Imaging Assistant

B.w.-Furlong-; Oldwick (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Student loan repayment program

401k with 3% employer contribution

Profit sharing

Paid Time Off (annual and CE)

Employee Assistance Program

Long Term Disability insurance

Logo wear

Discounted veterinary products & 0

Job summary

Rock Lane Management, LLC, d/b/a B.W. Furlong & Associates, is seeking a Hospital Imaging Assistant in Oldwick, NJ. The role supports the imaging team with prep, procedures, and patient care, and collaborates across technicians, veterinarians, and interns to deliver exceptional care.

Hours are 8am-5pm, Monday–Friday, with potential for additional shifts. Compensation starts at $19/hr plus comprehensive benefits and a strong team culture.

Qualifications

• Exceptional horsemanship skills demonstrated with a variety of horses.
• Able to work effectively within a patient-focused team.
• Eagerness to learn and grow in equine veterinary imaging.

Responsibilities

• Support imaging team by prepping patients pre/post procedure and understanding imaging workflows.
• Assist with imaging cases and monitor patient status; assist with in-house lab processing as needed.
• Ambulatory assistance as required; stock inventory and handle equipment transport.
• Assist veterinarians with in-clinic exams and procedures including endoscopy and imaging.
• Maintain patient records in practice management software and manage imaging files.
• Adhere to biosecurity protocols; ensure proper cleaning and sterilization of instruments.
• Capable of heavy lifting (~50 pounds) and assist in hospital grounds maintenance.

Skills

Horsemanship

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Job description

Employment Opportunity: Hospital Imaging AssistantEmployer: Rock Lane Management, LLC (B.W. Furlong & Associates)Employment start date: ImmediateEmployment type: Full time, HourlyReports to: Hospital ManagerWho are we?For over 40 years, B.W. Furlong & Associates has provided world-class equine veterinary services in Oldwick, NJ with additional locations in Ocala/Wellington, FL and Middleburg, VA.We pride ourselves on being progressive leaders who deliver the ultimate in veterinary care with a team of 19 highly skilled clinicians, including specialists in internal medicine, reproduction, sports medicine, and surgery. The backbone of our practice are our veterinary assistants and technicians, who work to ensure that patients receive the highest level of veterinary care.We invest in our team, fostering growth and skill development in a supportive atmosphere, and can proudly identify a number of technicians who have advanced into new roles throughout their time working in the practice. We encourage strong relationships through advanced training, team building activities, events, and a culture of open communication.Where are we?New Jersey is the east coast’s best kept secret, with our headquarters located in the idyllic countryside of Hunterdon County. The area offers easy access to New York City, Philadelphia, and the Jersey Shore along with hundreds of miles of hiking, biking, and riding trails and endless outdoor activities. Our facilities house advanced diagnostic imaging services, a rehabilitation center, surgery suites, and a full service hospital.What will you be doing?B.W. Furlong & Associates is looking to add a Hospital Imaging Assistant to our team. This position is ideal for someone who is looking to begin a career in equine veterinary medicine as a technician, but first needs to develop or expand technical skills. The Hospital Imaging Assistant will work with the Imaging Technician, Hospital Technicians, Veterinarians and Interns to ensure patients receive exceptional care. Duties include assisting the Imaging Technician with the preparation of horses for the CT, standing MRI and Bone Scan, performing the examinations, maintaining records, bathing and grooming and recovering the horses to return them to their agents. Other duties include assisting the Hospital Technicians with administering medications, running fluids, updating doctors with patient status (vital parameters, etc), and processing lab work. Specific responsibilities may be expanded or modified based on the skills and abilities demonstrated, but responsibilities would broadly include oversight of patient treatments and assisting with in-house lab processing.The ideal candidate has exceptional horsemanship skills from having worked with a number of horses. They will enjoy working with a team, learning something new every day, and will have a passion for providing world class care for our patients and clients.Work hours are 8am- 5pm, Monday – Friday. Additional hours and on-call shifts may be required periodically based on business need. The position is full time and based in Oldwick, NJ.Our compensation package includes: hourly compensation starting at $19/hr, health and welfare benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, a student loan repayment program, 401k with 3% employer contribution, profit sharing, Paid Time Off (annual and CE), Employee Assistance Program, Long Term Disability insurance, logo wear, and discounted veterinary products and services.Rock Lane Management, LLC, d/b/a B.W. Furlong & Associates, provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, or service in the military. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.Please submit your cover letter and resume via email to Kim Reitmeyer, Human Resources & Administrative Manager, at [e-mail] the imaging team by: prepping the patients pre/post procedure including, but not limited to jogging patients or lunging, becoming familiar with imaging protocols, and understanding the workflow of imaging, safely applying restraint techniques for procedures, and generating treatment plans for patients admitted for imagingExceptional horse handling skills of all types and ages, including maneuvering sedated horsesWhen not assisting with imaging cases, assist the hospital team with the following: patient care (assisting with treatments), hand-walking, grooming, feeding, mucking stalls, cleaning feed & water buckets and processing lab work as neededAmbulatory assistance may occur and will require assisting the ambulatory veterinarian with their appointments, stocking inventory as needed, loading, unloading and transferring of equipmentAssist hospital veterinarians as needed with in-clinic exams/procedures including, but not limited to gastroscopy exams, lameness evaluations (handling, lunging, jogging), diagnostic imagingUtilize practice management software to maintain patient medical records, boarding reservations, and treatment plansCleaning, maintaining, and transferring images on hospital equipment including but not limited to endoscopy units, ultrasounds, and digital radiography unitsAdhere to all biosecurity protocols, such as correct use of protective gear, proper cleaning and sterilization of instruments and equipment, and appropriate disposal of materials and inventoryCapable of heavy lifting of approximately 50 pounds, such as hay bales, feed bags, water and muck bucketsAssist in the maintenance of hospital groundsSpecial projects and additional responsibilities as needed