OHSU School of Dentistry · 3 weeks ago
Veterinary Research/Health Technician 1
US-OR-Beaverton
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$23.63/hr - $31.98/hr
0+ years expOHSU School of Dentistry is dedicated to improving human health through research. The Veterinary Research/Health Technician 1 assists in providing research support, clinical health care, and husbandry for nonhuman primates, focusing on routine care and basic treatments under supervision.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Under supervision, performs technical skills in support of a variety of investigative needs including but not limited to phlebotomy or following fasting protocols
May communicate and interact with scientific staff to accomplish their needs
May assist with the management of and coordination of tasks to meet research needs
Evaluates new and ongoing clinical cases
Provides basic treatments within clinical guidelines or as determined by the Attending Veterinarian or their designees which may include but is not limited to medication administration or recovery from IV fluid therapy
Triages which cases may require immediate attention or complex individual or colony-level care, in addition to case management through routine practices including but not limited to clinical release weights
Prioritizes animal health assessment, such as DVM night checks, based on case evaluation of the reported clinical condition
Provides husbandry support for research animals
Cleans and sanitizes animal care areas and equipment and operates mechanical washing equipment
Restock clinical supplies
Maintains sterility of surgical supplies and instruments through proper storage and rotation. Cleans and disinfects minor surgical and clinical supplies
Checks animals daily for signs of abnormal behavior, illness, or injury
Records information necessary to support the research protocols and animal health
Reports observed health findings per standard reporting process
Records completion of daily required area-level care activities
Drives department vehicles on campus
Assists in the loading and unloading of animals
Animal capture and care
Unloading and storing feed
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or GED
Six months of experience providing paid or voluntary care for animals
Valid driver's License
Professional and service-oriented attitude
Interpersonal and organizational skills
Ability to consistently interact with research investigative staff, supervisors and co-workers in a positive and constructive manner
Ability to use proper techniques to perform standard clinical procedures
Dexterity and manual skills
Ability to use the computer keyboard to type
Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions
Ability to communicate effectively in oral and/or written formats with both technical and professional staff
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in related field
Experience in the health care of research animals
Experience as a veterinary technician or assistant
Experience with handling and administering medications through various routes
Pharmaceutical drug and controlled drug knowledge
Knowledge of standardized medical terminology and nomenclature
Certification through the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS)
Company
OHSU School of Dentistry
The School of Dentistry shares the mission of the Oregon Health & Science University to provide educational programs, basic and clinical research, and high-quality care and community programs.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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