Anesthesia Tech
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Job no: 524342
Work type: Staff
Senior management: College of Veterinary Medicine
Department: Vet. Medicine Teaching Hospital
Location: Blacksburg, Virginia
Categories: Veterinary Medicine, Medical Professionals
Are you a passionate technician looking to advance your skills in the veterinary field? Does performing anesthesia on patients excite you? Are you compassionate, self-motivated and dependable? Are you a detailed oriented technician and willing to work in a fast paced environment with a variety of cases including ASA III-V? We are looking for one technician that is ready to jump in and learn loads of information about anesthesia. As a teaching hospital which works with veterinary students, interns and residents in training we are able to be versatile with our anesthetic protocols under guidance of our anesthesiologist. If enjoy expanding your veterinary knowledge and working with a great team are what you desire, then Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine is the place for you!
Under the supervision of the anesthesiologist, assists in the acquisition, preparation and application of equipment and supplies required for the administration of anesthesia for both large and small animal. Provides support in anesthesia for routine and complex cases by preparing and maintaining patient monitoring devices and anesthesia delivery systems. Assists in other areas of the hospital as directed by supervisor.
Required Qualifications
Extensive knowledge of all anesthesia supplies, equipment and monitoring; excellent veterinary nursing skills. Ability to place intravenous catheters and to perform endotracheal intubation for veterinary patients. Ability to understand verbal and written instructions, excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently. Rabies prophylaxis will be required (provided by employer). Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) required.
Knowledge of CPR highly desired; experience in anesthesia and/or intensive care in a veterinary medical setting; experience in special procedures and electodiagnostics.
starting at $42,500; to commensurate with experience
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Valerie Vaught at vishman@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
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