Community Surgery Anesthesia Technician (ANML HEALTH TCHN 3)

University of California - Davis • Davis, CA, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 5m ago

Job Summary

Independent of supervision in a hospital setting, as a significant part of daily duties, responsible for monitoring anesthesia for patients with life-threatening illness or injury, whose conditions are likely to change on a moment-to-moment basis. Facilitates clinical teaching activities, patient care and client service within the Small Animal Community Surgery Service (CSS). Locations include the Gourley Clinical Teaching Center (GCTC) and the Center for Companion Animal Health (CCAH) units. Assist with and facilitate the daily receiving of patients into the CSS. Induce and maintain anesthesia, provide technical support, and coordinate and maintain a daily surgery schedule. Perform and instruct students in proper anesthetic and surgical preparation techniques. Take radiographs and assist with ultrasound examinations of patients. Assist in communication with clients, client education, and admit/discharge patients.

RECRUITMENT PERIOD ONE MONTH: Applicants will be screened after two weeks; and then on a weekly basis. The position can be filled prior to the removal date.

Apply By Date: November 6, 2024 at 11:59pm

Minimum Qualifications

Current California Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) License.
Experience with animal restraint, placing catheters, and venipuncture.
Experience maintaining, & monitoring anesthesia in small animal patients.
Experience responding to emergencies and providing CPR.
Skill to independently provide intense moment to moment monitoring and reassessment of emergent, critically ill or anesthetized patients.
Interpersonal, oral and written communication skills to interact with a diverse group of students, staff, clinicians and clients and recognize and manage difficult/unpleasant situations and/or individuals.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with aseptic/sterile scrubbing, gowning and gloving techniques.
Experience handling complications of various surgical procedures; anticipating and responding quickly to surgeons and patient's needs.
Experience instructing/performing a surgical shave and scrub, safely without contaminating surgery site; transport/move patients to O.R.

Key Responsibilities

50% - Clinical Service Support
40% - Instruction
10% - Equipment and Facilities Maintenance

Department Overview

The Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (VMTH) is a unit that provides clinical case material in support of the teaching programs throughout the School of Veterinary Medicine on a 24-hour basis. Its primary objectives are to train professional (veterinary) students, graduate clinical students (interns and residents), and graduate academic students; to provide veterinary services to the public; to serve as a referral center for practicing veterinarians, and to advance veterinary medical knowledge. Community Surgery is a 5 doctor practice that provides an excellent level of surgical care to dogs and cats with a focus on DVM student instruction. Community Surgery aides many shelter and rescue programs in our surrounding area as well as clients. In addition to spays and neuters, we perform enucleations, prophylactic gastropexy, limb amputations, mastectomy, and more. We are supported by a strong team of technicians and work alongside the specialty services at the VMTH. This position is part of a dedicated team that makes a meaningful contribution to the education of upcoming veterinarians.

Want to be part of the most innovative veterinary team in the country? We are looking for a veterinary technician to work alongside our world leading faculty clinicians and technicians, helping them teach the next generation of veterinarians while also serving the animals and pet owners of our community.

Benefits

Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals.

Physical Demands

Standing - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
Walking - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
Sitting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Lifting/Carrying 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Lifting/Carrying over 50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Pushing/Pulling over 50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Bending/Stooping - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Squatting/Kneeling - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Twisting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Occasional Up to 3 Hours

Environmental Demands

Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Loud noise levels - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Marked changes in humidity or temperature - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Microwave/Radiation - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Uneven Surfaces or Elevations - Occasional Up to 3 Hours

Mental Demands

Sustained attention and concentration - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Complex problem solving/reasoning - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Ability to organize & prioritize - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
Communication skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
Numerical skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
Constant Interaction - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
Customer/Patient Contact - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours

Work Environment

Work occasional overtime and various hours on short notice (including covering staff shortages and holiday shifts). This position is subject to Medical Surveillance procedures and review in accordance with Federal and State Laws and Regulations and University Policy. Work under regular exposure to zoonotic diseases, anesthesia, cleaning chemicals and exposure to radioactive patients. May require working with or around areas with sick animals, hazardous materials, and/or infectious diseases, and distraught clients. Work in high traffic areas with noise from animals and people.

Special Requirements

This is a critical position, as defined by UC policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon successful completion of background check(s), including but not limited to criminal record history background check(s).
This is a position with direct access to or responsibility for controlled substances, high risk hazardous chemicals, biological or radioactive/nuclear materials.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At UC Davis, we're solving life's most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We grow from every challenge we take on and we don't just maintain - we improve. We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds and you belong here. As you consider joining UC Davis, please explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education, and our latest efforts to outgrow the expected. The University of California, Davis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

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