Careers @ MSU

Position Summary(Basic Job Function)

This is a temporary or an on-call position. Provides technical support. Responsibilities may include computer programming or operations; research support; medical patient care; technical equipment maintenance, repair, fabrication or operation; or other technical support functions.

Unit Position Summary

Sonographer Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Specializes in performing Ultrasound diagnostic studies on Veterinary patients.
• 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 electronic formats.
• May assist other areas of Radiology as assigned and performs other related duties as required and directed.

Required Qualifications:

• Graduation from an approved school of medical sonography.
• Registration as Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS).

Desired Qualifications

Experience working in a Veterinary setting; experience in a teaching hospital.

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

Resume

Together-we-will Statement

The university is requiring all MSU students, faculty and staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 with limited exceptions. Learn more at: https://msu.edu/together-we-will/

Work Hours

ON-CALL

Website

WWW.CVM.MSU.EDU/HOSPITAL

Summary of Health Risks

Caring for animals with potential TB and rabies risk; may wear a respirator.

Summary of Physical Demands

This position will be lifting animal patients onto cages and medical equipment; carrying animals between cages and exam tables and gurneys; pushing carts containing animals and equipment to other units; climbing stairs carrying lab samples; restraining animals; preparing for medical procedures and treatments.