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Job Posting Title:
Veterinary Technician 1, 2 or 3 - Anesthesia

Position Type:
Professional / Unclassified

Department:
LSUAM VetMed - VTH - Admin - Nursing - Anesthesia (Mika Nicole Fitzgerald (00002910))

Work Location:
Veterinary Medicine Building

Pay Grade:
Job Description:
This position will provide Anesthesia services to all service areas including small animal medicine, small animal surgery, all small animal specialties, and all Large Animal service areas. It is essential that this person has expertise in handling small animals and is able to provide instruction to veterinary students.
Veterinary Technician 1

• 30% Responsible for all aspects of inducing patients under Anesthesia. Tasks include insertion and maintenance of catheter's including central venous, epidural, or arterial catheter's; knowledge of aspirating and troubleshooting an endotracheal tube; ability to perform epidural injections or regional never blocks with 75% success rate; Knowledge related to inhalation anesthetics.
• 20% Assist in the teaching process of veterinary students and veterinary technician students; Supervising and assisting 4th year veterinary students, house officers and clinicians with procedures and treatments within the Anesthesia unit.
• 15% Assist in the day to day operations of the Anesthesia unit, including but not limited to assisting house officers, clinicians and students with appointments, emergencies, and procedures. Knowledge of executing animal patient care, monitoring, diagnostic and treatment techniques in accordance with applicable established protocol.
• 15% Responsible for the maintenance and cleaning of equipment and stocking of area supplies
• Maintain the Anesthesia unit in a state of readiness. Always prepared when the need for CPCR techniques, and emergency therapy arises
• 10% Emergency Service: Aiding in the admitting, assessment and emergency stabilization of patients presenting to the emergency service
• 10% Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree OR Associate's degree in veterinary technology OR CVT or equivalent OR 3 years of experience in a working environment with similar duties
Veterinary Technician 2

• 40% Perform and demonstrate all aspects of inducing patients under Anesthesia. Tasks include insertion and maintenance of catheter's including central venous, epidural, or arterial catheter's; knowledge of aspirating and troubleshooting an endotracheal tube; ability to perform epidural injections or regional nerve blocks with 75% success rate; Knowledge related to inhalation anesthetics.
• 35% Perform day to day operations of the Anesthesia unit, including but not limited to assisting house officers, clinicians and students with appointments, emergencies, and procedures. Knowledge of executing animal patient care, monitoring, diagnostic and treatment techniques in accordance with applicable established protocol.
• Provide Assistance in the teaching process of veterinary students and veterinary technician students; Supervising and assisting 4th year veterinary students, house officers and clinicians with procedures and treatments within the Anesthesia unit.
• 25% Responsible for the maintenance and cleaning of equipment and stocking of area supplies
• Maintain the Anesthesia unit in a state of readiness. Always prepared when the need for CPCR techniques, and emergency therapy arises. Emergency Service: Aiding in the admitting, assessment and emergency stabilization of patients presenting to the emergency service. Take a portion of on call duties as well as duties for emergency response to include ride out duties. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree with 3 years of applicable experience OR Associate's degree in veterinary technology with 2 years of applicable experience OR CVT or equivalent with 2 years of applicable experience OR 5 Years of experience in a working environment with similar duties OR 2 years of experience as a Veterinary Technician 1 at LSU SVM
Veterinary Technician 3

• 40% Perform, teach and instruct all aspects of inducing patients under Anesthesia. Tasks include insertion and maintenance of catheter's including central venous, epidural, or arterial catheter's; knowledge of aspirating and troubleshooting an endotracheal tube; ability to perform epidural injections or regional nerve blocks with 75% success rate; Knowledge related to inhalation anesthetics.
• 25% Teaching process of veterinary students and veterinary technician students; Supervising and assisting 4th year veterinary students, house officers and clinicians with procedures and treatments within the Anesthesia unit.
• 10% Perform, teach and instruct the day to day operations of the Anesthesia unit, including but not limited to assisting house officers, clinicians and students with appointments, emergencies, and procedures. Knowledge of executing animal patient care, monitoring, diagnostic and treatment techniques in accordance with applicable established protocol.
• 10% Responsible for the maintenance and cleaning of equipment and stocking of area supplies. Maintain the Anesthesia unit in a state of readiness. Always prepared when the need for CPCR techniques, and emergency therapy arises.
• 10% Emergency Service: Aiding in the admitting, assessment and emergency stabilization of patients presenting to the emergency service.
• 5% Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree with 4 years of applicable experience OR Associate's degree in veterinary technology with 4 years experience OR Certification as a vet tech or equivalent with 4 years experience OR 7 Years of experience in a working environment with similar duties.
Special or Physical Qualifications (ALL LEVELS) :
Required to work a variety of shifts including nights, weekends, holidays, and "on-call"/relief shifts.
Per PS 18- This position is a part of the Emergency Response Personnel - these personnel are linked with the hospital during any emergency response event and are expected to report in and perform as outlined in the emergency response plan.
Required to be capable of lifting more than 50 pounds, standing or walking for prolonged periods, able to reach above and below the shoulder, vision (near sight), vision (far sight), kneel or sit on the floor, push/pulling, grasping, climbing, crawling bending, squatting, and/or twisting.
*Due to the nature of this position and/or responsibilities, this position is subject to random drug & alcohol testing in accordance with University Policy Statement 67*
Compensation/Benefits: Competitive offer, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with match, paid CE, participate in Public Service Forgiveness (PSLF) program , Paid holidays accrued up to 14 days per year, accrue annual leave and sick leave based on position classification, tuition exemption, Shift differential, wellness and mentorship programs, and more.
We teach. We heal. We discover. We protect. Join us at LSU Vet Med as we make a profound difference in global health!
Additional Job Description:
Special Instructions:
Special Instructions
A copy of your transcript(s) may be attached to your application (if available). However, original transcripts are required prior to hire.
Please provide your resume and three professional references including name, title, phone number and e-mail address.
Please direct any questions to Nicole Fitzgerald at evynfitz@lsu.edu

Posting Date:
February 15, 2024

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
Additional Position Information:
Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!
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Essential Position (Y/N):
LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and SAME Agency:
LSU is designated as a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance related to this search, we encourage you to contact the Office of Human Resource Management (hr@lsu.edu).
HCM Contact Information:
For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email HR@lsu.edu. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.