What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Technician I - SA Ortho position at Texas A&M University?
Job Title
Veterinary Technician I - SA Ortho
Agency
Texas A&M University
Department
Vet Med-Teaching Hospital
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
College Station, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
Our Commitment
Texas A&M University is committed to promoting a culture that embraces, expands, and celebrates inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability that enriches the learning and working environment for all visitors, students, faculty, and staff. Diverse perspectives, talents and experiences are invaluable to our
mission
and support our core values
.
Who we are
The Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (VMTH) includes the Small Animal Hospital
http://vethospital.tamu.edu/small-animal-hospital
and the Large Animal Hospital http://vethospital.tamu.edu/large-animal-hospital
, both of which are dedicated to A Better Life Through Compassion, Innovation, and Discovery. 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 at the only veterinary teaching hospital in the state of Texas!
What we want
We are looking for a Veterinary Technician I, to join the Small Animal Orthopedics department of our Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital! We need an individual who subscribes to and supports our commitment as stated. The ideal candidate enjoys administering treatments to animals admitted to the Veterinary Medical Teaching hospital under the supervision of the faculty; provides clinical assistance to the clinicians, residents and interns. The selected candidate will subscribe to and support our commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability as stated above. If you enjoy patient care; and maintaining a sanitary and functionally well-organized service within the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, we invite you to apply to be considered for this opportunity.
What you need to know
Work Schedule: This is a Part-time shift, Monday – Friday, 5:00pm – 9:00pm.
Essential Personnel - This position is considered essential when the University declares an emergency, campus closure, class cancellations, etc., and are therefore required to report to work and remain on duty unless or until relieved by their direct supervisor.
Cover Letter/Resume’: A cover letter and resume’ are strongly recommended. You may upload these on the application under CV/Resume.
COVID-19 information: Texas A&M University monitors local, state and federally mandated health guidelines to keep students, employees, prospective employees, and visitors as safe as possible. For the latest information regarding Texas A&M’s COVID-19 response, please visit the
University’s COVID-19 website
. For COVID-19 employment-related information, please visit the Division of Human Resources and Organizational Effectiveness’ COVID-19 website
.
As a Healthcare facility, The Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital COVID-19 guidelines may vary from those located on the Division of Human Resources and Organizational Effectiveness’ website
Required Education and Experience:
- Associate's degree in veterinary technology, biomedical science, animal science or any equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Basic computer skills in word processing, spread sheets, and billing entry
- Working knowledge of veterinary equipment used within a veterinary teaching hospital such as anesthetic machines, fluid pumps, blood gas analyzers, oscilloscopes, defibrillators, nebulizers, and endoscopic equipment
- May require working alternate shifts, holidays, weekends, or “on-call duty”
- Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others
Other Requirements:
- Ability to work around animals, hay or dust
- Must be able to lift heavy loads
- Ability to work alternate shifts and provide holiday coverage
- Persons in this position are considered essential when the University declares an emergency, campus closure, class cancellations, etc., and are therefore required to report to work and remain on duty unless/until relieved by the direct supervisor
- Provide quality customer service to internal and external customers/clients
Preferred Education and Experience:
- One year experience in a veterinary medical setting
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Certification as a Licensed Veterinary Technician
Preferred Licenses and Certifications:
- Licensed as a Veterinary Technician from an accredited program
Responsibilities:
- Assist Faculty, Residents and Interns with Instruction - Provides proper physical restraint to allow for safe handling of patients. Instructs and supervises students in proper clinical techniques to support patient care. Keeps patients cleaned and groomed. Places and maintains IV catheters. Administers and monitors patient diets as prescribed by the clinician. Exercises patients as prescribed. Collects or assists with the collection of the patient’s blood, urine, and tissue samples. Properly submits patient’s blood, urine, and tissue samples for analysis. Assists with and instructs students in performing proper physical examinations and diagnostic procedures. Properly medicates patients as directed by the clinician. Teaches students proper patient restraint for safe handling of patients.
- Provide Technical Support for Surgical Services - Assists in treatments of SA Surgery patients. Obtain medications needed for treatments from the hospital Cubex machines. Performs proper aseptic surgical site preparation. Assists in the recovery of anesthetized patients. Properly bandages and provides wound care for patients. Posts the surgery/appointment schedule in a timely manner. Assists in bronchoscopy procedures. Assists in all surgery services, providing technical support due to absence of assigned technician or caseload requires. Provide assistance to other services as caseload permits.
- Monitor and Record Data - Correctly enters appropriate fees into the hospital computer information system (VMIS). Ensures that all charges generated from treatments, procedures, and supplies are correctly entered (VMIS). Enters patient data into the hospital computer information system. Properly records all medications given to patients. Assists with return of radiographs to referral veterinarians.
- Maintain Service Area within the VMTH - Maintains a sanitary and well organized service area. Restocks expendable supplies, drugs, and solutions. Maintains records of expendable supplies, drugs, and solutions. Schedules equipment maintenance as needed. Assists with maintaining minor procedures room. Prepares sterile supplies and instruments
- Research - Participates in clinical and basic research programs as needed within the terms of employment.
- Maintain Various Certifications and Rabies Prophylaxis - Maintains the following certifications: Radiation Safety, Infection Control, Aseptic Technique, certification or licensure where appropriate, current rabies vaccination, monitor rabies titer. Performs other duties as assigned.
Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.
In accordance with the
federal contractor vaccination mandate
, specific facilities at The Texas A&M System may be considered a covered contractor workplace with covered contractor employees. Therefore, successful applicants for this position may be subject to the federal mandate to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment unless an approved medical or religious accommodation is in place.
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.
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