Tufts University · 2 months ago
Veterinary Technician III- Hemodialysis
North Grafton, MA
Contract
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$27.30/hr - $37.70/hr
3+ years expTufts University's Cumming School of Veterinary Medicine provides 24-hour care for pets and is seeking a Veterinary Technician III for their Hemodialysis unit. The technician will perform advanced technical procedures, provide intensive care to inpatients, and support the training of junior staff while ensuring high-quality patient care.
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Responsibilities
Provide high quality patient care including the following:
Prioritize management, monitoring and treatment of any dialysis case in a progressive, high-quality manner
Implementing and facilitating clinicians’ care decisions and treatment plans to ensure prompt, thorough, and accurate patient care
Development, training, and coordination of technicians capable of providing back up extracorporeal therapy case cover
Provide quality technical assistance for clinical, academic and research applications daily and as needed
Although focus is extracorporeal therapy services and managing intensive care inpatients, cross training to provide care to patients in any other section is expected
Ensure adequate record keeping and ensure the submissions of proper charges for each case
Responsible for ordering supplies and ensuring that the dialysis unit is clean and well stocked
Collaborate with administrative and clinical care team members throughout the hospital to coordinate and prioritize patient care
Complete diagnostic testing as ordered by clinicians including bench-top lab tests
Instruct veterinary students, student technicians and house officers in all technical aspects of extracorporeal treatments
Participate in formal continuing education lectures and labs as needed
Provide one on one on the job training for students, house officers and technical staff in high level skills and patient care
Maintain and update the service SOP’s and digital files to ensure consistent and high-quality care by all staff and clinicians
Serve as point of contact for the Extracorporeal Therapy Services and Internal Medicine services
Communicate with clients and referring veterinarians to answer questions and relay patient information as directed by clinician
Coordinate and prioritize daily care of service inpatients and maintain adequate inventory for the Dialysis service
Clean/stock/maintain service areas
Maintain equipment and ensure that all equipment is kept in good working order
Facilitate the maintenance of clinical equipment by identifying malfunctioning equipment and scheduling service
Oversee service contracts if applicable for equipment
Establish and maintain infection control protocols for the service areas
Assist in faculty and house officer studies and projects as needed including treating research/laboratory animals
Participate in hospital wide initiatives such as infection control, patient care improvements and staff training
Cover in other areas of internal medicine or the inpatient areas as needed
Qualification
Required
3 years related work experience
Certified Veterinary Technician in good standing
Demonstrated leadership skills and resourcefulness
Advanced technical ability and strong knowledge of internal medicine and critical care
Demonstrated ability to provide exceptional service to both internal and external customers
Highly motivated enthusiastic self-starter with a professional attitude
Ability to work in a busy, stressful environment with diverse personalities while maintaining a calm, professional demeanor
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively as a member of a diverse team of clinical and administrative professionals
Experience with Microsoft Office and Hospital based programs
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. with or without accommodation
Advanced IV catheterization
Phlebotomy
Dosage calculations
Fluid therapy
Familiarity with sedatives and tranquilizers
Comprehensive understanding of medical terminology and veterinary pharmacology
Monitor and troubleshoot physiological patient parameters
Be able to independently initiate steps to perform CPR in absence of an attending veterinarian
Preferred
Bachelor's or associate degree in Veterinary Technology preferred
5 or more years experience in a referral or academic hospital
Experience with extracorporeal therapies
VTS tracking
Demonstrated ability teaching other technicians, veterinary students, veterinary technician students
BLS and ALS RECOVER certified
Fear Free Certified
Benefits
$2,000 sign on bonus following successful completion of 6 months of employment for newly hired employees.
A substantial holiday premium pay is applied to any University designated holiday.
The University observes a minimum of thirteen holidays throughout the calendar year.
Generous pager and emergency call in stipends and emergency hourly rates.
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