Preparation/Recovery Technician
About The Position
NAMSA pioneered the industry and was the first independent company in the world to focus solely on medical device materials for safety. NAMSA started testing medical devices before the U.S. Food and Drug Administration started regulating such products in 1976. We are shaping the industry. NAMSA has been a key contributor to the development of the test methods that govern our industry. We have become the industry’s premier provider. We provide support for clients during every step of the product development lifecycle and beyond. Come and work for an organization with the: Vision to inspire innovative MedTech solutions that advance global healthcare, improve patient lives and accelerate Client success and the Mission to deliver best-in-class global MedTech development solutions through our people, expertise and technology by adhering to our core Values: Act with integrity in everything we do. Provide best-in-class customer experiences. Develop superior talent and deliver expertise. Respond with agility and provide timely results. Embrace collaboration, diverse perspectives and ideas.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in scientific discipline or Associate of Science in Veterinary Technology required.
- Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, and talk or hear.
- Frequently required to reach with hands and arms, grasp, hold and manipulate equipment with hands, stoop, crouch, and kneel.
- Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds with assistance.
- Regularly required to move up to 250 lbs using mechanical assistance including pushing or pulling wheeled tables.
- May be required to view computer monitors and stand for extended periods of time.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, the ability to see a full range of colors, the ability to adjust focus, and exceptional spatial acuity and visual-kinesthetic coordination.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) or ALAT certification is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Monitors animals during the initial post-operative critical recovery phase during the first day immediately following surgery, including performing TPRs (temp, pulse, respiration), auscultation of the heart and lungs, assessing pain of animals at incision sites, changing wound dressings, and administering medications.
- Prepares animals for surgery including anesthetic calculations, performing sedation and induction, intubation, IV catheter placement, monitoring anesthesia, specimen collections, and surgical site preparation.
- Performs and documents a variety of activities, including but not limited to monitoring and charting of physiological data during surgical prep and recovery, documentation of medication administration, etc.
- Dispenses medications as prescribed by veterinarian and/or protocol specifications.
- Collects necessary lab work such as blood, fecal and urine collection and processing, etc.
- Communicates with veterinary staff, supervisor, and study directors regarding medical status of animals and recovery process.
- Operates, cleans, and maintains gas anesthesia machines, autoclave and other surgical equipment routinely utilized.
- Maintains an efficient and clean work area by organizing surgical prep and recovery areas.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Participates in pre-employment background and drug screen processes aligned to local, state and federal laws.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
