WAE-Veterinary Technician 1, 2, or 3 - Small Animal ICU

Louisiana State University•Baton Rouge, LA

57d•Onsite

About The Position

The Intensive Care Unit operates on a 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year basis. Our state-of-the-art facilities have a 52 patient capacity with a constant coverage for the animals receiving treatment. The small animal intensive care unit also serves as an anesthesia and surgery recovery area as well as a triaging center for small animal emergencies seen at the veterinary teaching hospital. WAE-Veterinary Technician 1: 50% Assist with a variety of highly technical clinical procedures associated with care and treatment of critically ill animals utilizing life support techniques and intensive care procedures and equipment. Assist with administering medications, placement of intravenous catheters, perform venipuncture, cystocentesis, abdominal/thoracic taps, etc. Monitor patients to recovery of anesthetized patients; maintaining accurate and complete records of vital signs, treatments, procedures, and medical notes associated. Participate/ lead nursing rounds at shift change. Appropriately relay patient signalment, status, plan, and nursing considerations. 30% Assist with maintaining the ICU in a state of readiness. Always prepared when the need for CPCR techniques, and emergency therapy arises. To include completion of daily, weekly, and monthly chores. Equipment quality controls, Inventory, and stocking. Assist with various course curriculum laboratories. 15% As needed support the Emergency Service: Assist with admitting, assessment and emergency stabilization of patients presenting to the emergency service. Provide general information over the phone. Assist with maintaining a daily census of all patients in ICU along with procedures and hospitalization fees. Assist with data entry for all charges daily. Holiday shifts and emergency response personnel. Class II drug handling: > responsible for checking dosage and requested amount > obtaining drug and maintain required records. > ensuring proper administration and compatibility with other drugs. > proper disposal of any unused drugs (seal broken). Other related duties as they pertain to the operation of the hospital and emergency and critical care. 5% Other related duties as they pertain to the operation of the hospital and emergency and critical care. WAE-Veterinary Technician 2: 50% Perform a variety of highly technical clinical procedures associated with care and treatment of critically ill animals utilizing life support techniques and intensive care procedures and equipment. Administer medications, placement of intravenous catheters, perform venipuncture, cyctocentesis, abdominal/thoracic taps, etc. Monitor patients to recovery of anesthetized patients; maintaining accurate and complete records of vital signs, treatments, procedures, and medical notes associated. Participate/ lead nursing rounds at shift change. Appropriately relay patient signalment, status, plan, and nursing considerations. 30% Maintain the ICU in a state of readiness. Always prepared when the need for CPCR techniques, and emergency therapy arises. To include completion of daily, weekly, and monthly chores. Equipment quality controls, Inventory, and stocking. Participate in various course curriculum laboratories. 15% As needed support the Emergency Service: Aiding in the admitting, assessment and emergency stabilization of patients presenting to the emergency service. Provide general information over the phone. Maintain a daily census of all patients in ICU along with procedures and hospitalization fees. Complete data entry for all charges daily. Holiday shifts and emergency response personnel. Class II drug handling: > responsible for checking dosage and requested amount > obtaining drug and maintain required records. > ensuring proper administration and compatibility with other drugs. > proper disposal of any unused drugs (seal broken). 5% Other related duties as they pertain to the operation of the hospital and emergency and critical care. WAE-Veterinary Technician 3: 50% Perform/Instruct/teach a variety of highly technical clinical procedures associated with care and treatment of critically ill animals utilizing life support techniques and intensive care procedures and equipment. Administer medications, placement of intravenous catheters, perform venipuncture, cyctocentesis, abdominal/thoracic taps, etc. Monitor patients to recovery of anesthetized patients; maintaining accurate and complete records of vital signs, treatments, procedures, and medical notes associated. Participate/ lead nursing rounds at shift change. Appropriately relay patient signalment, status, plan, and nursing considerations. 30% Maintain the ICU in a state of readiness. Always prepared when the need for CPCR techniques, and emergency therapy arises. To include completion of daily, weekly, and monthly chores. Equipment quality controls, Inventory, and stocking. Participate and teach in various course curriculum laboratories. 15% As needed support the Emergency Service: Aiding in the admitting, assessment and emergency stabilization of patients presenting to the emergency service. Provide general information over the phone. Maintain a daily census of all patients in ICU along with procedures and hospitalization fees. Complete data entry for all charges daily. Holiday shifts and emergency response personnel. Class II drug handling: > responsible for checking dosage and requested amount > obtaining drug and maintain required records. > ensuring proper administration and compatibility with other drugs. > proper disposal of any unused drugs (seal broken). 5% Other related duties as they pertain to the operation of the hospital and emergency and critical care.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree OR Associate's degree in veterinary technology OR CVT or equivalent OR 3 years of experience in a working environment with similar duties.
Bachelor's Degree, and 3 years of applicable experience OR Associate's degree in veterinary technology with 2 years of applicable experience OR CVT or equivalent with 2 years of applicable experience OR 5 Years of experience in a working environment with similar duties OR 2 years of experience as a Veterinary Technician 1 at LSU SVM.
Bachelor's Degree with 4 years of applicable experience OR Associate's degree in veterinary technology with 4 years experience OR Certification as a vet tech or equivalent with 4 years experience OR 7 Years of experience in a working environment with similar duties.

Nice To Haves

CVT or equivalent with 1 year of applicable experience.
CVT, RVT, LVT Certified, Registered or Licensed Veterinary Technician.
CVT or equivalent with 3 years of applicable experience.
CVT or equivalent with 5 years of applicable experience.

Responsibilities

Assist with a variety of highly technical clinical procedures associated with care and treatment of critically ill animals utilizing life support techniques and intensive care procedures and equipment.
Assist with administering medications, placement of intravenous catheters, perform venipuncture, cystocentesis, abdominal/thoracic taps, etc.
Monitor patients to recovery of anesthetized patients; maintaining accurate and complete records of vital signs, treatments, procedures, and medical notes associated.
Participate/ lead nursing rounds at shift change.
Appropriately relay patient signalment, status, plan, and nursing considerations.
Assist with maintaining the ICU in a state of readiness.
Always prepared when the need for CPCR techniques, and emergency therapy arises.
To include completion of daily, weekly, and monthly chores.
Equipment quality controls, Inventory, and stocking.
Assist with various course curriculum laboratories.
As needed support the Emergency Service: Assist with admitting, assessment and emergency stabilization of patients presenting to the emergency service.
Provide general information over the phone.
Assist with maintaining a daily census of all patients in ICU along with procedures and hospitalization fees.
Assist with data entry for all charges daily.
Holiday shifts and emergency response personnel.
Class II drug handling: > responsible for checking dosage and requested amount > obtaining drug and maintain required records. > ensuring proper administration and compatibility with other drugs. > proper disposal of any unused drugs (seal broken).
Perform a variety of highly technical clinical procedures associated with care and treatment of critically ill animals utilizing life support techniques and intensive care procedures and equipment.
Maintain the ICU in a state of readiness.
Participate in various course curriculum laboratories.
Aiding in the admitting, assessment and emergency stabilization of patients presenting to the emergency service.
Maintain a daily census of all patients in ICU along with procedures and hospitalization fees.
Complete data entry for all charges daily.
Perform/Instruct/teach a variety of highly technical clinical procedures associated with care and treatment of critically ill animals utilizing life support techniques and intensive care procedures and equipment.
Participate and teach in various course curriculum laboratories.

Benefits

LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

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