Surgical Technicians

Oakhurst Veterinary Hospital in Oakhurst, NJ is looking for surgical technicians to join our 70 person strong team. Our ideal candidate is a self-starter, punctual, and hard-working.

Responsibilities

·        Provides compassionate care to patients

·        Performs physical examinations; records observations on patients.

·        Knowledge of proper use of the EKG, Capnograph, Pulse Ox, Pet Map, Doppler, Bair Hugger, etc.

·         Assists the doctor in medical, surgical and dental procedures; prepares patients for surgery (clipping and cleaning surgical site); assists the doctor in administering anesthesia; monitors patients during surgery and recovery; administers fluids.

·        Gives injections (SQ, IM, IV) and administers oral medications in accordance with hospital policy.

·        Performs emergency procedures such as control of bleeding, resuscitation with oxygen, opening airways, and external cardiac massage.

·        Assists in restraining pets (cat and dogs) in a fear free method when necessary.

·        Performs clinical laboratory procedures such as heartworm/tick screens, skin scrapings, urinalysis, and fungal cultures; draws blood for laboratory analysis; maintains file of lab test results and ensures that test results are recorded in patient records.

·        Perform routine dental ATP’s (chart, probe, xray, scale and polish, before & after pictures)

·        Takes digital radiographs wearing PPE.

·        Update patients EMR surgical soap.

·        Create dental before and after pictures for the owners and print the dental radiographs

·        Admits and discharges patients on the doctor's orders, ensuring that patients are well groomed and in a medically appropriate state. Counsels clients on various aspects of animal care; explains dosage/purpose of medications; reinforces the proper care and procedures that should be followed at home; makes follow-up calls to clients.

·        Understands usage and dosage for all prescription drugs and can readily explain them to the clients.

·        Properly cleans all surgical materials after they are used; keeps the operating room properly stocked and prepared for surgery.

·        Proper packing and sterilization of surgical instruments and equipment.

·        Understands and carries out oral and written directions.     

Qualifications

•  Maintains positive, cooperative relationships with other employees.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a technician, surgical experience a big plus.

We are looking forward to hearing from you.