Veterinary Technician

Job Description

*This position provides support to the surgical operations department by acting in the roles of room circulator, prep and anesthesia technician. This position requires considerable knowledge of and ability to perform a variety of surgery technician responsibilities, interaction with veterinarians, study directors and engineers in support of pre-clinical studies. 

*Understand and be committed to the Medtronic Mission and PRL Vision and Values 

*Know and maintain compliance with GLP, FDA, USDA, AAALAC, IACUC and all regulations and guidelines as they apply 

*Understand and execute on Standard Operating Procedures, work instructions, department guidelines, policies and study protocols 

*Perform general housekeeping duties such as cleaning, stocking and organizing which includes: 

Check equipment calibration dates 

Check for expired drugs 

Perform Laundry duties 

Pull supplies for upcoming studies 

*Ensure surgical and procedure rooms are clean, set up for all procedures and comply with quality room checks at the end of the day 

Clean, package, sterilize and distribute all instruments, equipment and supplies 

Data entry and clerical functions 

*Support human cadaver procedures 

*Be available for late night or weekend work 

*Perform and assess radiographs using a computed radiography system 

*Use proper handling of controlled substance. 

*Perform the role of OR circulator, including but not limited to: 

*Prepare an operating room for chronic procedures 

Open sterile product 

Operate a fluoroscopy machine to collect and save images 

Perform contrast injections for angiography 

Transfer data to a PACS system and ensure data integrity 

*Perform the role of anesthesia technician, including, but not limited to: 

Perform pre-op physical exam and ASA status evaluation 

Perform drug calculations 

Perform blood collections 

Anesthesia induction and intubation of pigs, sheep, calves, dogs, rabbits and rodents 

Operate anesthesia machine, anesthesia monitoring equipment and fluid/drug pumps for anesthesia maintenance 

Perform anesthesia monitoring including EtCO2, invasive blood pressure, Capnograph and spO2. 

Perform euthanasia on animals independent of a veterinarian 

Place arterial and intravenous catheters 

Place urinary catheters

Qualifications

Certified Veterinary Technician with at least 1-2 years of experience with animal restraint, venipuncture, radiology, anesthesia and recovery.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Able to read, understand and follow department and facility procedures and policies. 

• Demonstrate legible handwriting 

• Experience handling multiple animal species 

• Experience working independently and in a team environment 

• Experience communicating individually and within a team 

• Experience working with computer applications and web-based applications 

Additional Information

All information will be kept confidential.

Jona Mae M. Versoza

Recruitment Consultant

Medical Device Division

Real Life Sciences 

222 West Adams Street, Suite 2450, Chicago, IL, 60606 

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T: 612-3926840 

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