Veterinary Technician CCU Overnights

Colorado State University, United States

Updated: over 1 year ago

Location: Fort Collins, COLORADO

Deadline: 17 Aug 2022

Posting Details
Posting Detail Information

Working Title	Veterinary Technician CCU Overnights
Position Location	Fort Collins, CO 80523
Classification Title	Veterinary Technology II
Posting Number	202200396P
Position Type	State Classified
Open Date	08/03/2022
Close Date	08/17/2022
Salary	$3,551 - $4,373 monthly + Overnight Shift Differential and Full Benefits
Employee Benefits	Colorado State University (CSU) and the State of Colorado are committed to providing employees with a strong and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family. Visit CSU’s Human Resources website for detailed benefit plan information for permanent full-time and part-time classified employees in the following University benefit areas: https://hr.colostate.edu/hr-community-and-supervisors/benefits/benefits-eligibility/ and https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-perks/ .
Full/Part Time	Full-time
State Classified Hourly	No
Overtime Eligible
Description of Work Unit	The CSU VTH exists to providing exceptional veterinary care and service to the community while educating the next generation of veterinarians at a tertiary level teaching hospital. Critical Care Services provides medical care for small animals and exotics on an emergency basis and intensive 24 hour care to patients who are admitted for extended treatment. We simultaneously provide clinical instruction to professional veterinary medical students, interns, residents, veterinary technicians, graduate veterinarians, and others, conduct and support clinical research, and provide referral outreach to clients and referring veterinarians.
Position Summary	This position will work an overnight shift of 10pm – 8am. Tasks include: 1) Triage all incoming emergency cases and assess the client situation for optimal care 2) Stabilize emergent, medically dynamic patients 3) Assist and initiate advanced procedures such as pericardiocentesis and positive pressure ventilation 4) Monitor patients to assess response to treatment or need to initiate treatment 5) Coordinate and provides care of ill or injured animals with doctors, students and other staff, including nursing care and technical procedures 6) Provide medically-experienced phone triage/screening and support 7) Facilitate coordination and communication between appropriate hospital departments, clients, and referring veterinarians 8) Provide clinical and didactic instruction to professional veterinary medical students, interns, residents, technicians, graduate veterinarians and others 9) Direct activities of Urgent Care and Critical Care Unit, oversees maintenance, charging and provides continuity of care.
Minimum Qualifications	An associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in veterinary/animal health technology AND two years of experience assisting in animal surgery, administering anesthesia to animals and/or performing veterinary surgery.
Substitutions	N/A
Preferred Qualifications	N/A

Essential Job Duties

Job Duty Category	Patient Care Management
Duty/Responsibility	Provides and oversees efficient, optimal patient care including: triage, assessment, stabilization, treatment, monitoring, and restraint. -Identifies relevant changes and recommends adjustments to patient’s management. -Collaborates with students, interns, residents, faculty clinicians, rDVMs, and clients to assist in formulating a diagnoses and optimal treatment plans. This is done by evaluating patient status, response to therapy, collecting diagnostic samples and interpreting results. -Assumes leadership in emergencies in absence of DVM. Provides clinical and technical expertise such as intravenous catheter placement (peripheral and central catheters), arterial, and urinary catheterization; fluid and drug administration; intravenous and arterial blood sampling; performs focused assessment with sonography for trauma (FAST); EKG and blood gas collection/interpretation; direct and indirect blood pressure monitoring/evaluation; pulse oximetry; capnography; operation and trouble-shooting of all specialty-related equipment; thoracocentesis and continuous evacuation; pericardiocentesis; emergency anesthesia; cystocentesis; multi-parameter monitoring; positive pressure ventilation and initiating and directing CPR.
Percentage Of Time	60

Job Duty Category	Teaching/Mentoring/Continuing Education
Duty/Responsibility	-Develops knowledge and skills of Professional Veterinary Medical Program students, interns, residents, technicians, and CE participants by providing clinical instruction in the principles and practice of veterinary emergency and critical care medicine. -Presents staff in-service training by illustrating new or reviewed specialty topics and/or techniques. Assists in training new personnel. -Orients new students, and provides coaching and feedback. -Teaches and models quality nursing care. -Maintains currency and increases knowledge of field by attending assigned training and continuing education, both in service and self-study.
Percentage Of Time	20

