Veterinary Technician 2 Details

Veterinary Technician 2

Oregon State University - Corvallis, OR

Employment Type : Full-Time

This recruitment will be used to fill one full-time Veterinary Technician 2 position for the Veterinary Teaching Hospital at Oregon State University (OSU).

This position performs duties specific to all technical service areas of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital including receiving, internal medicine, surgical procedures, anesthesia, specialty medicine, rural veterinary service, theriogenology, diagnostic imaging, critical care, plus after-hours and emergency duties, in addition to assisting and instructing students in basic veterinary techniques. Other service areas may be added as they are needed and as resources become available. This position is relied upon to provide optimal patient care and to respond to emergency situations.

The Veterinary Teaching Hospital provides primary and referral health care for animals in Oregon and the region, participates in the education of veterinary students though clinical training, develops novel diagnostic and therapeutic techniques for veterinary care, and provides consultation service to practitioners and clients.

The Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine provides veterinary professional and graduate programs leading to the DVM and MS degrees, and operates the Veterinary Teaching Hospital and Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. The College budget (from all sources) approximates 21 million annually, which supports educational programs, veterinary medical and diagnostic public services, and research programs with broad impacts related to animal and human health. The college employs approximately 200 faculty and staff, plus student workers.Position Duties70% PATIENT CARE
o GENERAL HOSPITAL/CLIENT SERVICES:

• Coordinates client/patient in-hospital and out-patient admissions and releases with hospital reception; collaborates with hospital, surgery, diagnostic imaging, anesthesia, internal and specialty medicine, and any responsible service in areas of appointment scheduling. Obtains client/patient histories, assigns students to cases, ensures proper case management, financial accounting, and record-keeping; creates client estimates; educates client in patient postoperative care; assists in phone call-backs to obtain progress reports, answer client questions, schedule rechecks, communicate with referring veterinarians, etc. Maintains service-specific supplies and equipment. Maintains, operates and orders supplies for diagnostic equipment in tech station lab. Assists in trouble-shooting analyzers in the tech station on an as needed basis.

o GENERAL PATIENT CARE:

• Assists with and/or performs patient procedures and treatments-endoscopic exams, lameness exams, diagnostic imaging, and other minor surgical and diagnostic procedures; assists in obtaining specific diagnostics necessary for medical evaluations; administers medications (PO, IM, SQ, IV) and treatments as directed; makes equipment and supplies available; assists with tabling and restraining animal patients. Prepares patents for hospitalization (intravenous catheter placement, fluid therapy, etc.). Assists with emergency patients; prepares rooms with necessary supplies to receive and stabilize emergencies. Provides guidance to assistants, animal attendants and student workers regarding hospital maintenance and patient care. Provides assistance/organization for clinical research projects. Initiates and/or assists with obtaining laboratory values using instruments in the technician station. Maintains a clean, sanitary and functionally organized and safe service area in performance of all duties.

o INTERNAL MEDICINE:

• Maintains and operates endoscopic, televet, and ophthalmic equipment and assists with procedures (ophthalmic exams, tracheal wash, gastroscopy’s, CSF taps, etc.). Monitors neonate patients and all equipment associated with them, handles patients for neurological exams, sets up and assists during mylograms, maintains and sets up televet. Maintains isolation building; including cleaning and stocking inventory.
• Provides support to the internal medicine service during the care of, including but not limited to, hospital patients, outpatients, neonates, isolation patients, eye disease, neurologic issues, ADR/down patients, etc of all species and ages.

o SURGERY:

• Coordinates pre-surgery set-up of operating rooms according to surgical schedule and sets up instruments and equipment for surgeries. Transfers patient demographic information onto surgery/anesthesia record and records patient information (e.g. weight, position, vital statistics). Submits surgery/anesthesia requests. Assists during surgery by providing the appropriate instruments and equipment required for a specific surgical procedure; provides technical support to veterinarians during medical and surgical diagnostic procedures; assists with tabling and restraining animals, providing nursing to critical-care patients and monitoring effective medications. Evaluates patients for standing surgeries and generates veterinarian-approved anesthetic plan for standing CRI’s, monitors the patient during the procedure. Assists with Oncology procedures (aspirates, biopsies, etc.) and maintains chemotherapy supplies. Prepares chemotherapeutic agents and treatment room while following and enforcing all safety protocols and policies.
• Cleans, assesses workability, performs minor maintenance, and identifies needed repairs of surgical equipment (ie. endoscope, arthroscopy equipment, cryosurgical unit, nitrogen and electric drills, electocautery and suction equipment) and/or rooms, ensures surgical supply room is well equipped with surgical packs, drapes, instruments, gowns, gloves, suture materials, and pharmaceutical supplies and maintains adequate level of supplies for surgery. Works closely with Central Sterile/Drug Room to ensure appropriate supply and preparation of surgical equipment, instruments, and pharmaceutical. Maintains finders guide.

o DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING:

• Per established protocol and techniques operates or assists with imaging equipment used in making radiographic/imaging examinations of Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH) patient, teaching, and research animals on an as needed basis.

o EQUINE/FOOD ANIMAL RVP/THERIO:

