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Location

East Lansing, MI | United States

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Position Summary

The 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 ://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

Summary of Physical Demands

Lifting and carrying up to 50lbs individually or up to 150lbs as a team.

Summary of Health Risks

Potential exposure to animal or specimens with Mycobacterium bovis

Work with animals or unfixed animal tissue

Wear a respirator (does not include paper dust mask worn for comfort)

Bidding eligibility ends February 20, 2024 at 11:55 P.M.

About Michigan State University

Spartans work every day to advance the common good in uncommon ways.Together, we tackle some of the world?s toughest problems to find solutions that make life better?from alternative energy to better food safety to breakthrough medical and environmental applications achieved through rare isotope research.We teach. We explore and we discover. We collaborate and lead. We innovate, inspire, and empower. We achieve our potential and create circumstances that help our students and others achieve theirs.We're good at it, and we've been at it for more than 150 years.The nation?s pioneer land-grant university, MSU began as a bold experiment that democratized higher education and helped bring science and innovation into everyday life. The revolutionary concept became a model for the nation.Today, MSU is one of the top research universities in the world?on one of the biggest, greenest campuses in the nation. Home to nationally ranked and recognized academic, residential college, and service-learning programs, we?re a diverse community of dedicated students and scholars, athletes and artists, scientists and leaders.In ways both practical and profound, we work to create a stronger, more sustainable, and more hopeful future for all.

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