What are the responsibilities and job description for the Small Animal ICU Veterinary Technician (0.75 FTE /30 Hours) position at North Carolina State University?
Job Posting Information
Posting Number
PG194129SP
Internal Recruitment
Working Title
Small Animal ICU Veterinary Technician (0.75 FTE / 30 Hours)
Anticipated Hiring Range
39,748 - $46,051
Work Schedule
TBD, holidays, weekends, on call required
Job Location
Raleigh, NC
Department
CVM Teaching Hospital
About the Department
The NC State Veterinary Hospital (VH), established in 1983, is one of the highest rated veterinary academic medical centers in the country, serving communities throughout North Carolina as well as many other states. The hospital staffs over twenty clinical services with board certified specialists that are nationally and even internationally renowned, ensuring the VH is on the cutting edge of veterinary medicine. Patients benefit from the combined expertise of multiple specialists utilizing a team approach to patient health care. Each year, nearly 35,000 patients are treated in the VH. The VH provides compassionate care, state of the art specialty health care, expert clinical instruction for 4th year veterinary students from College of Veterinary Medicine, and ongoing investigation of innovative techniques and procedures to further advance the field of veterinary medicine.
Essential Job Duties
This position provides care for patients housed in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the Randall B. Terry Jr. Companion Animal Medical Center. The ICU is the 24 / 7 advanced care unit for the entire specialty hospital, offering exposure to an array of hospitalized small animals and exotic cases.
A person in this department must possess advanced knowledge of veterinary medicine and a strong desire to work in a fast-changing, teaching environment with a varied 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 hospitalized patients within the unit.
Direct patient care duties include but are not limited to :
- Admitting patients through student and clinician communications regarding presenting problems, diagnostics, treatment options and overall projected plan of care.
- Provide medical treatments including TPR, bladder expression, BP monitoring, venipuncture, venous, arterial & central catheter placement, sedative / treatment therapy injections, urinary catheter management, blood & plasma transfusions, oxygen therapy including chest tube & nasal tube, ECG, gastric tube placement, and ventilator monitoring
- Perform CPR and life saving support
- Perform high risk drug calculations, including CRI, IV fluid, medical pain management and treatment therapies
- Receive high risk risk post-sedation and post-anesthetic patients, monitoring for post procedural complications to recovery
- Provide post-surgical recovery and care, including pain management, for an array of elective and non-elective neurological, internal medicine, soft tissue, trauma and extracorporeal patients
- Direct support and monitoring of acute and chronic organ failure, neurological, internal medicine, soft tissue, trauma, extracorporeal patients and hospice patients
- Management of isolation, antibiotic resistant and infectious disease patients
- Proficient use of specialized patient care equipment such as IV fluid pumps, pulse Oximeter, BP monitor, syringe pump, wound vacuum, defibrillator, ventilator, ultrasound machine, ECG and oxygen cage
The position provides essential patient, departmental and hospital coordination of workflow, information and teaching with duties to include, but are not limited to :
Other Responsibilities
Qualifications
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.
Other Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Required License or Certification
Valid NC Driver's License required
Commercial Driver's License Required?
Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions
Job Open Date
07 / 30 / 2024
Earliest Close Date (Positions will be posted until 5 : 00 PM ET on this date. Positions remaining posted after this date are still accepting applications but may close at any time.)
08 / 05 / 2024
Notice to Applicants
Please note that the work history on your resume must also be included in your application.
Special Instructions
Please include a cover letter, resume and the contact information for at least three professional references.
Position Details
Position Number
00109772
Position Type
SHRA
Position Classification Band Title
Medical Support Technician
Position Classification Band Level
Advanced
Position Classification Salary Range
39,000 - $ 77,109
Salary Grade Equivalency
GN08
Alternate Option
If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours / week)
0.75
Appointment
12 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather
Mandatory - Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events
Mandatory - Medical Emergencies
Time Limited Position
Time-Limited Appointment Length (if applicable)
Department Id
192001 - CVM Teaching Hospital
AA / EEO
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.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Salary : $39,000 - $77,109
