- Location
- College Station, TX, United States of America
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Type
- Part-time
- Department
- Healthcare
- Education
- Associate
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- Workday
Description
Job Title
Veterinary Diagnostic Sonographer - PRNAgency
Texas A&M UniversityDepartment
Vet Med-Teaching HospitalProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
College Station, TexasJob Type
Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)Job Description
Our Commitment
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.
Who we are
The Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (VMTH) includes the Small Animal Hospital and the Large Animal Hospital, both of which are dedicated to the total well-being and care of a pet throughout its lifetime. We work with great people, great clinicians, and great educators with a passion for animals and educating others that allows us to provide total care for animal patients while helping to train the next generation of veterinarians.
What we want
Join the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital and support the Cardiology service as a PRN Veterinary Teaching Sonographer! This role focuses on echocardiographic image acquisition and measurement, clinical workflow support, resident and house officer instruction, and research imaging. The position requires extensive small animal echocardiography experience, strong teaching skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively within an academic specialty hospital environment.
What you need to know
Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire’s experience.
Schedule: PRN (as-needed) position with hours based on departmental needs. No guaranteed minimum number of hours.
Location: Onsite in College Station, TX / May require travel
What you need to do
Apply! A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.
Qualifications
Required Education
Associate's degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
Two years of related experience
Extensive experience in veterinary cardiac ultrasound, especially small animal echocardiography
Experience with abdominal, large animal, and exotic animal ultrasoundExperience with ultrasound equipment optimization and preset development.
Experience supporting research projects or clinical trials requiring standardized imaging protocols
Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or equivalent credential
Strong communication skills and ability to provide constructive, learner-centered feedback
Demonstrated teaching experience in ultrasound image acquisition and scanning skills
Responsibilities
Echocardiographic Examinations: Perform high-quality veterinary echocardiographic examinations for cardiology consults, outpatient studies, and clinical trials. Acquire and measure cardiac ultrasound images following established protocols. Ensure consistent, accurate, and clinically useful imaging output.
Resident Instruction: Provide shoulder-to-shoulder echocardiography instruction for cardiology residents. Deliver hands-on scanning guidance, real-time feedback, and structured skill development. Support competency assessments using tools developed by the Cardiology Service.
Cardiac Imaging Workflow Support: Support cardiac imaging workflow, including image acquisition, measurement, and coordination with cardiologists. Troubleshoot imaging issues and assist with workflow efficiency improvements.
Ultrasound Equipment & Protocol Optimization: Optimize ultrasound equipment settings, presets, and protocols across multiple platforms. Support workflow efficiency, image quality improvement, and system standardization. Assist with equipment application support and troubleshooting.
House Officer Education: Teach a basic echocardiography lecture series once or twice per year. Provide hands-on scanning instruction and learner-centered feedback. Support practical skill development for house officers across services.
Competency Assessment Support: Assist with evaluating house officer imaging competency using established assessment tools. Maintain documentation and contribute to standardized evaluation processes.
Research & Clinical Trial Imaging: Obtain protocol-driven ultrasound studies for clinical trials and research projects. Ensure consistency, repeatability, and adherence to study requirements.
Collaboration & Service Support: Collaborate with cardiologists, residents, interns, students, technicians, and hospital leadership. Support patient access, service continuity, and operational coordination.
Why Texas A&M University?
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
