Veterinary Technician - Dialysis

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Posted Job Title

Veterinary Technician-Dialysis

Job Profile Title

Veterinary Technician E

Job Description Summary

We are seeking a Veterinary Technician with experience in veterinary medicine and who is comfortable with critical care medicine. This nurse will provide care to dialysis patients and work within other areas of nursing as needed.

Job Description

Nursing Responsibilities

• Client and referring veterinarian communication via email and phone
• Communication and coordination with other services (nurse, clinicians and students) within Penn Vet regarding presenting complaint, diagnostics performed and projected plan of care
• Unit maintenance including managing maintenance contracts, organization, and inventory (Eventually this will include performing routine machine maintenance and keeping all necessary equipment in clean and working order)
• Technical procedures such as patient support and monitoring during treatment, long and short-term intravenous catheter placement, drug administration, sedation and monitoring, blood transfusion administration and monitoring
• Provide surgical assistance for the placement of long-term hemodialysis catheters
• Manage charging for all ECT procedures and treatments
• Provide excellent patient care by applying full knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, pharmacology, specialized equipment usage, and specialized drug administration
• Prepare and assist with complex procedures including hemodialysis, hemoperfusion, plasmapheresis, ECG monitoring and interpretation, emergency CPCR, venous and arterial cut down, and various other routine and emergency diagnostic testing and procedures
• Responsible for supervising, coaching, teaching and orienting students, interns and residents regarding excellent patient care and technical procedures
• Record a variety of data relating to patient care and treatments and service related communications
• Maintain a clean working environment to ensure infectious disease standards are followed and infection is not spread
• Work in other nursing areas when there are no ECT cases. This will be assigned by the Director of Nursing

This position is eligible for a sign-on incentive of $1000. Please contact Amy Shields, Talent Acquisition Specialist, [email protected] for further details regarding the sign-on incentive.

Qualifications

Must be a Certified Veterinary Technician with a minimum of 4 years of experience. Emergency and critical care experience is preferred. Must be able to conduct yourself in a composed and professional manner, especially under pressure. Must have dedication and desire to have an active and essential role in the growth and development of the dialysis service. Must also have the ability to multi-task while paying close attention to detail and be able to work independently as well as in a team environment, while demonstrating a high level of initiative and motivation. Excellent organization skills are essential.

Veterinary Technician C has 4+ years of veterinary experience

Veterinary Technician D has 5+ years of veterinary experience

Veterinary Technician E has 8+ years of veterinary experience +/- VTS

All must be certified

Minimum starting salaries increase with each level. Relevant education, experience, skills, and licenses/ certifications are among the factors considered in salary offers.

​Hours

8am-4pm Monday-Friday

**Flexibility with hours (earlier start time or later end time may be needed occasionally based on service schedule and emergency cases)

Physical Requirement: Must be able to stand, bend, stoop for prolonged periods of time. Ability to lift 25 + pounds with assistance. Working conditions can be noisy with barking dogs.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaVeterinary Technician E

Department / School

School of Veterinary Medicine

Pay Range

$29.81 - $40.00 Hourly Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job’s level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.

Equal Opportunity Statement 

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin(including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protectedunder applicable federal, state or local law.

Special Requirements 
Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

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