Veterinary Technician Emergency

Emergency Technician

VCA Animal Specialty Group in Los Angeles is looking for an experienced Emergency Technician.

Location: 4641 Colorado Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90039

Schedule: Full-Time

Salary: $28 - $35 per hour, +/- Shift differentials for eligible shifts

ER RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assess patients as they come in through ER

Anesthesia induction (if licensed), monitoring, and recovery

Venipuncture & u/s guided cystocentesis

Catheter placement, including central lines

Perform all aspects of CPR (intubation/ventilation, compressions, administer medications, documentation, etc.)

Proficiency in placing and monitoring NG tubes and nasal cannulas

Take various radiographs

Assist Drs with exams and assessments

In-house and outside lab sample preparation

Fill pharmaceuticals

Client communication (assessments, updates, estimates, discharges, etc.)

ICU RESPONSIBILITIES:

In addition to the above ER responsibilities, ICU responsibilities include:

Manage critical patients and their treatment sheets

Calculate and administer CRIs (analgesics and/or pressors, i.e. Fentanyl, Norepinephrine, Propofol, etc.)

Knowledge of transfusions and blood products

Cross-match and blood type patients

Knowledge and management of chest tubes, JP drains, urinary catheters, telemetry, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE EMERGENCY TECHNICIAN POSITION:

Ability to work independently

Self-motivated and take initiative

Excellent time management skills

Ability to manage heavy caseloads

Maintain the highest standard of patient care

Ability to see the "big picture" when managing critical patients

Flexible schedule to accommodate shift coverage and on calls

Excellent communication skills with Drs, staff and clients

Working knowledge of computers/iPads

Ability to work in a team

Be willing to learn new skills and techniques

Train new hires, TAs, and Technician students

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).

VCA Animal Hospitals