Current jobs related to Animal Care Technician - Hershey, Pennsylvania - Penn State University

  • Certified Animal Care Technician

    4 weeks ago

    Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States Animal Health Care Center Full time

    Join Our Team! The Animal Health Care Center is seeking a dedicated and experienced Certified Animal Care Technician to join our passionate team. This full-time position is ideal for individuals with a strong background in small animal healthcare. Key Responsibilities: Provide exceptional client education and support. Perform animal restraint and ensure...

  • Veterinary Care Specialist

    3 days ago

    Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States Animal Health Care Center Full time

    Animal Health Care Center of Hershey Job OpportunityWe are seeking a skilled and experienced Veterinary Technician to join our team of caring pet professionals.The ideal candidate will be proficient in:Client education and communicationAnimal restraint and handlingPatient care and monitoringVaccinations and medical proceduresDigital radiography and...

  • Per Diem Patient Care Technician

    2 weeks ago

    Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States PennState Health Full time

    Job SummaryPennState Health is seeking a per diem / prn Patient Care Tech for a per diem / prn job in Hershey, Pennsylvania.Job DescriptionJob Title: Per Diem Patient Care TechnicianJob Summary: We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Per Diem Patient Care Technician to join our team. As a Per Diem Patient Care Technician, you will play a vital role in...

  • Per Diem Patient Care Technician

    2 weeks ago

    Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States PennState Health Full time

    Job SummaryPennState Health is seeking a per diem / prn Patient Care Tech for a per diem / prn job in Hershey, Pennsylvania.Job DescriptionJob Title: Per Diem Patient Care TechnicianJob Summary: We are seeking a skilled Per Diem Patient Care Technician to join our team. As a Per Diem Patient Care Technician, you will be responsible for providing high-quality...

  • Radiology Technician

    2 days ago

    Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States TotalMed Allied Full time

    Job Opportunity: Radiology TechnicianTotalMed Allied is seeking a skilled Radiology Technician for a travel assignment in Hershey, Pennsylvania.Job Details:Specialty: Radiology TechnicianDiscipline: Allied Health ProfessionalEmployment Type: TravelShift: 8 hours, eveningsHours per Week: 40Duration: 13 weeksWe are looking for a highly skilled Radiology...

  • Radiology Technician

    4 days ago

    Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States RTG Medical-Allied Full time

    Job Opportunity: Radiology TechnicianRTG Medical-Allied is seeking a skilled Radiology Technician to join their team for a travel assignment in Hershey, Pennsylvania.Job Details:Specialty: Radiology TechnicianJob Location: Hershey, PennsylvaniaAssignment Length: 13 weeksTotal Hours Per Week: 40 weeklyShift Breakdown: 5x8 hrsAs a Radiology Technician with RTG...

  • Anesthesia Technician

    2 days ago

    Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States Penn State Health Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking an Anesthesia Technician to join our team at Penn State Health. As an Anesthesia Technician, you will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of our operating rooms. Your primary responsibility will be to prepare and maintain the necessary equipment and supplies for anesthesia procedures.Key ResponsibilitiesPrepare and...

  • Pharmacy Technician

    1 week ago

    Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States PennState Health Full time

    Job SummaryPennState Health is seeking a skilled Pharmacy Technician to join our team in Hershey, Pennsylvania. As a Pharmacy Technician, you will play a vital role in supporting our pharmacy operations and ensuring the highest level of patient care.Key ResponsibilitiesAssist pharmacists with order entry, preparation, and distribution of medications.Maintain...

  • Radiology Technician

    3 days ago

    Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States TotalMed Allied Full time

    Job DetailsTotalMed Allied is seeking a skilled Radiology Technician for a travel assignment in Hershey, Pennsylvania.Job RequirementsSpecialty: Radiology TechnicianDiscipline: Allied Health ProfessionalShift: 8 hours, eveningsEmployment Type: TravelWe are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Radiology Technician to join our team for a 13-week...

  • Radiology Technician

    3 days ago

    Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States OneStaff Medical Full time

    Job Title: Diagnostic Imaging X-ray PM 8.00 Hrs.We are seeking a skilled Radiology Technician to join our team at OneStaff Medical. As a Radiology Technician, you will play a crucial role in creating high-quality images to help physicians diagnose and treat illnesses or injuries.Job Summary:This is a travel assignment for a Radiology Technician to work in...

  • Pharmacy Technician

    2 weeks ago

    Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States PennState Health Full time

    Job SummaryPennState Health is seeking a skilled Pharmacy Technician to join our team in Hershey, Pennsylvania.Key ResponsibilitiesAssist pharmacists with order entry, preparation, and distribution of medications.Maintain accurate inventory of drug supplies and implement controls to ensure integrity and proper accounting.Collaborate with healthcare...

  • Medical Lab Technician

    2 days ago

    Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States PennState Health Full time

    Job Title: Medical Lab TechnicianPenn State Health is seeking a highly skilled Medical Lab Technician to join our team on a per diem basis. As a Medical Lab Technician, you will play a critical role in providing accurate and timely laboratory results to support patient care.Job Summary:The Medical Lab Technician will be responsible for performing complex...

