National Veterinary Associates Vancouver , WA 98660
Posted 1 week ago
Job Description
Job description
Summary of Job Purpose and Function
The Oncology veterinary technician ensures that the patients of the medical oncology department receive the appropriate care/treatments that they require as well as assist the doctors with their daily cases and procedures.
Primary Responsibilities:
Communication:
Assist with appointment admission, history collection, and discharges
Provide patient updates, reporting doctor recommendations
Call in prescriptions verbally and/or send electronically
Provide follow-up care for patients and clients
Provide client education on drug side effects, common toxicity, half-life, nadir, and handling of animal waste products while on chemotherapy
Provide client education on the common treatment approaches for the basic cancer types, including mean survival times with and without treatment, and typical sites of metastasis
Follow established hospital policies and procedures when handling client communications and concerns
Communicate with doctors, technicians, and assistants regarding patient status or concerns
Practice kind, respectful communication between coworkers
Communicate respectfully with referring veterinarians
Treatment of patients:
Obtain and record vitals, provide prescribed nursing care
Utilize gentle patient handling techniques and ask for sedation when needed
Fill and administer medications
Collect and run diagnostics as indicated
Provide accurate charting and complete records and treatments in a reasonable timeframe
Practice proper animal restraint for the safety of the patient, Doctor, tech, and assistant
Venipuncture and intravenous catheter placement
administer oral and parenteral medications
Anesthesia:
Employ knowledge of anesthetic and monitoring equipment (anesthesia machine, capnograph, pulse oximeter, doppler, ECG, ventilator)
Develop anesthetic plans from pre-anesthesia to recovery
Administer anesthetic, analgesic, and sedative medications when prescribed and monitor through recovery
Ensure appropriate vascular access
Be knowledgeable of monitoring parameters
Perform general anesthesia and monitor for CT or other procedures
Perform calculations of basic drugs and be knowledgeable of various routes of drug administration
Imaging:
Practice appropriate radiation safety techniques
Perform radiograph positioning and capture
Assist in CT studies and ultrasounds
Order diagnostics (rads, AUS, CT) and send for review
Laboratory:
Set up the appropriate supplies for sample needed
Ensure appropriate submission of samples to various labs (including storage, shipping and forms)
Set up for FNA's and prepare to submit to lab
Properly and safely collect urine by ultrasound guided cystocentesis
Perform basic laboratory tests (i.e. packed cell volume, total protein/solids, urinalysis, cytology staining, manual platelet count)
Chemotherapy administration:
Set up appropriate materials for chemotherapy administration
Proper restraint of patient during IV chemo administration
Proper monitoring of IV chemo administration site during administration
Be familiar with the calculation of IV fluid drip rates
Check chemotherapy agent calculations and dosages
Correctly calculate the size of a patient using lb, kg, m2.
Properly and safely mix and/or draw up chemotherapeutic agents in the hood using proper PPE
Safely dispense and administer oral chemotherapy using proper safety techniques
Safely dispense, reconstitute and administer SC/IM chemotherapy agents
Properly place an IV catheter for chemotherapy infusion
Safely administer IV chemotherapy using proper drawing techniques, administration techniques, and proper PPE
Assist with intracavitary chemotherapy administration
Demonstrate how to properly handle a chemotherapy spill
Properly handle and dispose of chemotherapy waste materials and patient waste
Demonstrate techniques for handling chemotherapy extravasations including the use of antidotes where applicable
General oncology service tasks:
Maintenance of proper medical records and knowledge of computer skills
Routinely monitor oncology inventory and order as needed
Stock and keep rooms and kennels clean
Have a clear understanding and enforcement of OSHA regulations and hospital safety standards
Performs other job duties as assigned
General requirements:
All employees are required to participate in the on-call rotation as needed. Shifts are subject to revisions and changes at the discretion of the hospital
Willing to work rotating holiday shifts in the emergency and critical care department
QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Completion of an AVMA-Accredited Veterinary Technician Program preferred.
Currently licensed in WA state, or able to transfer an out of state technician license.
At least 2 years of specialty medicine required, oncology preferred.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong work ethic and a positive attitude. Ability to act as a team player.
Must be flexible, adaptable and ability to multitask.
Punctual and reliable.
Must participate in rotating holiday shifts in the emergency and critical care department.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Pacific Northwest Pet ER & Specialty Center provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Pacific Northwest Pet ER & Specialty Center complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
This position requires repetitive motion, which includes periods of sitting/standing, bending/stooping, kneeling, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Schedule:
10 hour shift
12 hour shift
Holidays
Weekends as needed
Experience:
Ethos Veterinary Health is at the forefront of innovation and world-class medicine. As the premier network of over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, Ethos brings together a dedicated community of more than 1,500 specialized doctors providing care for nearly 2 million pets annually. The integrated and collaborative network of veterinary professionals utilize state-of-the-art technology and a scientific, evidence-based approach to deliver compassionate, unparalleled care and rewarding careers. Committed to revolutionizing veterinary medicine, Ethos sets the standard in veterinary excellence. Discover more at EthosVet.com.
Our commitments to the industry, the profession, our teammates, and our patients, will not change, and in fact will be stronger than ever, as we forge new ground as this new dynamic community.
Ethos Veterinary Health offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, EVH provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.
National Veterinary Associates