Anesthesia Technician

Equine Anesthesia Technician position at Bluegrass Equine Surgery (BES)/BESC.

Hours:

Tuesday–Friday, 7:00 AM–5:00 PM.

Location:

Hospital.

Reports to:

Lead In-House Surgical Tech, Surgeon. Department:
Surgery. Compensation:
Hourly. The In-House Surgical Tech assists the doctors with surgery.

• General
  • Maintain clean surgery environment
  • Model professionalism and ethical practices
• Medical
  • Properly begin standard procedures according to doctor’s preference
  • Clean wrap and sterilize packs
  • Fill out surgery forms and anesthesia forms during surgery
  • Calculate tranquilization
  • Tranquilize surgery patients and place IV catheters
  • Help with setup for surgery and positioning of patient for surgery
  • Intubate patients, attach to monitor, and control the anesthesia machine
  • Monitor patient during surgery
  • Log controlled drugs
  • Perform maintenance of anesthesia machine
  • Take vital measurements on patients
• Other
  • Promote cooperative working environment among staff members; understand the value of teamwork; show enthusiasm and willingness to perform as necessary to help the practice function as a unit.
  • Understand and carry out oral and written directions
  • Maintain positive, cooperative relationships with other employees
  • Promotes continuous quality improvement
  • Performs other duties as assigned

• Experience as an Equine Veterinary Technician
• Work exposure to all aspects of an equine business enterprise
• Ability to read horse body language and perform advanced handling of horses and foals
• Work well independently and as part of a team
• Understanding of the Thoroughbred industry, and the central Kentucky horse industry preferred

• Work under broad general administrative supervision of the owners and doctors, and use sound personal judgment in selecting methods, establishing priorities, and arriving at conclusions
• Be flexible in attitude and work habits

$16—$22 USD

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• Entry level

• Full-time

• Health Care Provider

• Non-profit Organizations and Veterinary Services