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Radiologic Technologist

University of Wisconsin-Madison · Madison, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 25, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

What experience do you have with animal patients, and how would your human imaging skills carry over?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that positioning and restraint for animals differ a lot from human patients and are ready to learn.

Tell me about a time you worked closely with clinicians and students during a procedure.

What they are checking: Whether they work well in a teaching hospital where students and residents are part of every case.

What would you do

The X-ray unit throws an error in the middle of a busy afternoon. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can do basic troubleshooting and know when to stop and report rather than force the equipment.

An animal becomes stressed and aggressive during an imaging study. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they put safety and animal welfare first and work with the clinical team instead of pushing through.

This job includes two weekend days a month. How do you feel about that schedule?

What they are checking: Whether they have honestly considered the schedule so there are no surprises after hiring.

About the work

How would you position a large dog for a lateral thoracic radiograph, and what would you check on the image?

What they are checking: Whether they know positioning basics and how to judge an image for rotation and exposure.

You may image small, large and exotic animals. How would you approach taking radiographs of a horse's leg with a portable unit?

What they are checking: Whether they can think about safety, positioning and equipment for large animal imaging.

How do you keep yourself and coworkers safe from radiation exposure when an animal has to be held for a film?

What they are checking: Whether they follow ALARA principles and use shielding, distance and positioning aids in a setting where restraint is common.

What's your experience with CT or MRI, and how do you prepare a patient for a cross-sectional study?

What they are checking: Whether they can run CT or MRI and handle screening and anesthesia coordination for those studies.

How do you choose and adjust exposure settings for a very small exotic patient like a bird or rabbit?

What they are checking: Whether they can adapt technique to patients far outside standard charts.

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The full job description

As published by University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Job Category: University Staff Employment Type: Regular Job Profile: Radiology Technician Job Summary: If you love helping animals and want to use your radiologic technology skills in a unique clinical environment, UW Veterinary Care (UWVC) is the place for you! We are seeking a skilled Radiologic Technologist to support essential diagnostic imaging procedures for a diverse range of small, large, and exotic animal patients. In this role, you will have the opportunity to: • Operate stationary and portable X-ray equipment. • Perform diagnostic X-rays on small, large, and exotic animal patients. • Perform cross-sectional imaging, including CT and/or MRI. • Assist with patient care throughout diagnostic imaging procedures. • Select and adjust appropriate equipment settings. • Assist with equipment troubleshooting and ensure imaging equipment is functioning properly. This is full-time, 100% FTE position (40 hours per week). The anticipated schedule for this position is: Primarily Monday–Friday, with scheduled hours between 9:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., 30-minute unpaid lunch. Two weekend days per month are required, with Saturday or Sunday hours between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Weekday schedules will be adjusted during weeks when weekend coverage is scheduled. Schedules are finalized at least two weeks in advance. Key Job Responsibilities: • Processes images, film, and/or other scanning documentation in accordance to guidelines and photographic technique. Performs quality control activities to ensure optimal quality radiographs (5%) • Perform fluoroscopy exams and mobile x-ray on patients as needed (10%) • Troubleshoots and reports equipment problems to supervisor (5%) • Performs radiologic procedures as assigned adhering to prescribed techniques (5%) • Follows prescribed techniques in administering general and specific x-rays, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), or other radiologic scanning procedures. Adjusts equipment, determines proper voltage, current and desired exposure time, arranges immobilization and support devices to obtain position of patient/participant, adjusts lead shields to protect unaffected parts of the patient's/participant's body, adjusts cone to direct concentration of rays on specific area, and selects proper film (30%) • Cleans and disinfects patient/participant rooms and equipment to maintain highest quality safety and cleanliness standards (5%) • Performs imaging studies on large and small animals (10%) • Prepares, assesses, and observes patient/participant for procedures and possible reactions or outcomes (5%) • Transports patients/participants within department, to and from waiting area, as required (5%) • Performs cross-sectional studies and administration of tracers (20%) Department: School of Veterinary Medicine UW Veterinary Care Hospital Radiology Team Compensation: The starting hourly rate for the position is $28.00 (but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications). Sign-on Bonus of 5% of base pay (based on FTE) to be paid over the first year of employment! UW Veterinary Care offers competitive wages (including night and weekend differential, if applicable), outstanding employee benefits https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/new-employee-benefits-enrollment/benefits-for-employees-covered-by-the-wrs/ ample paid time off https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/leave/paid-leave/ , and financial support for continuing education and pursuing specialty certification. Required Qualifications: • Experience in digital radiography Preferred Qualifications: • Licensed in other cross-sectional modalities • Experience handling large and small animals • Experience in fluoroscopy Education: • Associate's Degree Required • Certified American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Required • Certification in CT/MRI preferred How to Apply: Begin the online application process by clicking the 'Apply' button. Applicants are asked to upload a current copy of their resume, outlining their experience as it applies to this position. The deadline for assuring full consideration is October 2, 2026; however, the position will remain open and applications may be considered until the position is filled. Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. Contact Information: Hiring Manager: Kimberly Legler, Radiology Technologist Supervisor, kimberly.legler@wisc.edu Human Resources Support: Anne Kaldunski, HR Coordinator, akaldunski@wisc.edu Institutional Statement on Diversity: Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals. The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgrounds and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, visit the Human Resources Workplace Poster website . To request a disability or pregnancy-related accommodation for any step in the hiring process (e.g., application, interview, pre-employment testing, etc.), please contact the Divisional Disability Representative (DDR) in the division you are applying to. Please make your request as soon as possible to help the university respond most effectively to you. Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require your references to answer questions regarding misconduct, including sexual violence and sexual harassment. The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7). The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department .

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