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BOSTON TRUST WALDEN COMPANY

LVT I - Cardiology

BOSTON TRUST WALDEN COMPANY, Athens, Georgia, us, 30604

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External Retirement Plan TRS Employment Type: Employee

Benefits Eligibility: Eligible

Full/Part time: Full Time

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 hour shifts between 7:30am - 6pm

Advertised Salary $17.78 per hour

Posting Date 08/23/2024

Open until filled: Yes

Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 09/15/2024

Special Instructions to Applicants: Location of Vacancy Athens Area

EEO Policy Statement: The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

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Position Information Classification Title: Animal Care Veterinary/Animal Science Paraprofessional/Professional FLSA Non-Exempt FTE 1.0

Minimum Qualifications Requires technical knowledge in the field acquired through an apprenticeship, a 2-year degree, or professional certificate. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications Licensed Veterinary Technician with experience in a surgery based hospital setting.

Position Summary The Licensed Veterinary Technician in Cardiology will perform physical exams, technician appointments, patient restraint, patient sedation, intravenous catheterization, routine laboratory procedures, venipuncture, and indirect blood pressure. Obtain urine by expression, cystocentesis or catheterization. Administer treatments, drugs, fluids, and medications by oral, parenteral and injectable routes. Client communication in person and via phone or e-mail. Acquire diagnostic ECG tracings. Prepare and apply Holtor monitors and telemetry. Set up and assist with paracentesis, echocardiogram, electrocardiogram (ECG), interventional radiology procedures, electrocardioversion, oxygen cage, and surgical procedures. Review Holtor monitor tracings. Assist in euthanasia and emergency resuscitation procedures.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

Licensed Veterinary Technician qualification with active license

Interact and effectively communicate with a variety of personnel and display excellent interpersonal skills

Apply common sense when carrying out verbal and written instructions

Work in a fast paced environment

Exhibit attention to detail

Understand advanced medical terminology

Physical Demands

Lift and carry up to 50 pounds

Sit, stand, stoop, bend and walk intermittently during the day on hard floor surfaces

Work with small, delicate pieces of equipment or large heavy objects/containers/machinery

Wear all protective gear including mask, gloves, gown, hairnet, safety goggles, etc.

Work for long periods of time with arms extended

Driving Responsibility Is driving a responsibility of this position? No

Position of Trust Is this a Position of Trust? Yes

Financial Access Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No

Credit and P-Card Policy Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Background Investigation Policy Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Perform physical exams, technician appointments, patient restraint, intravenous catheterization, and routine laboratory procedures. Acquire indirect blood pressure.

Collect blood, effusions, urine by expression, cystocentesis or catheterization. Administration and application of treatments, drugs, fluids, and medications by oral, parenteral and injectable routes.

Set up and assist with paracentesis, echocardiogram, electrocardiogram (ECG), interventional radiology procedures, electrocardioversion, surgical procedures. Review Holtor monitor tracings.

Client communication in person and via phone or e-mail. Acquire diagnostic ECG tracings. Prepare and apply a Holtor monitor and telemetry.

Euthanasia assistance and emergency resuscitation procedures.

Contact Information Recruitment Contact: Kris Mitchell

Email: Krista.Mitchell@uga.edu

Phone: (706)542-4459

Required Documents

Resume/CV

Cover Letter

List of References with Contact Information

Optional Documents None

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