Equine Imaging Technician

National Veterinary Associates, Inc.; Newtown (CT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Fairfield Equine Associates in Newtown, CT is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our Imaging Department Team. The ideal candidate is a licensed technician with imaging experience (radiology, nuclear medicine, MRI) and a strong commitment to patient care.

We offer full-time employment with benefits after the introductory period. Responsibilities include venipuncture, drug administration, patient positioning for procedures, digital image capture, and maintaining imaging equipment

Qualifications

• Licensed veterinary technician with imaging experience.
• CVT/LVT/RVT/LVMT preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work under NRC Radiation Safety and OSHA standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and IV injections, and administer medications.
• Position patients for procedures and capture digital images.
• Manage billing for diagnostic services.
• Maintain imaging equipment and stocked supplies.
• Uphold radiation safety, cleanliness, and safety standards.

Skills

Imaging procedures

Venipuncture

Drug administration

Patient positioning

Digital imaging

Customer service

Teamwork

Independent judgment

Computer skills

Education

CVT/LVT/RVT/LVMT preferred

Tools

Imaging equipment

Billing software

Radiology safety protocols

Job description

Hospital Name: Fairfield Equine Associates

Job Type: Veterinary Technician

Description & Requirements

Fairfield Equine seeks an experienced technician to join our Imaging Department Team headquartered in Newtown, Connecticut. The ideal candidate is a licensed veterinary technician with prior imaging (radiology, nuclear medicine, MRI) experience.

Fairfield Equine is a multiple-veterinarian equine sports medicine practice offering services including lameness, surgery, MRI, nuclear scintigraphy, PET, 24-hour emergencies, ambulatory, wellness, and diagnostic imaging.

Qualifications

• Performing various technical procedures including; venipuncture, IV injections, drug administration (IV, IM, Oral, Subcutaneous), patient positioning for procedures, digital image capturing, and various other routine diagnostic testing.
• Managing billing for individual patients receiving diagnostic services.
• Providing excellent patient care by applying knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, pharmacology, specialized equipment usage, and specialized drug administration.
• Handling all medical/biological and infectious waste appropriately.
• Following all NRC Radiation Safety, OSHA, and Environmental Health and Safety standards.
• Keeping all imaging equipment in clean and working order and all necessary and appropriate stocked supplies available for procedures.

Other Required Qualifications

• Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT), Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT), Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), or the Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician (LVMT) preferred.
• Previous equine veterinary technician experience.
• Knowledge of Diagnostic Imaging positioning and equipment.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to provide high quality customer service.
• Ability to work beyond scheduled work hours when needed.
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team and be an active participant in problem solving and team advancement.
• Ability to work effectively with computers and electronics.
• Ability to work independently and practice good judgment to ensure high quality care for all patients and request assistance when needed.

What Do You Get?

As a full-time employee we are pleased to offer, after successful completion of the 90-day Introductory Period the eligibility to participate in FEA's employee benefit plans, which includes, but are not necessarily limited to health insurance, 401(k) plans, and PTO. Ancillary benefits are available including but not limited to dental insurance, life insurance and vision insurance.

Background check, motor vehicle records history and drug testing required.

Ready to be part of the team that strives towards the goal of superior equine imaging?

Job Type: Full-time

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Hourly Compensation is DOE: $24.00-$26.00 with hourly increase, once certified.