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Form of workPG193983SP
Internal Recruitment:No
Working Title:Small AnimalPrimary Care Service Clinical Technician
Anticipated Hiring Range:$45,000 - $48,000
Work Schedule:Monday-Friday; 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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 30,000 patients are treated in the VH. The VH provides compassionate care, state-of-the-art specialty healthcare, expert clinical instruction for 4th-year veterinary students from the College of Veterinary Medicine, and ongoing investigation of innovative techniques and procedures to further advance the field of veterinary medicine.
Essential Job Duties:Duties include but are not limited to:
- Provide technical support for the Small Animal Primary Care Service.
- Assist veterinarians and veterinary students with examinations, treatments, animal handling, restraint, surgery circulation, and anesthesia.
- Responsible for breaking down various technical tasks into steps and effectively articulating to students how to perform these tasks (anesthesia, dentistry, venipuncture, catheter placement, recovery from sedation, etc.)
- Responsible for identifying areas where students will need additional help/improvement.
- Administer treatments, perform lab tests, and maintain medical records.
- Induce, prep, and monitor patients while under anesthesia for surgery and dentistry.
- Perform diagnostic imaging such as radiographs.
- Maintain supplies and equipment, including repair schedules.
- Ensure compliance with all Infectious disease protocols.
- Perform administrative role for service; inventory control, correct billing, scheduling, supply ordering/purchasing, monitoring treatment sheets for accuracy, and ensuring good communication and collaboration with all ancillary services and other areas of the hospital.
- Organize, set up, and break down procedural laboratories for student teaching; including but not limited to set up of equipment, lab materials, and cadavers.
- Clean and sterilize instruments.
- Conducts responsibilities with a focus on Fear-free and Feline-Friendly Practices.
- Other duties as assigned.
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.
- Previous veterinary technician experience
- Excellent technical skills, ex. must be fluent in sample collection, venipuncture, catheter placement and restraint
- MS Word, Excel
- Good team player
- Excellent communication and organization skills
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs with or without reasonable accommodations.
- Desire to teach 4th year veterinary students
- Must be able to work independently
- Registered Veterinary Technician
- Previous veterinary technician experience in a clinical setting.
- Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT).
- Must be eligible to become registered in the state of North Carolina
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Commercial Driver's License Required?:No
Job Open Date:05/10/2024
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.):05/17/2024
Notice to Applicants:Please note that the work history on your resume must also be included in your application.
Special Instructions:Please attach a resume, cover letter, and document with the contact information for at least three professional references
Position Number:00104202
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):1.0
Appointment:12 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather:Mandatory - Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events:Mandatory - Medical Emergencies
Time Limited Position:No
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.
