventative maintenance to minimize interruptions to patient care.
• Communicating effectively with clinicians and hospital services to coordinate imaging needs and priorities.
• Training and providing guidance to new employees, veterinary students, and others rotating through the Radiology service.
• Contributing to workflow improvements and a collaborative, team‑oriented work environment.

Who We Are Looking For:

The successful candidate will be a self‑motivated and adaptable imaging professional who is comfortable working independently while also collaborating closely with a multidisciplinary veterinary team. This position requires strong technical judgment, attention to detail, organization, and the ability to adjust quickly to changing patient and hospital needs. We are looking for someone who brings professional maturity, strong communication skills, and a positive approach to teamwork. The ideal candidate enjoys sharing their knowledge with others and is comfortable providing instruction and guidance to employees and veterinary students. Because our patients cannot always understand or cooperate with imaging procedures in the same way human patients can, patience, adaptability, creative problem‑solving, and an interest in working with animals are particularly valuable in this role.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Registration through ARRT in Computed Tomography (CT) and/or Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).
• Experience performing CT, MRI, radiography, fluoroscopy, nuclear medicine, or other advanced imaging procedures.
• Experience working with or handling animals.
• Experience training, mentoring, or providing technical guidance to others.

The scheduled work hours will generally be Monday through Friday during regular daytime business hours, with rotating weekday and weekend on‑call responsibilities. This posting will be open until filled. However, to receive full consideration, applications need to be submitted before October23rd,2026. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Why Choose Iowa State University?

Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work‑life benefits, including medical and dental, as well as:

• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long‑term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program

Appointment Type: Regular
Number of Months Employed Per Year: 12
Month Work Period Time Type: Full time
Pay Grade: PS808
Original Posting Date: September30,2026
Posting Close Date: Job Requisition Number: R19988

Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran.

Inquiries regarding non‑discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. 515‑294‑7612, email [e-mail].

General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.

Current employees (excluding temporary, student and graduate assistants) must apply through the Workday Internal Careers Hub.

By focusing on the future and providing the best student experience possible, Iowa State University attracts students and faculty who want to make a difference. With a comprehensive land‑grant mission of education, research, extension and outreach, we produce scholars whose ideas change the world. And through Innovate at Iowa State, we provide innovative and entrepreneurial opportunities for students of all backgrounds.

Located just 30 minutes north of Des Moines, the city of Ames was recently named one of the Top10 cities in the U.S. for campus life and career opportunities. Iowa State University is a welcoming community of students, faculty, and staff. Campus community members have a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and are committed to engaging with each other respectfully as outlined in the university’s Principles of Community.

Iowa State recognizes that diverse intellectual and philosophical perspectives are vital to innovation, critical thinking skills, and a dynamic academic community that fosters the land‑grant ideals of putting science, technology, and human creativity to work.

All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent upon the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by federal and state law, ISU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a background check and/or a consumer credit check.

If you have questions about the application process please email [e-mail] or call 515‑294‑4800 or Toll‑Free at 1‑877‑477‑7485.

Iowa State University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should email [e-mail] or call (515) 294‑4800 or Toll‑Free: (877) 477‑7485. TTY users are welcome to use the Iowa Relay Service number by dialing 7‑1‑1 or (800) 735‑2942.