• Coordinates with the Veterinarians for scheduling, room preparation, client billing, samples to outside labs, with all three services. Prepares patients for discharge and cleans equipment between patients. Maintains the ambulatory vehicles; schedules regular maintenance and stocks the inventory. Maintains controlled drug boxes.
• Prepare rooms for surgical procedures and set up anesthesia equipment, prepares patient for surgery including but not limited to; shaving and aseptically preparing a surgical site, monitoring animal during anesthesia and recovery. Regular maintenance stocking of the anesthesia machine and dystocia cart. Coordinates the resuscitation of neonates.
• Sets up chute systems for bovine patients, assists in moving bovine patients though the chute system safely. Assists the Veterinarian with procedures such as; hoof timing and lameness, de-horning, and minor surgical procedures.
• Assists the Therio service with the breeding and breeding management of all large animal species as well as dogs; including but not limited to semen collection, vaginal exams, maintaining records for BSE, regular maintenance of the liquid nitrogen semen storage tank, and maintains supply inventory of all treatment rooms.

o AFTERHOURS/SWING/GRAVEYARD SHIFT:

• Communicates effectively with veterinarians and staff, while guiding students in performing critical and intensive nursing care or life-sustaining emergency care as needed.
• Responsible for following clinician-directed medical orders, ie: assists with after-hours emergency admissions, collects and preps samples for testing and analysis, runs in house labs, radiographs, sets up and maintains surgical sterile fields, properly performs and records treatments and observations in medical records, administers fluids, medications, and nutrition, maintains a clean, sanitary and functionally organized and safe service area, all with an emphasis on patient care.
• Under direction of clinician, monitors animal recovery and provides nursing care to critical care patients. Initiates and/or assists with implementation of emergency procedures during critical periods to sustain life of patient

27% STUDENT INSTRUCTION:

• Safely demonstrates/trains/assists/instructs veterinary students in the completion of general and advanced patent care procedures. Instructs students in all aspects of the hospital and veterinary nursing.

3% TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

• Completes annual safety and diversity training to comply with VTH standards.
• Completes the required continuing education to maintain a current veterinary technician license.

Minimum Qualifications

Must have current certification as a Veterinary Technician and ability to obtain and maintain Oregon certification within six months of hire date AND, demonstrated experience in animal handling and restraint in a clinical setting, as well as demonstrated experience and knowledge of:

• Drugs and medications typically used in veterinary care
• Aseptic techniques, patient preparation and medical procedure assistance
• Medical terminology
• Operating room procedures
• Anesthesia equipment and procedures
• Record keeping procedures for patient charts
• Animal anatomy and physiology
• Lifesaving techniques for animals
• Veterinary care procedures
• Basic mathematics (including drug dosage and fluid rate calculation)
• General computer skills

Finalists for this position will be required to complete a criminal background history and motor vehicle background criteria form. Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check. This position may require a valid driver license.

Additional Required Qualificationso Demonstrated high level of attention to detail.
o Excellent verbal and written communication an interpersonal skills; must have the ability to communicate professionally with a variety of individuals.
o Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and collaborate effectively with students, stall, faculty, and clients.
o This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.Preferred (Special) Qualificationso 2 or more years of experience providing medical care for large animals in a veterinary teaching hospital or veterinary clinic.
o Extensive knowledge and experience working with large animals in all aspects of veterinary nursing.
o Demonstrated ability to effectively instruct others in veterinary techniques.
o A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.Working Conditions / Work Scheduleo The VTH is a seven day per week, 24 hour per day hospital; therefore, weekend and holiday work may be required. Shift assignment may change based on operational needs and/or to maintain appropriate staffing levels.
o This position is located in an extremely busy Veterinary Teaching Hospital and works primarily with large animals.
o This position may be exposed to noxious odors, infectious diseases, chemicals, gas anesthetics, radiation, loud noises, wet and slippery floors, and machinery.
o This position has access to controlled substances and is responsible for administering controlled drugs and maintaining controlled drug logs.
o This position will often be required to move, which may include lifting and/or carrying, up to 50 pounds, as well as pushing or pulling objects weighing up to 200 pounds.
o This position requires walking, standing, running, stooping, bending, squatting, kneeling, and crawling on hard or uneven surfaces as necessary to provide care to animals.
o Working with and around small and large animals has certain inherent risks. Animal handling and restraint can lead to injury. To minimize risk to the employee in this positions, Oregon State University offers a rabies vaccination at the employer’s expense (acceptance/declination at the discretion of the appointee).
o Overtime, evening, on-call, and/or weekend hours required.
o This position is deemed essential. The employee in this position may be expected to report to work during inclement weather, emergency, and other University work curtailments or closures.This position is deemed essential and the incumbent may be expected to report to work during inclement weather, emergency and other University work curtailments or closures. Yes This position requires a clear and unambiguous commitment to compliance of all National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) regulations for Division I (FBS) universities. No Posting Number P03001CT
Number of Vacancies 1
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 10/18/2021
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Posting Date 05/27/2021
Full Consideration Date
Closing Date 10/06/2021
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants
Special Instructions to ApplicantsThis posting has been re-opened in order to expand the original applicant pool.

Applications will be reviewed based on the information submitted on the employment profile with education and work history along with any other requested documentation i.e. Posting specific question responses, transcripts, etc. Your profile MUST clearly show how you meet the minimum/required qualifications for the position. Resumes are NOT accepted at the application stage for classified staff positions.

Typically, the starting salary is at the lower end of the salary range.

For additional information please contact: [insert contact’s name] at [insert their contact information] (e.g., email address, mailing address if transcripts, licenses, and or certifications must be submitted).

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OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months. Offers of employment are contingent upon meeting all minimum qualifications including the criminal history check requirement.

Any required license and/or certification may be uploaded as License or Certification – 1 (and License or Certification -2, 3 and 4 as appropriate). The online application system will allow you to attach your license/certification if the PDF file is 9MB or less. If over 9MB in size, submit to contact person listed. The license and/or certification must be received by the closing date if not uploaded with your application.