Veterinary Technician 1, 2, Or 3 - Operating Room

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Job Posting Title:

Veterinary Technician 1, 2, or 3

• Operating Room

Position Type:

Professional / Unclassified

Department:

LSUAM VetMed

• VTH

• Admin

• Nursing

• Operating Room (Lee Ann Eddleman (00009574) (Inherited))

Work Location:

Veterinary Medicine Building

Pay Grade:

Job Description:

The Veterinary Associate Clinical Specialist Operating Room attends to both large and small animal surgical suites. The Operating Room Technician needs to have a familiarity with aseptic technique as well as a general knowledge of surgical instruments and procedures.

Veterinary Technician 1

• Assists with performing surgical prep of operative site. Assists in operating room during small & large animal surgeries. Assists as a circulating nurse, including completion of the surgical checklist/call-out. Assist in operating non-sterile surgical equipment (including but not limited to electrosurgical units, lasers, scope equipment, etc.). Provides assistance to students and surgical team members. Cleans and disinfects operating rooms after surgical cases and on a routine basis to prevent contamination.

• Assists in capturing charges for surgical procedures and supplies per patient and entering into computer.

• Communicates with supervisor and VT 2 and 3 any instruments/equipment defects or failures. Assists in informing when items are low in stock or need to be ordered.

• Attends department meetings to discuss updates. Assists in preparing surgical packs and supplies for sterilization. Other job duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree; OR Associates degree in veterinary technology OR CVT or equivalent OR 3 years of experience in a working environment with similar duties.

Veterinary Technician 2

• Performs surgical prep of operative site. Performs circulating nurse duties during small & large animal surgeries, completes the surgical checklist/call-out. Operates and troubleshoots non-sterile surgical equipment (including but not limited to electrosurgical units, lasers, scope equipment, etc.). Performs scrub nurse duties. Provides instruction on a variety of technical surgical tasks (proper aseptic technique, patient prep, etc.). Observes and ensures aseptic techniques and protocols are followed. Takes appropriate measures if technique is broken, ensuring sterile technique is maintained. Cleans and disinfects operating rooms after cases and on a routine basis to prevent contamination.

• Maintains and enters charges for surgical procedures and supplies per patient into computer. Interacts with surgical team and Hospital Supply staff to ensure necessary supplies are available for daily surgical schedule. Maintains log of procedures utilizing operating rooms and/or personnel.

• Attends department meetings to discuss updates. Assists in student and faculty orientation to operating room protocol. Works with live in students to ensure that after hours surgical procedures are done with appropriate equipment and instrumentation. Prepares surgical packs and supplies for sterilization. Other job duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree; OR Associate Degree in Vet Technology with 2 years of experience; OR CVT or Equivalent with 2 years of experience OR 5 Years of experience in a working environment with similar duties

Veterinary Technician 3

• Performs/teaches prep of operative site. Performs circulating nurse duties during small/large animal procedures, completes the surgical checklist/call-out. Assists students and surgical team. Instructs technician interns. Teaches operation and troubleshooting of non-sterile surgical equipment (including but not limited to electrosurgical units, scope equipment, etc.). Performs scrub nurse duties, as needed, during small/large animal surgeries. Observes and ensures aseptic techniques & protocols are followed. Takes appropriate measures if technique is broken, ensuring sterile technique is maintained. Cleans and disinfects operating rooms after surgeries and on a routine basis.

• Maintains and enters charges for surgical procedures and supplies per patient into computer. Interacts with surgical team and Hospital Supply staff to ensure necessary supplies are available for daily surgical schedule. Maintains log of procedures utilizing operating rooms and/or personnel.

• Works closely with surgeons to determine additional supplies and instruments needed and availability and condition of current instruments (ie. Instruments/equipment in need of repair, new instruments to be ordered, etc.). Ensures that instruments are repaired or replaced as needed. Performs inventory and manages stock.

• Attends department meetings to discuss updates. Assists in student and faculty orientation to operating room protocol. Prepares surgical packs and supplies for sterilization. Works with live in students to ensure that after hours surgical procedures are done with appropriate equipment and instrumentation. Other job duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree; OR Associate Degree in Vet Technology with 4 years of experience; OR CVT or Equivalent with 4 years of experience OR 7 Years of experience in a working environment with similar duties.

Special or Physical Qualifications (ALL LEVELS):

• Able and willing to answer phone calls after hours from students. Required to work "on-call"/ relief shift as needed for Live Ins.

• Part of Emergency Response Personnel - linked with hospital during any emergency response event and are expected to report in and perform as outlined in the emergency response plan.

• Required to be capable of more than 50 pounds, standing or walking for prolonged periods, able to reach above and below the shoulder, vision (near sight), vision (far sight), kneel or sit on the floor, push/pulling, grasping, crawling, twisting, squatting, climbing, sitting, and/or bending

• Due to the nature of this position and/or responsibilities, this position is subject to random alcohol/drug testing in accordance with University Policy Statement 67

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

A copy of your transcript(s) may be attached to your application (if available). However, original transcripts are required prior to hire.

Please provide your resume and three professional references including name, title, phone number and e-mail address.

Posting Date:

June 21, 2024

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

Additional Position Information:

Background Check

• An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits

• LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

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Essential Position (Y/N):

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and SAME Agency:

LSU is designated as a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance related to this search, we encourage you to contact the Office of Human Resource Management (hr@lsu.edu).

HCM Contact Information:

For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email HR@lsu.edu. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.