Job Duty Category	Communication
Duty/Responsibility	- Provides knowledgeable onsite or phone triage/screening for ill or injured animals presenting to the Critical Care Services. -Communicates and coordinates with clients or referring/primary veterinarians to obtain relevant history, prior diagnostics, etc. in order to facilitate diagnoses and treatment. Provides information and feedback to help guide clients through decision making. - Communicates and coordinates with reception, and other hospital departments to facilitate timely, efficient assessment, diagnostics, stabilization, treatment and/or transfer to appropriate hospital services. -Provides medical updates and concerns to primary and ancillary clinicians, students and other staff to coordinate patient care -Practices and promotes prompt, positive, professional interpersonal relations and communications. -Problem solves and provides consultation to students, staff, faculty, and community.
Percentage Of Time	15

Job Duty Category	Unit Operations/Maintenance
Duty/Responsibility	-Organizes and directs activities of Unit during duty shift when necessary. -Prioritizes cases and procedures as well as ensures completion and documentation of treatments. -Monitors and enforces policies and procedures (including biosecurity and controlled substance regulations) and enters patient charges into computer. -Maintains supplies, equipment, and facility. -Provides after-hours hospital support and facilitates emergency patient admission. -Practices and promotes positive, professional interpersonal relations and communications.
Percentage Of Time	5

Application Details

Special Instructions to Applicants	APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION Clearly document job duties you have performed that relate to minimum qualifications, preferred qualifications, and essential job duties in the *Work Experience* section on the application. Human Resources must be able to evaluate your experience based on this information. Clearly outline dates of employment and hours worked per week for each employment experience listed in the Work Experience section of the Application so that Human Resources can calculate full-time work experience. Please note: Part-time experience will be calculated to determine the full-time equivalent. The *Work Experience is the only document that will be utilized to determine if minimum qualifications, as outlined in the job posting, have been met. The Application is considered to be the legal document on file; resumes will not be reviewed for minimum qualification requirements.* INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS If an Application is considered “Incomplete”, the Application will be removed from consideration for the position. An Application is incomplete if no current/ previous employment is included in the *Work Experience* section of the Application. An Application is incomplete if “see resume” (or something similar) is noted, or previous employment does not contain job duties for every position in the *Work Experience* section of the Application. Positions requiring a degree or if using education as a substitution for work experience (e.g.: Associate or Bachelor’s) transcripts are required in order to verify receipt of the required degree or coursework. If official or unofficial transcripts are not supplied at the time of application, the Application is incomplete. RESUMES When a resume is listed as a required document, it may be used in the comparative analysis/ evaluation process to determine the candidates that most closely meet the qualifications of the position. This process occurs after an application has passed the minimum qualifications screening. Resumes will not be accepted in place of a completed application; however, some positions may still require a resume as a component for complete application materials. Please see the *Required Documents* section of the posting. NOTES Appointment to the vacancy or vacancies represented by this announcement is expected to be from the eligible list created. However, at the discretion of the appointing authority, the position(s) may be filled by another method of appointment for a valid articulated business reason. The selection process for State Classified positions may include an exam(s) and interview(s) which require candidates to physically appear (at the CSU campus in Fort Collins, CO) at the candidates’ own expense. All status updates for this position will be sent via email from [email protected] , OR the Employment Consultant facilitating the search process. In addition to your Inbox, remember to check the Deleted and Junk folders for these important communications. Pertinent updates to your Application status can be obtained by logging into your application account at https://jobs.colostate.edu Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at Colorado State University The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Colorado State University is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our Human Resources – Employment Office, at [email protected] or call (970) 491- MyHR(6947). DEPARTMENT CONTACT INFORMATION Please check the Help link online at https://jobs.colostate.edu/help/ for assistance on your application or for answers to Frequently Asked Questions. All other inquiries should be directed to the Colorado State University Human Resources Office (970) 491- MyHR(6947).
Conditions of Employment	Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Essential Services Designation - Required to report without delay or interruption to provide essential or emergency services to ensure health, safety, and welfare., Shift Work, On-call Status - May be asked to sign up for on call shifts for nurse back-up during difficult staffing times. This may include when the service must provide one on one case responsibility., Use, Handling, or Exposure to hazardous materials - Chemotherapy agents
EEO Statement	Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services. The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715, [email protected] . The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, [email protected] . The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, [email protected] . Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education .
Background Check Policy Statement	Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.
Employment and Appeal Rights	If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for the position, you may protest the action by filing an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the date you receive notice of the elimination. Also, if you wish to challenge the selection and comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the receipt of notice or knowledge of the action you are challenging. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director’s Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for more information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director’s Administrative Procedures are available at www.colorado.gov/spb . A standard appeal form is available at: www.colorado.gov/spb . If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination.

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