Neurology Veterinary Technician
Job Description
Posting Number
PG193795SPInternal Recruitment
NoWorking Title
Neurology Veterinary TechnicianAnticipated Hiring Range
$43,000 - $47,000Work Schedule
Friday - Monday, 7:00am-5:30pmJob Location
Raleigh, NCDepartment
CVM Teaching HospitalAbout the Department
Essential Job Duties
A person in this department must possess in-depth knowledge of veterinary medicine and a strong desire to work in a fast-changing, teaching environment with a diverse population of people.
Direct patient care duties include but are not limited to:
- Participates in client check in, patient admitting, updates, scheduling, and questions.
- In depth knowledge of service specific patients through student and clinician communications regarding presenting problems, diagnostics, treatment options and overall projected plan of care.
- Performs and supports various diagnostic testing and procedures including; anesthesia support and monitoring, CSF tap, EMG, neurological exam, bladder expression education
- Prepares patients for surgical procedures through standard aseptic clip, prep, scrub and draping techniques
- Maintains a sterile surgical environment and provide assistance during surgical procedures
- Provides direct patient care and medical treatments including TPR, bladder expression, BP monitoring, venipuncture, IV catheter placement, sedative/treatment therapy injections, urinary catheter management, bandage change, PROM
- Performs moderate risk drug calculations, including rescue seizure medication administration, CRI, IV fluid, medical pain management and treatment therapies
- Provides post-surgical recovery and care, including pain management, for an array of elective and non-elective neurological patients
- Directs monitoring of neurological patients, including but not limited to; seizure, spinal chord injury, chiari-like malformations, hereditary movement disorders, brain tumor, idiopathic epilepsy, and infectious conditions
- Proficient use of specialized patient care equipment such as IV fluid pumps, pulse Oximeter, BP monitor, syringe pump
- Position works in tandem with diagnostic groups associated with CT, MRI, ultrasound, radiography and myelography
The position provides essential patient, departmental and hospital coordination of workflow, information and teaching with duties to include, but are not limited to:
- Position works directly with clients, rDVM, and hospital personnel to facilitate communication and anticipates, integrates and coordinates services that optimize both internal and external satisfaction and overall patient care
- Records and communicates a variety of data relating to patient care, client/rDVM communication and diagnostic testing/treatments with use of hospital information systems.
- Orientation, teaching, and coaching new staff, students, interns and residents in related policies, procedures, and patient care
- Maintains a clean working environment following hospital standards, infectious disease and hospital policies, along with OSHA, EHS and radiation safety policies and trainings
- Participates in financial responsibilities such as procedural/consult charges, billing communications, estimate updates
- Responsible for coordination of patient visit including but not limited to; requesting radiographic/surgical/anesthetic procedures, medication requests and diagnostic sample submission
- Keeps all necessary equipment in clean and working order and has all necessary and appropriate stocked supplies available for procedures and daily patient care
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, 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
01/25/2024Earliest 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.)
02/01/2024Notice to Applicants
Special Instructions
Position Number
00044208Position Type
SHRAPosition Classification Band Title
Medical Support TechnicianPosition Classification Band Level
AdvancedPosition Classification Salary Range
$ 39,000 - $ 77,109Salary 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.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
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