Posted in Other 30+ days ago.
Type: Full Time
Job Summary
Independent of supervision in a hospital setting, as a significant part of daily duties, responsible for treatment of patients with life-threatening illness or injury, whose conditions are likely to change on a moment-to-moment basis, and inducing (RVT required) and monitoring anesthesia. Under guidance of the Small Animal ER/CC Faculty, Shift Supervisors and Manager provide emergency and critical care nursing to small animal patients and technical support to clinicians, staff and students. Provide quasi-instruction to students. Provide temporary support to other VMTH departments as assigned. Provide facility maintenance.
POSITION INFORMATION
Salary Range
$25.49-$38.56/hour
No. of Positions
1
Appointment Type
Career
Percentage of Time
100%
Shift Hours
Thursday-Sunday, 11:00 pm- 9:30 am
Location
Davis
Union Representation
Yes
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Apply By Date
12/15/2020
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
-Maneuver/lift equipment and materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
-Handle animals weighing up to 50 pounds.
-Contact with animals, including restraint of animals (sometimes fractious) as required.
-Remain standing for extended periods of time.
-Bend and stoop to care for patients low to the ground.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
-Work occasional overtime; work weekends, evenings, holidays and variable hours. In emergency or illness situations, may work alternate shift.
-May be required to use a respirator during decontamination cleanings.
-This position is subject to Medical Surveillance procedures and review in accordance with Federal and State Laws and Regulations and University Policy.
-May be required to wear protective clothing for extended periods of time including: gown, coveralls, gloves, masks, face shields, goggles, sleeves and head covers.
-Work under regular exposure to zoonotic diseases, anesthesia, cleaning chemicals and exposure to radioactive patients.
-May work with or around areas with sick animals, hazardous materials, and/or infectious diseases, and distraught clients.
-Work in other related areas on an as needed basis.
-Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
-Experience independently providing intense moment to moment monitoring and reassessment of emergent, critically ill, or anesthetized patients.
-Experience working in a small animal clinic as a veterinary assistant.
-Experience in assessing an emergent or critically ill patient's condition and initiate appropriate action.
-Experience calculating drug doses and administering medications.
-Experience using patient monitoring equipment (ECG, Invasive or non-invasive BP, CVP, ET-CO2, Pulse Oximeter, etc.)
-Knowledge of using common emergency and critical care therapies and procedures.
-Experience intubating a patient with an endotracheal tube and caring for patients with artificial airways.
Preferred:
-Current California Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license.
-Experience working in an emergency critical care setting as a veterinary assistant.
-Experience in the placement of a multi-lumen catheter in either a peripheral or central vein and utilize proper technique(s) to secure and maintain the catheter.
-Ability to perform the following laboratory test utilizing the appropriate analyzer: Blood gases, hematocrit, total protein, BUN, Glucose, Creatinine, electrolytes (serum and urine), activated clotting time, osmolality, colloid oncotic pressure, and lactate.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Background Check
This position is a critical position and subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity checks.
EEO/AA Statement
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.
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