Veterinary Technician - ICU

Purpose: Provide technical and clerical support for the doctors, high quality medical care for the patients, and support for their family members, and all other activities associated with the ICU department. Qualifications A Registered Veterinary Technician with advanced skills, knowledge, and experience. Must be able to effectively communicate, multi-task, work as a part of a team, and solve problems. Must show professionalism, strong work ethics, flexibility, integrity, and initiative. Must be a licensed Veterinary Technician. Required Abilities Communication skills: Able to communicate clearly with other team members and doctors. Fluent in English (written and spoken) and able to spell common medical words. Ability to multi-task: Able to complete various tasks and treatments with little supervision as directed by multiple doctors, supervisors or team members. Customer Service Skills: Able to interact with clients and patients while maintaining a positive, energetic and professional demeanor. Must be able to explain procedures and treatments before, during and after they are performed. Great customer service skills are a must! Problem solving skills: Accurately assess patient conditions and notify appropriate doctors. Interest and knowledge to learn the processes behind diseases to better understand problems that may occur. Information processing: Able to receive and complete oral and written instructions and carry them out accurately and consistently. Mathematical skills: Able to quickly, efficiently, and with no mistakes, calculate medications based on patient’s weight. Computer skills: All treatments, procedures, diagnostics, vitals, etc must be entered into the patient’s record on the computer. Time Management skills: Able to accurately and efficiently provide high quality care and treatment to all our patients. Time management is a must to maintain smooth flow. Teamwork: Must be able to work as a cohesive and collaborative unit with the other team members. Initiative: Must have the ability to assess and initiate action to resolve or improve a situation independently. Must want to improve skills and knowledge and advance in the industry/organization. Must have the drive to go above and beyond for our clients, patients, and team members. Autonomy: Ability to work with little supervision but be able to ask questions when needed. Dedication and Commitment to Quality Care: A deep commitment to the veterinary field and to sustaining a high level of patient care. Job Functions and Responsibilities Basic ICU Treatments Drug calculations and administration (SQ, IM, IV, PO, etc) Monitoring and assessing patient status Patient cleanliness and comfort Collection of blood, fecal, urine, or other samples for diagnostics Understanding and using basic aseptic techniques Accurately interpreting doctor orders Checking medications and dosages with other technicians for accuracy Care for boarders Other various simple treatments Advanced Treatments and Skills Placement/maintenance/troubleshooting of urinary catheters, nasal cannulas, and sampling catheters, and central lines Maintenance/troubleshooting various drains and aspiration tubes Administering/monitoring blood or plasma transfusions Set up/maintaining/troubleshooting ventilators, electrocardiograms, and other equipment Consistently monitoring CVP and/or patient hydration status Calculating/preparing/administering CRIs Neonatal care, including tube feeding Treating patients in isolation contamination free Other various advanced treatments Maintenance of the Department Keeping patient paper records up to date Keeping patient computer records and charges up to date Scheduling boarding appointments, and maintaining appointment book Properly storing and maintaining equipment and supplies Stocking supplies, and notifying supervisors of low stock Ensuring Doctors' orders are current Proper cleaning of runs, cages, dishes, counters and sinks Emergency and late hours Triage Cardiopulmonary Cerebral Resuscitation Assisting night doctor with appointments and emergencies Set up, anesthesia, treatments for emergency surgeries Radiography Lab work Department and client communications Properly discharging patients, including instructions on medications and treatments to be done at home Participate in departmental, staff, training and other meetings that are required Keeping doctors informed of the status of their patients Addressing departmental issues through proper channels Providing patient updates to their family members Relaying information between doctors, technicians, and clients Clearly and accurately record all patient information to other staff members via green hospital sheets, cage cards, and the medical record. Departmental training Participation in training and nurturing of fellow technicians Introduction of new, accurate information useful to the department Disseminating accurate information regarding procedures/protocols Hours Full Time - 40 hours a week ICU is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Compensation Base wage starts at $31.50-42.00/hr. including differentials Differentials Swing shift: Additional $3/hr. for shifts starting between 12pm and 4:59pm Overnight shift: Additional $10/hr. for shifts starting between 5pm and 4am Weekend shift: additional $3/hr. for any weekend shifts worked 401(k) Flexible spending account Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Equal Opportunity Employer NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation. #J-18808-Ljbffr National Veterinary Associates