Anesthesia Technician; ANML HEALTH TCHN VMTH

Overview

Job Title:

Anesthesia Technician (ANML HEALTH TCHN 3 VMTH) at University of California, Davis.

The role involves independent work in a hospital setting, providing anesthesia technical support, operating and maintaining anesthesia equipment, and communicating peri-anesthesia concerns to the supervising veterinarian. The position supports the Anesthesia service and other VMTH services as needed, with a collaborative team approach to achieve anesthesia/surgery service objectives.

• Provide anesthesia technical support, induce, monitor, maintain and recover anesthetized animals; conduct anesthetic monitoring and record keeping; promptly communicate peri-anesthesia concerns to the supervising veterinarian.
• Create anesthesia protocols and communicate machine maintenance and supply needs to the anesthesia supervisor.
• Support other VMTH services when anesthesia is not needed; work cooperatively with others to foster team commitments toward service objectives.
• Overall distribution of time: 65% Anesthesia Care, 25% Floater, 5% Equipment Maintenance & Stock Supplies, 5% Scheduling.

• Valid California Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license.
• No minimum education required.
• Experience independently treating patients whose conditions can change rapidly; experience in a veterinary hospital performing physical examinations and safe handling of multiple species.
• Experience calculating drug dosages and administering medications via various routes (IV, subcutaneous, intramuscular, oral).
• Experience performing venipuncture, placing vascular catheters, inducing/sedating anesthesia, monitoring anesthesia, and recovering patients; ability to restrain and handle dogs, cats; capacity to learn safety around livestock, horses.
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills to engage diverse students, staff, clinicians, and clients.
• Experience in a clinical hospital setting with various species performing sedation and anesthesia.

• Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) certification in Anesthesia.
• Ability to recognize peri-anesthetic problems and to communicate concerns to the supervising anesthesia veterinarian promptly.
• Knowledge of normal laboratory values for cats and dogs; desire to learn about livestock and horses.

• Salary: $28.96 - $43.83 per hour;
  Bi-weekly pay;
  Salary Grade 215.
• Appointment Type:
  Staff - Career;
  Percentage of Time: 90% Fixed;
  
  Shift: Friday - Sunday 8:30am-9:00pm;
  
  Location:
  
  Davis, CA.
• Union: TX-Technical Professionals;
  Benefits eligible;
  This position is 100% on-site.

The Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (VMTH) provides clinical case material for teaching, serves the public, and advances veterinary medicine. The role is part of UC Davis VMTH, supporting education and clinical services 24/7 as needed.

• Vacation 3 weeks per year; 14 paid holidays annually;
  Sick leave with up to 8 hours per month.
• Competitive pay;
  Shift differentials; CE allowance and paid CE (60 hours/year pro-rated).
• RVT monthly stipend;
  Wellness and Employee Assistance Program;
  Scrubs provided and laundered at no cost.
• Medical, dental, vision plans;
  Extensive leave benefits;
  Retirement and other programs;
  Access to professional development opportunities.

• Criminal background check and may include drug screening and medical clearance; may involve access to controlled substances and hazardous materials.
• Disclosures: misconduct disclosure requirements apply as a condition of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer. The university prohibits discrimination. See UC policies for anti-discrimination and related guidelines. UC Davis encourages applicants to apply even if not all listed qualifications are met.

This position is part of a culture of opportunity and belonging; all qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or other protected status. #You Belong Here

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