Overnight ICU/ PCT Technician

Summary: To provide cage-side treatments to hospitalized and critically ill animals. The technician must be able to work with cats and dogs. Experience with exotics is a plus.

Responsibilities: The responsibilities of the ICU/PCT include, but are not limited to the following:

• Performing treatments on hospitalized patients including the administration of medications by various routes
• Obtaining vitals, blood pressure, ECG, and other monitoring parameters
• Monitoring hydration status, administering CRI’s, setting up IV fluids with multiple lines, etc.
• Phlebotomy and basic knowledge of hematology and “normals”
• Basic knowledge of anesthetic drugs, protocols, and anesthesia monitoring
• Medical record keeping, client communication (particularly in regards to patient updates)
• Knowledge of common medications
• Ability to place intravenous catheters, central line placement and PICC line placement and care
• Transfusion therapy including blood typing and cross matching
• Feeding tube care and maintenance
• Placement of male urinary catheters
• CPCR
• Application of bandages/splints.
• Discharging patients
• The technician should be familiar and comfortable with handling and nursing care of exotics including SQ/IM/IV injections
• All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 2 years experience in emergency or critical care veterinary hospital
• LVT, CVT or VTS preferred
• Work experience in a fast-paced, multi-veterinarian hospital, emergency/referral practice or hospital

TECHNICAL ABILITIES AND SKILLS

• Knowledge of normal patient vitals for awake, sedated, and anesthetized patients 
• Accuracy in calculating and delivering anesthetic agents, fluids, and CRIs
• Comprehensive understanding and experience with anesthetic monitoring is required
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment and commitment to building relationships with colleagues, clients, and community is required
• Knowledge and care with equipment maintenance, cleaning, sterility, and troubleshooting; willingness to read equipment manuals and consult with vendors if repair/upgrades needed
• Knowledge of appropriate aseptic technique and surgical procedures
• Understanding of estimates for different surgical procedures
• Excellent communication and organizational skills are required, and the ability to deliver exceptional client service is expected
• Must be able to regularly lift up to 40 pounds (work requires lifting, carrying, and restraining animals-with assistance from other staff for animals weighing over 40 pounds)