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Linnaeus · 3 months ago

Overnight Technician

Walnut Creek, CA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$25/hr - $32/hr

Linnaeus is a 24-hour GP/Specialty/Emergency hospital seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) for their Emergency Department. The RVT will provide essential patient care, assist veterinarians, and ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with medical protocols.

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Responsibilities

Must obtain passing score on VTNE

Must obtain and maintain RVT certification within the state of California

Must comply with all company policies listed in the Employee Handbook

Adhere to the Controlled Substance Policy and maintain accurate records

Conduct themselves professionally at all times while on campus

Communicate with co-workers and clients respectfully

Complete training plans within a timely manner

Follow all OSHA policies and know the location of SDS binders

Maintain a clean work space, quickly picking up after yourself once your task is completed

Stock areas in Pre-Op, X-ray, Ultrasound, and Treatment

Maintain accurate medical records for patients including treatment sheets and notes within the Practice Management Software (PMS)

Have a thorough working knowledge of PMS including writing medical records, notes, creating estimates and invoices, scheduling appointments, and checking clients in and out

Assist with answering phones

Check clients in, ensuring the proper paperwork is completed and all client/patient information is entered into the PMS correctly

Check clients out, collecting full balance of invoice or full deposit on estimates

Room and triage clients in accordance with hospital policy

Updating clients on patient status as directed by the Veterinarian

Obtain samples accurately with minimum stress to the patient

Run all diagnostic procedures assigned to patients in the hospital’s care in a timely manner ensuring accuracy

Process all in house lab work

Process all lab work sent to outside labs and universities with samples in correct tubes

Comply with radiograph safety rules including wearing your dosimeter badge and all protective equipment

Accurately prepare blood smears to read both in house and to send to outside labs

Send radiographs to the Board Certified Radiologist as directed and ensure it is accurately billed

Perform assigned duties in a timely manner. Once all tasks are completed the employee will assist others as needed

Follow all treatment plans accurately. Alert Veterinarian to any questions or concerns about treatment plan or medication dosage

Alert Veterinarian to any decline or change in a patient’s well being immediately

Calculate the following accurately

Placement of IV catheter

Accurately set up and maintain a patient on IV fluids as directed by a Veterinarian

Administer chemotherapy treatments as directed by the Veterinarian while following all chemotherapy protocols

Set up and assist with common sedation procedures

Prepare for emergencies

Triage patients accurately

Intubate patients as needed in emergency situations

Trim nails, express anal glands, remove sutures, clean ears

Perform Technician Appointments accurately including charging and noting all treatments and updates in the medical record

Administer all oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intravenous injections

Place bandages and splints as directed by the Veterinarian

Ensure all patients have a clean cage and bedding

Restrain patients safely and calmly

Recognize contagious patients and adhere to all isolation procedures

Must have thorough knowledge of the anesthetic protocol including all anesthetic drugs and doses used by hospital and their side effects

Work with the Veterinarian to create an anesthetic plan for each patient

Ensure all required blood work has been completed and checked by the Veterinarian and an examination has been performed prior to administering anesthesia

Monitor all patients under anesthesia accurately and safely. Know the normal ranges for all vital monitors and steps to take if the patient becomes unstable

Maintain accurate anesthesia records

Obtain dental radiographs accurately and in a timely manner

Perform dental cleanings as directed by the Veterinarian and maintain proper records

Have a thorough knowledge of all surgical equipment and its functions

Maintain all anesthetic equipment. Alert appropriate member of management team if equipment is damaged or missing

Assist in cleaning and packing of surgical packs as needed

Assist in using and maintaining all autoclave equipment (steam and gas)

Assist Veterinarian with endoscopic procedures

Follow protocols to clean and maintain the endoscopic machine

Perform CTs as directed by the Veterinarian

Team members are expected to lead by example

Mentor and guide employees in training as directed by management team

Communicate respectfully and calmly in all situations

Provide compassionate care for all clients

Alert members of management team to any concerns

Ability to lift over 20lbs

Ability to kneel, bend, squat and stand for long periods of time as needed to restrain, handle, and care for patients

Qualification

RVT certificationEmergency care experienceAnesthesia knowledgePractice Management SoftwareDiagnostic proceduresPatient carePhysical staminaTeam leadershipCommunication skills

Required