Job Description

Community Surgery Anesthesia Technician (ANML HEALTH TCHN 3)

Job Summary

Independent of supervision in a hospital setting, as a significant part of daily duties, responsible for monitoring anesthesia for patients with life-threatening illness or injury, whose conditions are likely to change on a moment-to-moment basis. Facilitates clinical teaching activities, patient care and client service within the Small Animal Community Surgery Service (CSS). Locations include the Gourley Clinical Teaching Center (GCTC) and the Center for Companion Animal Health (CCAH) units. Assist with and facilitate the daily receiving of patients into the CSS. Induce and maintain anesthesia, provide technical support, and coordinate and maintain a daily surgery schedule. Perform and instruct students in proper anesthetic and surgical preparation techniques. Take radiographs and assist with ultrasound examinations of patients. Assist in communication with clients, client education, and admit/discharge patients.

RECRUITMENT PERIOD ONE MONTH: Applicants will be screened after two weeks; and then on a weekly basis. The position can be filled prior to the removal date.

Apply By Date : November 6, 2024 at 11:59pm

Minimum Qualifications

For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license, certification and/or educational degree if required of the position.

• Current California Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) License.
• Experience with animal restraint, placing catheters, and venipuncture.
• Experience maintaining, & monitoring anesthesia in small animal patients.
• Experience responding to emergencies and providing CPR.
• Skill to independently provide intense moment to moment monitoring and reassessment of emergent, critically ill or anesthetized patients.
• Interpersonal, oral and written communication skills to interact with a diverse group of students, staff, clinicians and clients and recognize and manage difficult/unpleasant situations and/or individuals.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with aseptic/sterile scrubbing, gowning and gloving techniques.
• Experience handling complications of various surgical procedures; anticipating and responding quickly to surgeons and patient's needs.
• Experience instructing/performing a surgical shave and scrub, safely without contaminating surgery site; transport/move patients to O.R.

Key Responsibilities

• 50% - Clinical Service Support
• 40% - Instruction
• 10% - Equipment and Facilities Maintenance
  

Department Overview


The Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (VMTH) is a unit that provides clinical case material in support of the teaching programs throughout the School of Veterinary Medicine on a 24-hour basis. Its primary objectives are to train professional (veterinary) students, graduate clinical students (interns and residents), and graduate academic students; to provide veterinary services to the public; to serve as a referral center for practicing veterinarians, and to advance veterinary medical knowledge.Community Surgery is a 5 doctor practice that provides an excellent level of surgical care to dogs and cats with a focus on DVM student instruction. Community Surgery aides many shelter and rescue programs in our surrounding area as well as clients. In addition to spays and neuters, we perform enucleations, prophylactic gastropexy, limb amputations, mastectomy, and more. We are supported by a strong team of technicians and work alongside the specialty services at the VMTH. This position is part of a dedicated team that makes a meaningful contribution to the education of upcoming veterinarians.


Want to be part of the most innovative veterinary team in the country? We are looking for a veterinary technician to work alongside our world leading faculty clinicians and technicians, helping them teach the next generation of veterinarians while also serving the animals and pet owners of our community.


As part of the top ranked UC Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital team, our technicians are provided the following benefits:


PERSONAL LEAVE

• Vacation - earn (3) three weeks per year!

• 14 paid Holidays annually

• Sick Leave - eligible to earn up to 8 hours per month (no maximum)
  COMPENSATION

• Competitive pay

• Shift Differentials
  CE & Other BENEFITS

• $750 Continuing Education annual allowance

• 60 hours Paid CE annually (pro-rated based on appointment %)

• $100 monthly stipend for RVTs

• Wellness and on-site Employee Assistance Program

• Scrubs provided and laundered at no cost to the employee
  POSITION INFORMATION
  
  • Salary or Pay Range: $28.96 - $43.83/hour
  • Salary Frequency: Bi-Weekly
  • Salary Grade: 189
  • UC Job Title: ANML HEALTH TCHN 3
  • Number of Positions: 1
  • Appointment Type: Staff: Career
  • Percentage of Time: 100%
  • Shift Hours: To be determined
  • Location: Davis, CA
  • Union Representation: TX
  • Benefits Eligible: Yes
  • Hybrid/Remote/Onsite: This position is 100% on-site
  Benefits
  Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility rules by visiting either our handy Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees and our Benefits Page .
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• High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
  
  
• UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
  
  
• Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
  
  
• Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
  
  
• Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
  
  
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
  
  
• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
  
  
• WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
  
  
• On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
  
  
• Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
  
  
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
  
  
• Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here
  
  
• UC Davis cares about building a community, which is why we provide resources to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion as well as Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support our staff
  Physical Demands
  
  • Standing - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
  • Walking - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
  • Sitting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
  • Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
  • Lifting/Carrying 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
  • Lifting/Carrying over 50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
  • Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
  • Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
  • Pushing/Pulling over 50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
  • Bending/Stooping - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
  • Squatting/Kneeling - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
  • Twisting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
  • Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
  • Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
  • Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
  Environmental Demands
  
  • Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
  • Loud noise levels - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
  • Marked changes in humidity or temperature - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
  • Microwave/Radiation - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
  • Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
  • Uneven Surfaces or Elevations - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
  Mental Demands
  
  • Sustained attention and concentration - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
  • Complex problem solving/reasoning - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
  • Ability to organize & prioritize - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
  • Communication skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
  • Numerical skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
  • Constant Interaction - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
  • Customer/Patient Contact - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
  • Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
  Work Environment
  
  • Work occasional overtime and various hours on short notice (including covering staff shortages and holiday shifts). This position is subject to Medical Surveillance procedures and review in accordance with Federal and State Laws and Regulations and University Policy. Work under regular exposure to zoonotic diseases, anesthesia, cleaning chemicals and exposure to radioactive patients. May require working with or around areas with sick animals, hazardous materials, and/or infectious diseases, and distraught clients. Work in high traffic areas with noise from animals and people.
  • The Smoke and Tobacco Free Environment policy is intended to provide a healthier, safer, and more productive work and learning environment for the entire UC community. The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all University owned or leased properties, or facilities operated by UC staff or faculty. Smoking and tobacco use are strictly prohibited in indoor and outdoor spaces, parking lots, residential space, and University vehicles.
  Special Requirements
  
  • This is a critical position, as defined by UC policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon successful completion of background check(s), including but not limited to criminal record history background check(s)
  • This is a positions with direct access to or responsibility for controlled substances, high risk hazardous chemicals, biological or radioactive/nuclear materials
  Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
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