What are the responsibilities and job description for the Overnight Emergency and ICU Veterinary Patient Care Assistant position at Triangle Veterinary Referral Hospital?
Overnight Emergency and ICU Veterinary Patient Care Assistants
Location: Durham, NC
Schedule: Full-time; 3rd shift (10pm-8am)
About Us
Triangle Veterinary Referral Hospital (TVRH) provides 24-hour emergency service and specialty referrals in surgery, internal medicine, cardiology, oncology, neurology, radiology and rehabilitation. Our new facilities offer the latest diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities including digital radiography, ultrasonography, CT, MRI, endoscopy, laparoscopy, and in-house laboratory services.
Known for our team-oriented and collaborative atmosphere, we work every day to foster and maintain a supportive, positive, open, and collaborative culture that is family oriented, and employee focused. With a committed staff of 19 veterinarians and over 50 support team members, we bring dedicated, high-quality care to our community 24 hours and day, 7 days a week.
About You
As an ER/ICU Patient Care Assistant with TVRH you would function with a great deal of autonomy and responsibility, so there are a few things that are a must:
The ER/ICU Patient Care Assistant (PCA) role is responsible for assisting the technicians and clinicians so they are able complete daily tasks in an efficient manner. In conjunction with patient care, this role is also responsible for routine maintenance of the hospital ensuring proper infectious disease protocols are followed. They work closely with Emergency Clinicians, ER/ICU RVTs and Assistants. ER/ICU Patience Care Assistants can expect to:
Location: Durham, NC
Schedule: Full-time; 3rd shift (10pm-8am)
- Shift Differential!!
About Us
Triangle Veterinary Referral Hospital (TVRH) provides 24-hour emergency service and specialty referrals in surgery, internal medicine, cardiology, oncology, neurology, radiology and rehabilitation. Our new facilities offer the latest diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities including digital radiography, ultrasonography, CT, MRI, endoscopy, laparoscopy, and in-house laboratory services.
Known for our team-oriented and collaborative atmosphere, we work every day to foster and maintain a supportive, positive, open, and collaborative culture that is family oriented, and employee focused. With a committed staff of 19 veterinarians and over 50 support team members, we bring dedicated, high-quality care to our community 24 hours and day, 7 days a week.
About You
As an ER/ICU Patient Care Assistant with TVRH you would function with a great deal of autonomy and responsibility, so there are a few things that are a must:
- The more you know – You actually don’t really need to know much about veterinary medicine, but you do need to be willing, enthusiastic even, to learn, grow and try new things! We’ll give you the info and the tools, you bring the positive, can-do attitude
- Earn the team’s trust – You take your responsibilities seriously. Be where you’re supposed to be when you’re supposed to be there and do what you’re supposed to do when you’re supposed to do it. Know when to ask for help and give help to others when it’s needed
- Be Kind – Treat your team, your patients and your clients with the respect, compassion and consideration you would like to be shown if you were in their shoes…or paws
- No I in TEAM – Cheesy but true, the ability to work both independently and with a team, while maintaining a positive attitude, is critical. Being willing to help where you are needed keeps the team going and the care flowing
- Never work a day in your life – What’s that saying? If you do something you love, you’ll never work a day in your life! Be passionate, have fun, LOVE what you do!
The ER/ICU Patient Care Assistant (PCA) role is responsible for assisting the technicians and clinicians so they are able complete daily tasks in an efficient manner. In conjunction with patient care, this role is also responsible for routine maintenance of the hospital ensuring proper infectious disease protocols are followed. They work closely with Emergency Clinicians, ER/ICU RVTs and Assistants. ER/ICU Patience Care Assistants can expect to:
- Properly restrain canine and feline patients for procedures
- Assist clinicians and technicians with patient care
- Assist in positioning and acquisition of patient radiographs
- Run in-house laboratory tests
- Set-up and prep for patient procedures
- Fill patient prescriptions
- Proactively assist team members throughout the hospital when necessary
- Enter patient vitals into Cornerstone and complete patient treatments in Instinct in addition to other necessary basic entry into patient records
- Stock supplies in ICU
- Add items to the want list as supplies are needed
- Complete service’s daily and weekly cleaning task lists
- Assist in cleaning duties including but not limited to laundry, sweeping/mopping floors, taking out the trash/recycling, cleaning treatment areas, cages, counter tops and bathrooms
- Graduation from high school or GED equivalent
- 1 years of experience in the veterinary field
- Health, vision, and dental
- HSA and FSA Plans
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity
- Life Insurance
- 401k with employer match
- Paid Parental Leave
Salary : $19 - $22
