Veterinary Technician IV - ICUPCU OvernightSwing Supervisor
Veterinary Technician IV - ICUPCU OvernightSwing Supervisor
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Job Title
Veterinary Technician IV ICU/PCU Overnight/Swing SupervisorAgency
Texas A&M UniversityDepartment
Vet MedTeaching HospitalProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
College Station TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
Our Commitment
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect Excellence Leadership Loyalty Integrity and Selfless Service.
Who we are
The Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) is an institution that represents 100 years of growth from a small school of veterinary medicine in 1916 to its present role as a major veterinary educational medical and research center. Today we are one of the largest schools of veterinary medicine in the United States training nearly 600 Doctor of Veterinary Medicine students each year. We support collaboration and teamwork that turns todays discoveries into proactive solutions for animals humans and the environment. Together we strive to support the goals of the faculty staff and students in teaching research and outreach programs. To learn more please visit our website we want
The Veterinary Technician IV in the Small Animal ICU/PCU provides for and supervises the care and treatment of animals admitted to the Veterinary Teaching Hospital; coordinates the activities and supervises assigned veterinary technical staff; provides assistance to the professional staff instructs veterinary students and subordinate staff in clinical techniques and oversees the maintenance of the physical area within the Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
What you need to know
Compensation will be commensurate to selected hires experience.
Other Requirements or Other Factors:
Persons in this position are considered essential when the University declares an emergency campus closure class cancellations etc. and are therefore required to report to work and remain on duty unless/until relieved by the direct supervisor. May require working alternate shifts holidays weekends or oncall duty. Provides quality customer service to internal and external customers/clients.
Required Education and Experience:
Associate degree in veterinary technology biomedical science animal science or a related area or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Six years of technical experience in a veterinary hospital or clinic environment including one year of supervisory experience.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Computer skills in word processing spreadsheets and data entry.
Working knowledge of equipment used in a veterinary teaching hospital.
Thorough working knowledge of equipment used within area of specialization such as blood gas analyzers shockwave ultrasound or endoscopic equipment.
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in a related field. Specialty training area Small Animal ECC.
Formal Supervisor training classes.
Five years of technical experience in area of specialization related to the position.
Three years of relevant experience within the Texas A&M University System.
Certification as a Registered Veterinary Technician.
Leadership skills such as conflict management.
Responsibilities:
Supervisory: Conducts performance feedback evaluations and annual performance reviews.Reviews and approves position descriptions.Designs and organizes work schedules for the assigned service areas.Works with Hospital Administration and other supervisors on personnel matters affecting morale and job efficiency.Communicates with clinical staff and Hospital Administration.Reviews and approves all time sheets in WorkDay and approves LeaveTraq requests for any leave taken.Handles employee complaints and grievances and takes appropriate action.Coordinates recruitment interviewing hiring and evaluation of new and current staff.Arranges and provides instruction and training to technical staff on hospital protocols and medical procedures.Assists with coordination and oversight of the Small Animal ICU/PCU Service.
Administrative Management:Advises the Assistant Hospital Administrator on clinical and management issues within the Small Animal ICU/PCU Service.Coordinates general problemsolving issues between faculty staff and students.Communicates with and advises faculty and administrators regarding changes or problems with policies and procedures fees patient care and personnel within the ICU/PCU Service. Plans for future growth and works with senior management to develop service strategies and goals. Coordinates the inventory and ordering of supplies equipment and . Coordinates the scheduling of equipment repair and maintenance.Serves on various committees.Ensures compliance with controlled drug policies and procedures.Oversees and provides support to faculty veterinarians in the delivery and instruction of zoonotic disease control. Coordinates facilitates and manages the scheduling of service appointments by communicating directly with clients referring veterinarians and entering appointment information into an electronic medical records system.
Patient Care: Monitors medical condition of critical patients admitted to the hospital. Instructs / places peripheral central and arterial catheters. Performs urinary catheterization in male and female patients. Monitors patients to detect any change in their clinical status. Calculates and administers drug and constant rate infusion. Provides oneonone nursing care to critical physical restraint for the safe handling of patients. Performs or assists with the collection of patients blood urine tissues and submits to appropriate laboratory. Assists and instructs in the performance of diagnostic procedures and examinations. Records all medications administered fluid types and volumes administered information regarding urine output mentation appetite and other parameters as needed in electronic medical record system. Records changes in the medical orders as directed by the clinician. Captures fees and inputs fees into the system. Performs laboratory tests (NOVA glucose level VCM PCV/TS blood typing and lactate). Provides life sustaining emergency care. Assists clinicians and students with laboratory sample collection. May assist in other service areas based on patient and staffing needs.
Teaching and Clinical Research: Facilitates faculty instruction of professional curriculum to veterinary medical students with an emphasis on clinical techniques.Performs assists supervises and instructs veterinary students in patient care including patient restraint and handling Initial examination and collecting patient history.Performs assists supervises and instructs veterinary students Veterinary Technician I Veterinary Technician Assistants and Student Technicians on treatments and observations of patients admitted to the Small Animal Hospital. Provides technical support for clinical research patients.
General Duties: Maintains a sanitary and wellorganized service within the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital. Restocks expendable supplies and solutions.Maintains records of expendable supplies and solutions.Maintains accountability for inventory control of capital equipment within the service area.Performs regularly scheduled preventative maintenance checks on hospital capital equipment items. Supervises and performs disease control and sanitation activities.Performs backup duties as assigned.
Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.
All positions are securitysensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
