Veterinary Technician II - SA Onco

Job Title

Veterinary Technician II - SA Onco

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Vet Med-Teaching Hospital

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences.  Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who we are

The Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) is an institution that represents 100 years of growth from a small school of veterinary medicine in 1916 to its present role as a major veterinary educational, medical, and research center. Today, we are one of the largest schools of veterinary medicine in the United States, training nearly 600 Doctor of Veterinary Medicine students each year. We support collaboration and teamwork that turns today's discoveries into proactive solutions for animals, humans, and the environment. Together, we strive to support the goals of the faculty, staff and students in teaching, research and outreach programs.  To learn more, please visit our website https://vetmed.tamu.edu/  

What we want

The Veterinary Technician II, under general supervision, provides for and supervises care and treatment of animals admitted to the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital. Provides assistance to the professional staff, instructs veterinary students and subordinate staff in clinical techniques, and oversees the maintenance of the physical area within the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital.

What you need to know

Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire’s experience.

Required Education and Experience:

• Associate degree in veterinary technology, biomedical science, animal science or a related area, or

• equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Two years technical experience in veterinary medicine.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Basic computer skills in word processing, spread sheets, and billing entry. Working knowledge of

• veterinary equipment used within a veterinary teaching hospital such as anesthetic machines, fluid pumps,

• blood gas analyzers, and monitoring equipment. Experience with technical duties (venipuncture, IV

• catheter placement, patient care) required. Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others. Must have exceptional customer service and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Licensed Veterinary Technician, Veterinary Technician Specialty (VTS) in Oncology, specialty training in Oncology

Responsibilities:

• Service Specific Job Duties: Delivers chemotherapy treatments as prescribed by the oncology clinicians. Maintains proficiency in the ability to perform difficult and precise IV catheter placements. Performs and assists in oncologic diagnostics and procedures. Maintains proficiency with injectable and inhalant anesthetic methods. Provides client education regarding chemotherapy patient care and side effects. Prepares the radiation patients for their treatment (IV catheter placement, facilitate diagnostic tests, obtain ECG). Positions patients and adjusts equipment to attain consistent and repeatable radiotherapy protocols and radiation planning CTs. Follows predetermined radiotherapy exposure times and makes settings on radiotherapy machines from established tables. Performs Tomotherapy SOP- such as daily maintenance, quality control, and trouble shooting. Receives and responds to notifications of Tomotherapy machine/equipment failure.

• Teaching and Research: Assists faculty, staff, and students with delivering instruction of professional veterinary curriculum in the small and large animal hospitals. Actively participates in clinical research activities

• General Technical Job Duties: Provides patient restraint. Prepares and administers medications. Assists faculty and students with patient care. Prepares patients for treatment procedures. Prepares work area for treatment procedures. Gathers supplies related to procedures. Assists faculty and students with data entry in patient’s medical record. Helps coordinate consultation and/or direct involvement with patient care by other services. Transports patients to designated service areas in the hospital. Submits patient samples for diagnostic testing. Inventory management and fee entry. Positions and operates hospital equipment         

• Assists with maintaining a safe, sanitary, well-organized service area: Infection prevention best practices. Cleaning and disinfecting. Helps provide oversight for faculty, staff, and students on service area specific safety procedures. Assists with demonstrating and communicating Hospital patient handling and restraint best practices

• Required training, compliance, and administrative procedures: Required TrainTraqs by Texas A&M and VMTH. Time and leave entry into workday. Email correspondence. School and Hospital Accreditation (AVMA). Research compliance (IACUC, USDA, AALAC). Performs other duties as assigned.

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.