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Department: 192001 - CVM Teaching Hospital

Location: Raleigh, NC

Essential Job Duties:
The Anesthesia Department provides anesthetic support to a variety of patients across our campus including small, large and exotic species, offering exposure to an array of cases and advanced medical procedures.

A person in this department must possess advanced knowledge of veterinary medicine in a variety of species, have good time management skills, a strong desire to work in a fast-changing, teaching environment and an ability to collaborate with a diverse population of people.

The position interacts with internal specialty services and their respective staff, clinicians and students to provide coordination and veterinary care for all patients requiring advanced anesthetic support.

Direct patient care duties include but are not limited to:

• Pre-anesthetic patient assessment through record review & service communication regarding presenting problems, diagnostics, treatment options and overall projected plan of care
• Provide medical treatments including TPR, bladder expression, venipuncture, venous, arterial & central catheter placement, blood & plasma transfusions, intubations, local blocks and epidurals
• Operates and interprets all physiologic patient monitors including ECG, direct and indirect blood pressure, pulse oximeter, capnograph, gas analyzer, anesthesia machine, ventilator, temperature and various diagnostic testing
• Performs CPR and life saving support
• Perform high risk drug calculations, including CRI, IV fluid, medical pain management and treatment therapies
• Provides continuous monitoring for non-surgical patients needing advanced imaging such as XRay, Ultrasound, CT and MRI
• Provide continuous peri and post operative direct care and monitoring through extubation and transfer to appropriate hospitalization area
• Post-surgical recovery and care, including pain management, for an array of elective and non-elective small, large and exotic patients
• Management of antibiotic resistant and infectious disease patients through strict policy adherence
• Proficient use of specialized patient care equipment such as IV fluid pumps, pulse Oximeter, Direct and Indirect BP monitor, syringe pump, wound vacuum, defibrillator, ventilator, ultrasound machine, ECG
• Supports patients throughout many service areas, including but not limited to; Small Animal & Equine Soft Tissue & Orthopedic Surgery, Cardiology, Neurology, Small Animal & Equine Ophthalmology, Internal Medicine, Dermatology, Radiation Oncology, Farm Animal Surgery, Dentistry, and Exotics

• Records and communicates a variety of data relating to patient care and diagnostic testing and treatments with use of hospital information systems
• Orientation, teaching, and coaching new staff, students, interns and residents in related policies, procedures, and patient care
• Maintaining a clean and working environment following hospital standards, infectious disease and hospital policies, along with OSHA, EHS and radiation safety policies and trainings

Other Work/Responsibilities:

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Experience/Education:
Completion of an accredited training program in the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Some positions may require additional Training, Certifications, or Licensure.

Required Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a canine / feline veterinary setting.
• Ability to work with or around sick animals, potentially hazardous materials, cleaning chemicals, gas anesthetics, zoonotic diseases, and unpleasant odors.
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively at all times and maintain professionalism in emotionally charged / challenging situations.
• Ability to provide high quality customer service.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Ability to work beyond scheduled work hours when needed.
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team and be an active participant in problem solving and team advancement.
• Ability to work effectively with computers and electronics.
• Ability to work independently and practice good judgment to ensure high quality care for all patients and request assistance when needed.
• Desire to teach 4th year veterinary students

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a veterinary technician in a clinical setting; preferably at a teaching hospital.

Required license or certification:

• Licensed/Registered/Certified by any state
• Graduation from an AVMA fully accredited two- or four-year Veterinary Technician program

Position Number: 00106694

AA/EEO Statement:
NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

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