TES Ultrasound Operations Assistant

Auburn University; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in veterinary medicine is seeking a dedicated TES Ultrasound Operations Assistant. In this role, you will support various services in a busy veterinary hospital, ensuring effective patient scheduling and technical assistance during procedures. Your responsibilities will include maintaining a clean environment, managing communication with clinicians, and assisting with patient care. Ideal candidates will have a strong passion for animal welfare, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to detail. Join a dynamic team dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to our furry patients in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; some college preferred.
• Good communication, attention to detail, and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient scheduling and preparation for ultrasound procedures.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment in ultrasound areas.

Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Time Management Skills

Animal Handling

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Some College Preferred

Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) or LVT

Tools

Windows 10

Vet View

Word

Outlook

Excel

E-film

Merge (PACS)

Video Software (Panopto, Camtasia)

Basic Ultrasound Equipment (Toshiba, Philips, GE)

Job description

Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking a TES Ultrasound Operations Assistant. The Ultrasound service is extremely busy and supports every service in the Bailey Small Animal Teaching Hospital. The individual selected for this position will primarily assist Oncology and Emergency services, and also Dermatology, Internal Medicine, Ophthalmology, Neurology and Scott Ritchey Research Center. The TES Ultrasound Operations Assistant will be responsible for scheduling, patient preparation, stocking medical supplies, assisting in obtaining samples for cytology (aspirates and biopsies), processing charges for services rendered, sending imaging links to rDVMs and clients, and other duties as assigned.

Temporary Employment Services (TES), a unit of the Auburn University Department of Human Resources, is an in-house support center established to meet the temporary employment needs of the university. TES provides qualified and dedicated temporary employees in a wide variety of occupations to meet the staffing needs throughout the campus.

Essential Functions:

• Patient Scheduling: Adjusts to fluctuating needs of patients, emergent situations, needs of DVM’s, while maintaining a productive/effective case flow.
• Provide History: Access all previous imaging history and reports for clinicians for follow up exam (i.e. large population of restaging oncology patients).
• Communication: Requires adequate and appropriate communication with all hospital services/clinicians and students to convey procedural information, urgency and flexibility for each case. Acts as the point of contact and resource for VTH clinicians, staff, and students relating to all Ultrasound inquiries.
• Technical Assistance: Procedures performed on patients including preparation and performance of aspirates and biopsy samples for cytology.
• Environment Care and Upkeep: Provides clean and safe environment in all Ultrasound areas. Follow up each patient with appropriate disinfection and deep cleaning after infectious patients.
• Assistance with the Radiology Beagles care and transportation to and from their kennels for teaching labs.
• Cardiology Coverage: Process echo images and attach reports from IDEXX when Cardiology service is unavailable.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be willing to work with animals as the patients are dogs, cats, and occasionally horses or exotics.
• Good communication skills, attention to detail, and time management skills.

Desired Qualifications:

• Some college preferred.
• Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) or LVT is desired.
• Basic computer skills, Windows 10 Vet View, Word, Outlook, Excel, E-film, Merge (PACS), Video Software (Panopto, Camtasia), Basic Ultrasound equipment (Toshiba, Philips and GE Ultrasound units).

Work Hours:

Typical hours are Mon-Fri 10am - 3pm. Those hours may occasionally be 8:45am - 4:45pm. Some flexibility will be necessary.

Location:

Auburn, Alabama

Posting Date: 03/28/2025

Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement:

It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. The Office of Equal Opportunity Compliance (EOC) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the Auburn University community. Please visit their website to learn more.