Technician, Sedation and Monitoring, Veterinary Medical Centre
About The Position
As the Sedation and Monitoring Technician, you will provide coverage for requested sedation and monitoring of patients for all departments of the hospital. This position will communicate with services and assist in planning and initiating sedation for patient care within the hospital. Reporting to the Manager Health Services, this position functions during the core hours of the hospital. Animal handling and manipulations are a constant part of the position. This position works in an animal facility with small (canine, feline, avian, and some exotics) which exposes employees to animal dander, waste, and unpredictability; and requires a substantial amount of lifting, moving, and cleaning of equipment/work area. Subject to some unpleasant odours, dress code, and traffic pattern restrictions.
Requirements
- Graduate of a recognized two-year veterinary technology program
- Registered or eligible for registration with Saskatchewan Association of Veterinary Technologists (SAVT)
- Member or eligible for membership with the Saskatchewan Veterinary Medical Association (SVMA)
- Demonstrated proficient technical skills in anesthesia, sedation and/or radiology
- Sound knowledge of sedation protocols/anesthesiology
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to prioritize in a constantly changing environment
- Ability to effectively work independently as well as part of a team, maintaining a professional and positive demeanor in a dynamic environment
- Ability to evaluate the work of others
- Demonstrated effective organizational and time management skills
- Ability to perform moderate physical labor and tolerate exposure to a wide variety of animals
Nice To Haves
- At least three years of experience in the fields of anesthesia, sedation and/or radiology
Responsibilities
- Manages and monitors critically ill patients
- Emergency animal care
- Maintenance and recovery from sedations as instructed by licensed veterinarians
- Monitors performance of aseptic techniques and arranges environment for implementation of optimum patient care
- Handling and restraining of animals
- Organizing case load for the day
- Communicating with areas requesting assistance
- Maintaining health records
- Planning and proposing sedation protocols
- Administering sedation and appropriate monitoring during procedures
- Assists with the supervision of teaching undergraduate veterinary and veterinary technology program students
- Maintains equipment, supplies, and facility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
