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Job Posting Title:
Veterinary Technician 1, 2 or 3-Neurology
Position Type:
Professional / Unclassified
Department:
LSUAM VetMed - VTH - Admin - Nursing - Neurology (Torri Rae Collins (00006295))
Work Location:
Veterinary Medicine
Pay Grade:
Job Description:
Veterinary Technician 1:
20%Assist with restraint and positioning for a variety of techniques. Basic restraint for exams and procedures such as venipuncture to advanced positioning and restraint for advanced procedures such as cisternal CSF taps. Assist with lifting all sizes and weights of patients, assist in ambulation both indoors and outdoors. Assist with providing recumbency care to avoid common issues such as decubital sores and treating patients with these issues if they arise, by frequently changing their position, and applying appropriate methods for padding and avoiding pressure, bandages and wound care.
20%Assist with palpating urinary bladders, estimating quantity, and thoroughly expressing bladders on male and female cats and dogs. Placement and troubleshooting of urinary catheters both indwelling and temporary. Assist with diagnostic sample collection (urine, blood etc.) and appropriate preparation, protocol, handling and submission of samples for example blood cultures. Assist with placement of IV catheters and troubleshooting issues.
20%Assist with all aspects of minor procedures (set-up, instrumentation and size selection, follow-up care, clean up) such as muscle biopsy and electrodiagnostics as well as assisting in surgery, for example a craniotomy or sinusotomy. Comfortable with sterile technique. Learning and adhering to sample care and appropriate submission both in-house and to outside labs, local and national.
20% Assist with client communication and scheduling patient appointments and procedures. Communicate and maintain a record of such with rDVMs, clients, and other outside providers (diagnostic centers, or special-order entities for devices are supplements). Assist with maintaining complete records, estimates, and entering charges.
20%Assist with performing student service orientation with every block change. Other related duties as they pertain to the operation of the small animal hospital and specifically the support of the neurology service. Participate in the small animal blood bank and take on call for blood bank. Participate and meet the requirements and obligations of holiday assignments in support of SA ICU and ER as scheduled. Respond as called upon as an emergency response personnel member in the event of activation in response to any number and variety of emergent situations, to include outside normal duty hours and shift length. Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree or degree substitute- Associate’s degree in veterinary technology; OR CVT or equivalent; OR 3 years of experience in a working environment with similar duties.
Veterinary Technician 2:
20%Perform restraint and positioning for a variety of techniques. Basic restraint for exams and procedures such as venipuncture to advanced positioning and restraint for advanced procedures such as cisternal CSF taps. Perform, obtaining help as needed, with lifting all sizes and weights of patients, assist patients in ambulation both indoors and outdoors. Provide recumbency care to avoid common issues such as decubital sores and treating patients with these issues if they arise, by frequently changing their position, and applying appropriate methods for padding and avoiding pressure, bandages and wound care.
20%Perform palpating urinary bladders, estimating quantity, and thoroughly expressing bladders on male and female cats and dogs. Placement and troubleshooting of urinary catheters both indwelling and temporary. Perform diagnostic sample collection (urine, blood etc.) and appropriate preparation, protocol, handling and submission of samples for example blood cultures. Perform IV catheter placement and troubleshooting issues.
20%Perform all aspects of minor procedures (set-up, instrumentation and size selection, follow-up care, clean up) such as muscle biopsy and electrodiagnostics as well as assisting in surgery, for example a craniotomy or sinusotomy. Comfortable with sterile technique. Learning and adhering to sample care and appropriate submission both in-house and to outside labs, local and national.
20%Perform client communication and scheduling patient appointments and procedures. Communicate and maintain a record of such with rDVMs, clients, and other outside providers (diagnostic centers, or special-order entities for devices are supplements). Maintain complete records, estimates, and enter charges.
20%Perform student service orientation with every block change. Other related duties as they pertain to the operation of the small animal hospital and specifically the support of the neurology service. Participate in the small animal blood bank and take on call for blood bank. Participate and meet the requirements and obligations of holiday assignments in support of SA ICU and ER as scheduled. Respond as called upon as an emergency response personnel member in the event of activation in response to any number and variety of emergent situations, to include outside normal duty hours and shift length. Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree with 3 years of experience. Degree substitute- 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.
Veterinary Technician 3:
20%Demonstrate and instruct restraint and positioning for a variety of techniques. Basic restraint for exams and procedures such as venipuncture to advanced positioning and restraint for advanced procedures such as cisternal CSF taps. Demonstrate and instruct, obtaining assistance as necessary, lifting all sizes and weights of patients to aid in the ambulation of patients both indoors and outdoors. Demonstrate and instruct recumbency care to avoid common issues such as decubital sores and treating patients with these issues if they arise, by frequently changing their position, and applying appropriate methods for padding and avoiding pressure, bandages and wound care.
20%Demonstrate and instruct palpating urinary bladders, estimating quantity, and thoroughly expressing bladders on male and female cats and dogs. Placement and troubleshooting of urinary catheters both indwelling and temporary. Assist with diagnostic sample collection (urine, blood etc.) and appropriate preparation, protocol, handling and submission of samples for example blood cultures. Assist with placement of IV catheters and troubleshooting issues.
20% Demonstrate and instruct all aspects of minor procedures (set-up, instrumentation and size selection, follow-up care, clean up) such as muscle biopsy and electrodiagnostics as well as assisting in surgery, for example a craniotomy or sinusotomy. Demonstrate and instruct sterile technique. Learning and adhering to sample care and appropriate submission both in-house and to outside labs, local and national.
20%Perform client communication and scheduling patient appointments and procedures. Communicate and maintain a record of such with rDVMs, clients, and other outside providers (diagnostic centers, or special-order entities for devices are supplements). Maintain complete records, estimates, and entering charges.
20%Provide student service orientation with every block change. Other related duties as they pertain to the operation of the small animal hospital and specifically the support of the neurology service. Participate in the small animal blood bank and take on call for blood bank. Participate and meet the requirements and obligations of holiday assignments in support of SA ICU and ER as scheduled. Respond as called upon as an emergency response personnel member in the event of activation in response to any number and variety of emergent situations, to include outside normal duty hours and shift length. Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree with 4 years of experience. Degree substitute- 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.
Special or Physical Qualifications:
Required to work a variety of shifts including nights, weekends, holidays, and "on-call"/relief shifts.
Per PS 18- This position is a part of the Emergency Response Personnel - these personnel are linked with the hospital during any emergency response event and are expected to report in and perform as outlined in the emergency response plan.
Required to be capable of more than 50 pounds, standing or walking for prolonged periods, able to reach above and below the shoulder, vision (near sight), vision (far sight), kneel or sit on the floor, push/pulling, grasping, climbing, sitting, and/or bending
*Due to the nature of this position and/or responsibilities, this position is subject to random drug & alcohol testing in accordance with University Policy Statement 67*
To learn more about LSU Vet Med and Baton Rouge, please visit the links below:
LSU Vet Med: A Dynamic Biomedical Campus Shaping the Future of Animal and Human Health - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VK5x-ivpbBU)
LSU Vet Med website (https://www.lsu.edu/vetmed/index.php)
Baton Rouge visitor information (https://www.visitbatonrouge.com/)
We teach. We heal. We discover. We protect. Join us at LSU Vet Med as we make a profound difference in global health!
Additional Job Description:
Special Instructions:
Posting Date:
January 10, 2025
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
Additional Position Information:
Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
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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Essential Position (Y/N):
LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and SAME Agency:
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HCM Contact Information:
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