Technician Assistant - ECC & Procedures Float
About The Position
The Primary function of the ECC Technician Assistant is to provide exceptional care of both patients and clients by service as an extension of the veterinarian or technician. To promote professional growth through education and learning opportunities. This position will report directly to the ER/ICU TA Support Team Manager. Essential role '!• Assist veterinary technician with treatments and procedures as requested. ,.:,. Demonstrate basic understanding of proper restra int, normal patient vitals, medications and procedures. ,.:,. Set up for minor procedures and help to clean procedure room when requested. '!• Assist with diagnost ics when requested. ,.:,. Ensure wellbeing and cleanliness of patients. '!• Confirm treatments and charges are correct in EMR when req uested. ,.:,. Work to stock and ref111 nurse stations around the floor '!• Assist with documentation as well as participate in CPR when warranted. ,.:,. Maintain cleanliness of treatment rooms and laundry upkeep '!• Report any sentinel event or adverse reactions in patients to the DVM and supervisor immediately. Cooperate fully in any subsequent investigation. '!• Full-time team members are required to work a minimum of 30 hours per week. Part-time team members are required to work a minimum of 30 hours per month, but not more than 29.5 hours in one week. This Job description is a living document and may be altered by the Leadership team at any time. In addition to the above duties position will perform any other duties requested and adhered to the team member guidebook and any other governing policies at AERC.
Requirements
- Excessive walking and standing, frequent squatting
- Able to work at all clinic locations
- Incur risk of injury from animals
- Ability to work well under pressure and high levels of stress
- Incur exposure to zoonotic diseases, radiation, anesthesia and possible hazardous medications or substances
- Two years of experience working in veterinary practice
- Two years of experience working in client service
Nice To Haves
- Current student or recent graduate of veterinary technician program preferred.
- Recover CPR and/or Fear Free certification a plus
Responsibilities
- Assist veterinary technician with treatments and procedures as requested.
- Demonstrate basic understanding of proper restraint, normal patient vitals, medications and procedures.
- Set up for minor procedures and help to clean procedure room when requested.
- Assist with diagnostics when requested.
- Ensure wellbeing and cleanliness of patients.
- Confirm treatments and charges are correct in EMR when requested.
- Work to stock and refill nurse stations around the floor
- Assist with documentation as well as participate in CPR when warranted.
- Maintain cleanliness of treatment rooms and laundry upkeep
- Report any sentinel event or adverse reactions in patients to the DVM and supervisor immediately.
- Cooperate fully in any subsequent investigation.
- Perform any other duties requested and adhered to the team member guidebook and any other governing policies at AERC.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
