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Anesthesia Recovery Veterinary Technician
Job Description
Posting Number
PG193816SPInternal Recruitment
NoWorking Title
Anesthesia Recovery Veterinary TechnicianAnticipated Hiring Range
Commensurate with education & experienceWork Schedule
Flexible scheduling, some weekends/holidaysJob Location
Raleigh, NCDepartment
CVM Teaching HospitalAbout the Department
Patients benefit from the combined expertise of multiple specialists utilizing a team approach to patient health care. Each year, nearly 35,000 patients are treated in the VH. The VH provides compassionate care, state of the art specialty health care, expert clinical instruction for 4th year veterinary students from College of Veterinary Medicine, and ongoing investigation of innovative techniques and procedures to further advance the field of veterinary medicine.
Essential Job Duties
- Post anesthetic patient assessment through record review & service communication regarding presenting problems, diagnostics, treatment options, anesthetic events and overall projected plan of care, including recovery location.
- Post operative continuation of pain management, IV fluid and medication administration for an array of elective and non-elective small animal patients
- Provides continuous post anesthetic recovery monitoring for non-surgical patients needing advanced imaging such as XRay, Ultrasound, CT and MRI
- Provide medical treatments associated with recovery including TPR, bladder expression, venipuncture, venous & arterial access placement and maintenance, airway management and extubation
- Operates and interprets all physiologic patient monitors including ECG, direct and indirect blood pressure, pulse oximeter, capnograph, gas analyzer, anesthesia machine, ventilator, temperature and various diagnostic testing relevant to recovery
- Performs CPR and life saving support
- Perform high risk drug calculations, including CRI, IV fluid, medical pain management and treatment therapies
- Management of antibiotic resistant and infectious disease patients through strict policy adherence
- Proficient use of specialized patient care equipment such as IV fluid pumps, pulse Oximeter, Direct and Indirect BP monitor, syringe pump, defibrillator, ventilator, ECG
- Supports patients throughout many service areas, including but not limited to Small Animal Soft Tissue & Orthopedic Surgery, Cardiology, Neurology, Small Animal Ophthalmology, Internal Medicine, Dermatology, Radiation Oncology
- Provides extensive information to the receiving hospitalization area to include both surgical and post surgical information for effective transfer of care
- Records and communicates a variety of data relating to patient care and diagnostic testing and treatments with use of hospital information systems.
- Orientation, teaching, and coaching new staff, students, interns and residents in related policies, procedures, and patient care
- Maintaining a clean and working environment following hospital standards, infectious disease and hospital policies, along with OSHA, EHS and radiation safety policies and trainings
Other Responsibilities
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Experience/Education
Some positions may require additional Training, Certifications, or Licensure.
Other Required Qualifications
- Previous experience in a canine / feline veterinary setting.
- Ability to work with or around sick animals, potentially hazardous materials, cleaning chemicals, gas anesthetics, zoonotic diseases, and unpleasant odors.
- Ability to communicate professionally and effectively at all times and maintain professionalism in emotionally charged / challenging situations.
- Ability to provide high quality customer service.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently, with or without reasonable accommodations.
- Ability to work beyond scheduled work hours when needed.
- Ability to work effectively as a member of a team and be an active participant in problem solving and team advancement.
- Ability to work effectively with computers and electronics.
- Ability to work independently and practice good judgment to ensure high quality care for all patients and request assistance when needed.
- Desire to teach 4th year veterinary students
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience as a veterinary technician in a clinical setting; preferably at a teaching hospital.
Required License or Certification
- Licensed/Registered/Certified by any state
- Graduation from an AVMA fully accredited two- or four-year Veterinary Technician program
Valid NC Driver's License required
NoCommercial Driver's License Required?
NoJob Open Date
01/31/2024Earliest Close Date---- (Positions will be posted until 5:00 PM ET on this date. Positions remaining posted after this date are still accepting applications but may close at any time.)
02/07/2024Notice to Applicants
Special Instructions
Position Number
00108765Position Type
SHRAPosition Classification Band Title
Medical Support TechnicianPosition Classification Band Level
AdvancedPosition Classification Salary Range
$31,200 - $61,687Salary Grade Equivalency
GN08Alternate Option
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)
1.0Appointment
12 Month RecurringMandatory Designation - Adverse Weather
Mandatory - Adverse WeatherMandatory Designation - Emergency Events
Mandatory - Medical EmergenciesTime Limited Position
NoDepartment Id
192001 - CVM Teaching HospitalAA/EEO
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
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