Internal Medicine Technician, RVT

Internal Medicine Technician,RVT

PayRange: $18.70-$34.90

Classification: Full-Time

WhyYouShouldConsiderUs

OurMission: ToProvideExcellenceinCarewithLove.

Weachievethisby:

• Practicingthehighestqualityteam-basedcare;
• Creatingonepracticewithinamulti-specialtyenvironment;
• Caringforourpatients,eachother,ourclients,andourfamilyveterinarians;
• Creatingatrusting,emotional,andempatheticbond.

AsamemberoftheFourSeasonsVeterinarySpecialiststeam,yourdesireformedicineand kindness for pets and people is matched with a commitment to your professional growth.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, dentalandvisioninsurance,LTDinsurance,basiclifeinsurance,matchingretirementplan,paid vacationandsickleave,uniformandcontinuingeducationallowances,onlinetraining,personal pet care discounts, employee assistance program, onsite wellness coach, great work-life integration and more!

Weprovideconsistentschedulesandwageincreasesforretentionandjobleveling!

Weareanorganizationthattakesprideinourcollaborationandcohesionwithintheworkplace and we are excited to add another skilled and motivated individual to our team!

Moreinformationaboutourhospitalcanbefoundat:

InternalMedicineVeterinaryTechnician,RVT

Weareseekingaprofessionallymature,RVTinourInternalMedicinedepartmentwithsolid technicalskillstojoinourdiversifiedteam!Inadditiontointernalmedicinethiscandidatewillalsobeabletosupportthewidevarietyofdepartmentswithinourhospital;surgeryand anesthesia, emergency, oncology, cardiology, and radiology.

The Internal Medicine Technician is involved in all aspects of internal medicine, and contributes to client care and communication. The Internal Medicine Technician is responsible for monitoringhospitalizedpatients,assistingwithandadministeringtreatments,patientcare,client education, scheduling, assisting with procedures and answering technician calls. The Internal Medicine Technician works under the primary direction of the Lead Technician and the Technician Supervisor.

DUTIESANDRESPONSIBILITIES

ProcedureKnowledge

• Endoscopy-Setup,assistwith,andcleanandmaintainequipmentforGIendoscopy, rhinoscopy, bronchoscopy, and cystoscopy.
• Maintainsteriletechnique.
• Setupandassistwithcommoninternalmedicineprocedures:transtrachealwash, biopsies, bone marrow cytology/biopsy.

DiagnosticTestingSkills

Laboratorysamples:RunautomatedCBCs,bloodchemistries,I-stats,refractometerand prepare and read blood films.

• Urinesamples:UAwithsediment,Cultures,UPC, etc.
• Fecalsamples:cytology evaluation
• BGcurves,ACTHstims,BileAcids, etc.
• Proficientatobtainingbloodpressures,EKGreadings,anddiagnostic radiography
• Prepareappropriatelabformsandsubmitappropriate samples.

TechnicalSkills

• Assistdoctorsandfellowtechnicianswithappropriaterestraintofanimals.
• Proficientatvenipuncture,cystocentesis,placemaleurinarycatheters,central lines.
• AdministerandinstructclientinSCfluid,EtudeorPEGtubefeedings,andinsulin administration.

MedicalandTreatmentKnowledge

• Prepare and administer medications and prescriptions in accordance with state regulationsanddoctor’sorders(includingIV,IM,SC,PO,Rectal,Nebulization,etc.)
• Anesthesia:Administerandmonitoranesthesiainaccordancewithstateregulationsand doctors’ orders. Troubleshoot and identify problems with critical patients under anesthesia.
• Commoninternalmedicinediseases:diabetes,Cushing’s,IMHA, etc.
• CPRknowledgeand experience

CommunicationSkills

• Haveapositiveattitudeandwillingtolearnnew procedures.
• Keepdoctorsapprisedofpatient’sconditionandanypotential problems.
• Communicate with clients regarding the medical information of their pet, provide accurateinformationtothemregardingprocedures,followup/homecare,hospital policies; diagnostics and basic disease processes.
• Helpscheduleappointmentsand medical procedures

ComputerandMedicalRecords

• Maintainpatientrecordsbyrecordingallconversationswithclientinpatient file.
• Reviewmedicalrecordsandnotestodiscernthenatureofthepatients visit.
• Beabletocompleteapatient’shistoryandenterintomedical record.
• Beabletoassistownerswithunderstandingdischarge instructions
• Enterallchargesaccruedbyinpatientsand outpatients

PHYSICALDEMANDSANDWORKENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met to successfullyperformtheessentialfunctionsofthisjob.Reasonableaccommodationsmaybe made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Veterinariansandstaffareregularlyrequiredto:

• Usetheirsenseofsight,hearing,andtouch.
• stand;walk;sit;usehandstohandleorfeel;reachwithhandsandarms;stoop,kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
• Theemployeeisoccasionallyrequiredtoclimborbalanceandtasteorsmellorquality.
• Theemployeemustfrequentlyliftand/ormoveupto50poundsandoccasionallylift and/or move more than 100 pounds.

Theworkenvironmentcharacteristicsdescribedherearerepresentativeofthoseanemployee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• WhileperformingthedutiesofthisJob,theemployeeisfrequentlyexposedtoriskofradiation.
• Theemployeeisoccasionallyexposedtomovingmechanicalparts,fumesorairborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Thenoiselevelintheworkenvironmentisusuallymoderate.
• Employees may encounter animals or work in environments where zoonotic diseases couldbepresent,posingariskoftransmission.Propersafetyprotocolsandprotective measures must be followed at all times to minimize this risk.

KNOWLEDGEANDSKILLS

• Abilitytoworkwellaspartofateam,toensurethattheteamsupportstheFourSeasons mission and vision.
• Abilitytoworkinanorganizedway,prioritizingtasks,andmanagingtimetomaximizeefficiency.
• Abilitytoworkinasometimesbusyandstressfulenvironmentcalmlyandproductively.
• Abilitytoshowinitiative,thinkaheadandlookforwaystohelptheteam.
• Possessexcellentverbalandwrittencommunicationskills.
• Knowledgeofsmallanimalnursingcare,patientmonitoringandadministrationoftherapy.
• Proficiencywithmedicationadministration,IVcatheters,blooddraws,andlaboratoryprocedures.
• Basicorganizationalandcomputerskills.
• Knowledgeofstandardprotocolsforprovidingsupporttoveterinariansandotherstaffduringpatientproceduresandtreatment.
• Knowledgeoftheuse,careandstorageofveterinarymedical,surgical,laboratoryand imaging equipment and instruments.
• Knowledgeofsterilizationtechniquesforvariousinstrumentsandmaterials.
• Knowledgeofgeneralofficepracticesandtelephonetechniques.
• Familiaritywithcomputerandmulti-linetelephonesystems.
• Knowledgeofhandlingpaymenttransactions.
• Knowledgeofveterinarymedicalterminologyandprocedures.
• Familiaritywithfederalandstateanimalhealthlaws,includingOSHAandDEAr regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)

Twoyearsofrecentexperienceinveterinarypracticewithincreasing responsibility.

Experiencewithinternalmedicineproceduresincludingbutnotlimitedto:Endoscopy: set up, assist with, and clean and maintain equipment for GI endoscopy, rhinoscopy, bronchoscopy, and cystoscopy. Set up and assist with common internal medicine procedures: transtracheal wash, biopsies, bone marrow cytology/ biopsy.

Preferred:

FearFree Certified

Experiencewiththesoftwareprograms,Cornerstoneand Instinct.

Remote: No