Institutional planning and development specialist
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NorthStarVETS is seeking aVeterinaryTechnician to join itsteam!Bythenumbers:1owner Dr. Dan Stobie, surgeon, 2021 dvm360 Hero Awardwinner3hospitals in the GardenState18specialties for exceptionalcollaboration250+team members 98 of which have 5 years or moretenure33,000square foot, award-winning mainhospitalBytheexperience:Largebut not intimidating great learningenvironmentTrulyservice oriented just read our extraordinaryreviewsSustainabilityconscious building design supports people and theplanetDiversityof caseload, team members, referral community, andclientsProgressiveadvancing care through clinicaltrialsSupportivestructured onboarding, mentorship andtrainingLifeintegration - higher-than-average technician-to veterinarianratioChoice- easy access to beaches, cities, country villages, or suburbanconveniencesProsperity- financial resources and programs to manage debt and even buy ahome with no downpaymentEmpowerment- opportunities to make a difference in people and pet s livesthroughserviceSeasonswinter, spring, summer, andfallFun- with over 250 coworkers, you re sure to make many newfriendsBytherecognition:VECCSLevel1VetCOTTrauma CenterIICatFriendly Practice GoldLevelVeterinaryEconomics Hospital DesignAwardAAHAReferral Practice of the YearAwardRequirementsFastpaced, multi-tasking job requiring versatility, attention todetail, impeccable time management, and outstanding communicationskills. The technician is primarily responsible for maintainingexcellence in patient care and assisting the veterinarian.Technicians also play a vital role in client communication.Technicians work in all areas of the hospital to provide the bestpossible care for patients. This position holds an essential rolein communication and organization between all team members.Veterinary Technicians LVT/RVT/CVTMorethan 1 year experience at a veterinary emergency/specialtypracticeWillingand able to work weekends ifneeded1"on-call" shift every 3-4 weeks onrotationKnowledgeof and ability to obtain vitals for Small Animals, Avian, andExoticsPatientRecord Keeping (Treatment Sheet and ComputerRecord)Restraintof patients Using Low-StressTechniquesBasicKnowledge of CommonDiseasesKnowledge of Commonly UsedMedications (Routes of Administration, +/- Filter,Dilution)Proficientin Basic Medical Math (lbs to kgs, dose to ml administered,etc)Ableto calculate intravenous fluidratesProficientin administration of SQ, IM, and IVmedicationsAbilityto read doctors orders and perform treatmentsaccordinglyAbleto Perform Phlebotomy (Peripheral andJugular)Ableto Place Peripheral IVCathetersAbilityto operate patient infusionpumpsTriageEmergencyPatientsAbleto Assist in CPCR Following the RECOVERGuidelinesAbilityto safely induce and monitor ASA I/II patients during pre/peri/postsurgicalperiodsKnowledgeof and adherence to AsepticTechniqueAssistdoctors inappointmentsClientCommunicationAssistwith radiographs using appropriatePPEMedicatepatients as prescribed via oral or topicalroutesProficientin operating all LaboratoryEquipmentPerformbasic animalhusbandryAssistin keeping the hospital clean andstockedReportinventory needs to appropriate teammemberDemonstrateknowledge of sanitation and disinfectiontechniquesie.patient kennels and bedding, exam rooms, hospital facilities, andsurgicalsuitesAbleto collect voided urine samples frompatients.Abilityto disconnect/stop and reconnect/start IVpumpsEffectivelycommunicate with all members of thestaffAlwayspractice in a manner that upholds NorthStar VETS CoreValuesCompleteother projects/duties as assigned bymanagementAttendhospital/department meetings asrequiredParticipatein the on-call and holiday schedule asrequiredJobEnvironmentFastpaced, multi-task, must be able to lift up to 45 lbs solo and 150lbs with some assistance, standing for prolonged periods of time,tolerate sickness/death, exposure to potentially zoonotic diseasesand occupationalradiation.BenefitsWhatdo we have to offeryou?MedicalInsuranceVisionCareDentalCoverageLifeInsuranceEmployeeAssistance Program(EAP)401KSavingsPlanEmployeePetDiscountPaidContinuing Education (CE)HoursPaidTime Off(PTO)Accessto Membership with the Credit Union ofNJUniformAllotmentPartnershipwith Penn Foster TechnicianProgramBecausewe value our team members, NorthStar VETS offers the best benefitspackage!AtNorthStar VETS, we re dedicated to professionalism, excellence,service, compassion and teamwork. In short, where others hire, weselect.Andyes, we have all the progressive equipment, compensation, benefits,and resources you d expect of a leading high-caliber hospital, butthere is so much more that NorthStar VETS can offer you. For aconfidential conversation with Director of Nursing, MeghanCarlucci, CVT, please applynow.Fast paced, multi-tasking job requiring versatility, attention todetail, impeccable time management, and outstanding communicationskills. The technician is primarily responsible for maintainingexcellence in patient care and assisting the veterinarian.Technicians also play a vital role in client communication.Technicians work in all areas of the hospital to provide the bestpossible care for patients. This position holds an essential rolein communication and organization between all team members. -Veterinary Technician (LVT, RVT, CVT, CCRT or VTS) - Knowledge ofand ability to obtain vitals for Small Animals, Avian, and Exotics- Patient Record Keeping (Treatment Sheet and Computer Record) -Restraint of patients Using Low-Stress Techniques - Basic Knowledgeof Common Diseases - Knowledge of Commonly Used Medications (Routesof Administration, +/- Filter, Dilution) - Proficient in BasicMedical Math (lbs to kgs, dose to ml administered, etc) - Able tocalculate intravenous fluid rates - Proficient in administration ofSQ, IM, and IV medications - Ability to read doctors orders andperform treatments accordingly - Able to Perform Phlebotomy(Peripheral and Jugular) - Able to Place Peripheral IV Catheters -Ability to operate patient infusion pumps - Triage EmergencyPatients - Able to Assist in CPCR Following the RECOVER Guidelines- Knowledge of and adherence to Aseptic Technique - Assist doctorsin appointments - Client Communication - Assist with radiographsusing appropriate PPE - Medicate patients as prescribed via oral ortopical routes - Proficient in operating all Laboratory Equipment -Perform basic animal husbandry - Assist in keeping the hospitalclean and stocked - Report inventory needs to appropriate teammember - Demonstrate knowledge of sanitation and disinfectiontechniques ->ie. patient kennels and bedding, exam rooms,hospital facilities, and surgical suites - Able to collect voidedurine samples from patients. - Ability to disconnect/stop andreconnect/start IV pumps - Effectively communicate with all membersof the staff - Always practice in a manner that upholds NorthStarVETS Core Values - Complete other projects/duties as assigned bymanagement - Attend hospital/department meetings as required -Participate in the on-call and holiday schedule as required JOBENVIRONMENT Fast paced, multi-task, must be able to lift up to 45lbs solo and 150 lbs with some assistance, standing for prolongedperiods of time, tolerate sickness/death, exposure to potentiallyzoonotic diseases and occupational radiation.
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