Registered Veterinary Technician - Cardiology

RegisteredVeterinaryTechnician-Cardiology New Pay Range: $21.00 - $34.90 Classification: Full-Time WhyYouShouldConsiderUs OurMission: ToProvideExcellenceinCarewithLove. Weachievethis by: Practicingthehighestqualityteam-basedcare; Creatingonepracticewithinamulti-specialtyenvironment; Caringforourpatients,eachother,ourclients,andourfamilyveterinarians; Creatingatrusting,emotional,andempatheticbond. AsamemberoftheFourSeasonsVeterinarySpecialiststeam,yourdesireformedicineand kindness for pets and people is matched with a commitment to your professional growth. We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, dental and vision insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, matching retirement plan,paidvacationandsickleave,uniforms,continuingeducationallowances,onlinetraining, personal pet care discounts, employee assistance program, onsite wellness coach, great work-life integration and more! Weareanorganizationthattakesprideinourcollaborationandcohesionwithintheworkplace and we are excited to add another skilled and motivated individual to our team! Moreinformationaboutourhospitalcanbefoundat RegisteredVeterinaryTechnician-Cardiology We’relookingforaCardiologyTechnicianwhobringsbothstrongtechnicalskillsandapositive team spirit to every shift. This role calls for someone who’s confident with advanced veterinary procedures, thrives in a fast-paced specialty and emergency environment, and knows how to keep calm when things get critical. You should be comfortable with ECGs, echocardiograms, client communication, patient handling, and working closely with our cardiologists to provide top-tier care. You’llbepartofacollaborative,experiencedgroupthatsupportseachother,sharesknowledge, and delivers compassionate care to every patient.

DUTIESAND RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical Skills ScheduleappointmentsandmedicalproceduresfortheCardiologist. Performappropriateanimalrestraintforexamsandrecordfindingsontheexamform. Accurately acquire and record temperatures, pulses, respirations, weights and take patienthistoriesandmaintainpatientrecordsbyrecordingallconversationswithclientin patient file. Performvenipuncture,catheterization,runningCBCsandlookingatbloodsmears. Obtainlaboratorysamplesincludingurineandfeces. Prepareappropriatelabrequestformsandsubmitappropriatesamples. Preparespecimenstobesenttoreferencelaboratories,shiplabworkto,andtake results from reference laboratories. Checklaboratoryvaluestomakesuretheyarewithinnormallimitsandnotify the Cardiologist if they are not. Administerinjectable,oral,anddermalmedications. Giveinjectionsinaccordancewithgovernmentregulationsanddoctor’sorders. Updatepatientstatusdailyatrequiredtimes. AccuratelyacquirebloodpressureandoxygensaturationreadingsandEKGtracings. Maintainlogsforcontrolledsubstances. Enterchargesinthecomputerandprepareestimates. KnowledgeofAmbulatoryECGplacementandrecording. Stocksuppliesandcleanandmaintaincardiologysuite,equipment,andinduction. Accuratelyfilloutprescriptionformsandplaceprescriptionordersatoffsitepharmacies for new and refill prescriptions. Communicatewithreferringveterinarians. Communicatewithclientsregardingthemedicalstatusoftheirpetandprovideaccurate information to them regarding procedure for home care and hospital protocols. Enterpatientstatusdailyinthetreatmentsoftware. Enterallchargesaccruedbyinpatientsandoutpatients. Admitanddischargepatients. Assistwithoutpatientandinpatientappointments. Reviewmedicalrecordsandnotestodiscernthenatureofthevisitandanytestsor procedures that may be needed. Keep Cardiologist apprised of potential problems. Assistandpreparesuppliesforoutpatientappointmentsandphysicalexaminations. CommunicationSkills Haveapositiveattitudeandwillingtolearnnewprocedures. Keepdoctorsinformedofthepatient'sconditionandanypotentialproblems. Communicate with clients regarding the medical information of their pet, provide accurateinformationtothemregardingprocedures,followup/homecare,hospital policies, diagnostics, and basic disease processes. MonitorAllyDVMandCardiologyexternalandinternalemail Monitorhospitalwidecommunicationsincluding,Slack,GoogleGroups,TheScoop Newsletter etc. Helpscheduleappointmentsandmedicalprocedures

QUALIFICATIONS

Required: Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) Minimum2yearsrecentveterinaryexperience Skilledinanimalhandling,lifting,restraint,andabletostandforextendedperiods. ProficientinIVcatheterplacement,blooddraws,labwork,anesthesiamonitoring, medication administration, and triage. Solidknowledgeofveterinaryproceduresandterminology;committedtocontinued learning. UnderstandingofOSHA,DEA,andanimalhealthregulations. Preferred: FamiliaritywithFearFreehandlingtechniques. ExperiencewithCornerstoneandInstinctsoftware.

SAFETY

FollowOSHAandUSPguidelinesforsafetyandhandlingofhazardousmaterials Followestablishedhospitalsafetyprotocolsforanimalhandling,controlled substances, radiation protection, bite wounds, and equipment use Maintainfamiliaritywithfederalandstateanimalhealthlaws,includingOSHAand DEA regulations Physical Demands The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met to successfullyperformtheessentialfunctionsofthisjob.Reasonableaccommodationsmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Abilitytostand,walk,forextendedperiods Frequentbending,kneeling,reaching,crouching,crawlingandtwistingtoexamine patients, re-stock inventory or move medical equipment. Theemployeeisoccasionallyrequiredtoclimborbalanceandholdanimalsin awkward, static positions for X-rays or maintaining surgical postures. Theemployeemustfrequentlyliftand/ormoveupto50poundsandoccasionallylift and/or move more than 100 pounds with assistance. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodationmaybemadetoenableindividualswithdisabilitiestoperformtheessential functions. WhileperformingthedutiesofthisJob,theemployeeisfrequentlyexposedtoriskof radiation. Theemployeeisoccasionallyexposedtomovingmechanicalparts,fumesor airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. Thenoiselevelintheworkenvironmentisusuallymoderateto loud. Employees may encounter animals or work in environments where zoonoticdiseasescouldbepresent,posingariskoftransmission.Propersafetyprotocolsand protective measures must be followed at all times to minimize this risk Theemployeeisroutinelyexposedtobodilyfluids,strongchemicals,anesthesia gases, and the physical risk of being bitten or scratched by stressed patients Involvesscheduledon-call,overnight,andweekendcoveragedependingonhospital needs

PERSONAL CONDUCT

Adheretoallhospitalprotocolsandstandards. Showsrespectandsensitivityforculturaldifferences. Promotesaharassment-freeenvironment. Serve as a representative of the hospital, displaying tact, consideration, courtesy, compassion,professionalism,andapositiveattitudeinallinteractionswithpatients,clients and all members of the hospital staff. Demonstrateteamworkandinitiativebyassistingotheremployeesandproactivelysearch for additional work during periods of down time The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job.It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements.Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassigndutiesandresponsibilitiestothisjobatanytime.Reasonableaccommodationsmaybe made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. #J-18808-Ljbffr Colorado Psychiatric