Cardiology Certified Veterinary Technician

Ethos Veterinary Health•Chicago, IL

2d•$22 - $27

About The Position

As the Cardiology Technician, you will be responsible for: Assist with all client communications, including scheduling, prescription refills, obtaining patient histories, and post-visit communication. Restrain patients for various procedures. Echocardiograms, ECG’s, blood pressures, and temporary pacemaker implantation. Draw blood samples, place IVCs, obtain blood pressures, take diagnostic-quality thoracic radiographs, obtain ECGs, set up the patient for continuous ECG monitoring, prepare the patient for at-home Holter monitoring, and set up Constant Rate of Infusions for emergency patients. Run anesthesia for various procedures. Be familiar with the setup, use, and maintenance of the ultrasound unit. Ensure prompt and complete referring veterinarian communications, including record requests, inpatient summaries, diagnostic results, and discharge letters. Create and present accurate financial estimates based on veterinarian’s recommendations. Audit invoices daily to ensure charges are accurate and update owners with current charges Facilitate client visits for patients in the ICU Ensure patients are ready for discharge, including discharge letters, medications (to go home/returned to stock), and belongings collected. Assist inpatient nurses with treatments, patient husbandry, and diagnostics. Assist the veterinarian with patient examinations and diagnostics. Set up for thoracocentesis or pericardiocentesis for the DVM to perform. Set up and perform procedures such as abdominocentesis. Monitor external laboratory samples from submission to completed results. Monitor worklist and diagnostic tab in EzyVet. Review and streamline inpatient treatment sheets as directed by the veterinarian.

Requirements

Strong communication skills, verbal and written.
Strong multitasking and organizational skills
Proactive thinking to anticipate the needs of the patients and team.
Willingness to be flexible and take on additional responsibilities as needed.
The ability to work in a highly collaborative environment and a commitment to developing long-term relationships with colleagues, clients, and the community is required.
Maintain a positive outlook and ability to work well in stressful situations.
Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) license, or scheduled VTNE test day, required
New graduates or current CVT students are welcome to apply
Minimum of 2 years of technical experience
Ability to stand continuously up to 10 hours a day
Ability to lift and restrain patients up to 50lbs
Ability to work in a collaborative environment
Fluent English skills (speaking & reading) are required for the role; fluency in multiple languages a plus.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
Consistently demonstrates strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently with little supervision
Demonstrates time management skills, ability to multi-task and prioritize daily work
Demonstrates excellent follow-through and attention to detail
Demonstrates ability to be flexible and adjust to a changing environment

Responsibilities

Assist with all client communications, including scheduling, prescription refills, obtaining patient histories, and post-visit communication.
Restrain patients for various procedures. Echocardiograms, ECG’s, blood pressures, and temporary pacemaker implantation.
Draw blood samples, place IVCs, obtain blood pressures, take diagnostic-quality thoracic radiographs, obtain ECGs, set up the patient for continuous ECG monitoring, prepare the patient for at-home Holter monitoring, and set up Constant Rate of Infusions for emergency patients.
Run anesthesia for various procedures.
Be familiar with the setup, use, and maintenance of the ultrasound unit.
Ensure prompt and complete referring veterinarian communications, including record requests, inpatient summaries, diagnostic results, and discharge letters.
Create and present accurate financial estimates based on veterinarian’s recommendations.
Audit invoices daily to ensure charges are accurate and update owners with current charges
Facilitate client visits for patients in the ICU
Ensure patients are ready for discharge, including discharge letters, medications (to go home/returned to stock), and belongings collected.
Assist inpatient nurses with treatments, patient husbandry, and diagnostics.
Assist the veterinarian with patient examinations and diagnostics.
Set up for thoracocentesis or pericardiocentesis for the DVM to perform.
Set up and perform procedures such as abdominocentesis.
Monitor external laboratory samples from submission to completed results.
Monitor worklist and diagnostic tab in EzyVet.
Review and streamline inpatient treatment sheets as directed by the veterinarian.