Anesthesia Sr Vet Tech
Location: Minneapolis-Saint Paul Minnesota
Description: University of Minnesota is at present looking to employ Anesthesia Sr Vet Tech right now, this career will be placed in Minnesota. Further informations about this career opportunity please read the description below.
- This position is represented by a bargaining unit; AFSCME Technical. Dues or fair share deductions will be made.*
Selection Criteria/Preferred Qualifications:
Problem solving skills, strong interpersonal skills, knowledge of veterinary medicine terminology, willingness to be flexible to take care of patient needs, knowledge of proper restraint and handling of large and small animals. Certified technician with licensure recognized in Minnesota. Two years of veterinary anesthesia technician experience preferred. Specific interest in small and large animal anesthesia preferred. Proficiency with PC and software programs.
- Successful completion of a background check is required for this position
- MVMA/MAVT certification is required within 6 months of employment
Contributes to the health and well! being of patients by delivering outstanding, high quality veterinary care/services that meet the standards of the MVMA and MAVT as well as VMC standards and protocols. Competently assists Clinicians and other medical staff members with veterinary medical procedures which may include (but is not limited to) anesthesiology, surgery, IV treatments, animal restraint and handling, within assigned service area as well as across functions as needed. Performs at a higher level in terms of complexity of cases with little or no supervision.
- Prepares patients for a variety of veterinary medical procedures including preparation for sedation/anesthesia and surgery.
- Must be able to restrain and handle animals and/or assist with animal restraint and handling.
- Anesthetize, monitor, and treat anesthesia patients canine, feline, equine, bovine, caprine, ovine, and other exotic species.
- Performs diagnostic and monitoring procedures associated with! small and large animals at a competent level.
- Responsible for quality control of diagnostic/medical equipment and notification of appropriate repair personnel when equipment is malfunctioning.
- Understands, is proficient in, and can teach proper use of diagnostic/medical equipment used in area of service.
- Delivers outstanding customer service including (for example) greeting and receiving patients and clients in a professional, caring and courteous manner, answering phone calls promptly, responding to clients, co-workers, and medical staff needs and requests, redirecting calls, etc.
- Answers questions and explains or demonstrates procedures and equipment for clients, residents, interns, senior veterinary students, and technician students; assists with teaching labs.
- Performs record-keeping tasks related to medical procedures, including recording of: procedures completed, supplies used, patient status, client communications, census! information, etc.
- Responsible to ensure that all services and! supplies are charged for according to hospital fee schedule.
- Must have the ability to work in a clinical setting.
- Ability to take On Call
- Must adhere to VMC safety and infection control policies and procedures.
- Assists in other areas of the hospital.
- Secondary training in small animal operating room as assigned. Duties to include, but not limited to: patient preparation, surgical suite maintenance, surgical pack cleaning and wrapping, capturing charges for service and supplies.
Attends daily rounds.
Other duties as assigned by Supervisor, Clinician, or Clinical Manager.
Program/Unit Description
Services unique to the VMC include:
Emergency services and patient care available 24-hours a day, seven days a week.
Advanced! technologies, such as a spiral CT scanner and color flow Doppler echocardiography system.
State-of-the-art intensive care unit.
Services of a licensed social worker to assist clients with treatment decisions, end-of-life issues, and support during diagnosis, planning and treatment
Access to the latest advances in veterinary medicine by the people who are developing those advances
Application Instructions
Please apply online
- Successful completion of a background check is required for this position
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If you were eligible to this career, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to University of Minnesota.
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This career starts available on: Fri, 06 Sep 2013 02:00:41 GMT