  • Pharmacy Technician

    6 days ago

    Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States PennState Health Full time

    Job SummaryPennState Health is seeking a skilled Pharmacy Technician to join our team in Hershey, Pennsylvania.Key ResponsibilitiesAssist pharmacists with order entry, preparation, and distribution of medications.Maintain accurate inventory of drug supplies and implement controls to ensure integrity and proper accounting.Collaborate with healthcare...

  • Per Diem Pharmacy Technician

    1 week ago

    Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States PennState Health Full time

    Job SummaryPennState Health is seeking a skilled Per Diem Pharmacy Technician to join our team. As a Pharmacy Technician, you will play a vital role in preparing medications under the direction of a pharmacist, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of patient care.Key ResponsibilitiesPrepare medications according to prescription orders, measuring, mixing,...

  • Sterile Processing Technician

    1 week ago

    Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States PennState Health Full time

    About the RolePennState Health is seeking a skilled Sterile Processing Technician to join our team. As a Sterile Processing Technician, you will play a critical role in ensuring the highest level of patient care by processing and sterilizing medical instruments and equipment.Key ResponsibilitiesProcess and sterilize medical instruments and equipment to...

  • Maintenance Technician

    3 weeks ago

    Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States Penn State Health Full time

    Penn State Health - Hershey Medical CenterJob Summary:We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to join our team at Penn State Health Hershey Medical Center. As a Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for performing routine maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting on a wide range of mechanical equipment and systems.Key...

  • Sterile Processing Technician

    1 week ago

    Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States PennState Health Full time

    Job SummaryPennState Health is seeking a highly skilled Sterile Processing Technician to join our team. As a Sterile Processing Technician, you will play a critical role in ensuring the highest level of patient care by processing and sterilizing medical instruments and equipment.Key ResponsibilitiesProcess and sterilize medical instruments and equipment to...

  • Medical Laboratory Technician

    1 week ago

    Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States PennState Health Full time

    Job Title: Medical Laboratory TechnicianWe are seeking a highly skilled Medical Laboratory Technician to join our team on a per diem basis. As a Medical Laboratory Technician, you will play a critical role in the diagnosis and treatment of patients by performing complex laboratory tests on blood, body fluids, cells, and tissues.Responsibilities:Perform a...

  • Medical Laboratory Technician

    4 days ago

    Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States PennState Health Full time

    Job Title: Medical Laboratory TechnicianWe are seeking a highly skilled Medical Laboratory Technician to join our team on a per diem basis. As a Medical Laboratory Technician, you will play a critical role in the diagnosis and treatment of patients by performing complex laboratory tests on blood, body fluids, cells, and tissues.Key Responsibilities:Perform a...

  • Per Diem Pharmacy Technician

    1 week ago

    Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States PennState Health Full time

    Job SummaryPenn State Health is seeking a skilled Per Diem Pharmacy Technician to join our team at our Hershey, Pennsylvania location. As a Per Diem Pharmacy Technician, you will play a vital role in supporting our outpatient pharmacy services, ensuring the highest level of patient care and satisfaction.Key ResponsibilitiesPrepare medications under the...

Animal Care Technician

3 months ago

Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States Penn State University Full time

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Shift M-F:
Midnight-8am

Off:
Sat/Sun


Observe animals in an intensive care setting and report changes to veterinary staff or supervisor; notify on-call veterinarian in emergency situation; as appropriate, take immediate action such as controlling bleeding or seizures, administering oxygen or medication, etc.

Monitor animals with artificial organs and associated equipment; react properly to alarms and change in status; notify veterinarian or on-call engineer.

Under veterinary staff direction, use proper aseptic techniques to administer medications orally, intramuscularly, and intravenously; draw up, dilute, or mix medications at the proper levels; monitor blood pressure and heart rate for abnormal conditions.

Collect blood, urine, and fecal samples; conduct diagnostic tests as directed including blood gases, hematocrits, clot times, etc. Maintain records of animal data, vitals, medications, intake and output, etc.; follow orders written by veterinary staff and supervisor. Restrain, position, and prepare animals for medical/research procedures. Assist with veterinary treatments and activities as directed.

Operate and perform routine user maintenance on equipment such as blood pressure monitors, fluid pumps, etc.; notify supervisor of malfunctions.

Prepare room for animals returning from surgery; ensure availability of stanchion with clean mat, oxygen tank, and other equipment/supplies required for animal recovery.

Maintain a stock of regularly used supplies; request additional supplies to replenish inventory, as necessary; make recommendations to supervisor when new equipment and supplies may be needed.

Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition; keep animals in clean state; promptly remove animal waste.

Assist with training newly hired Animal Care Technicians. Perform the duties of Animal Caretaker C as needed.

  • This job requires that you _operate _a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid US driver's license and _successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be _required _in addition to standard background _checks. _
The following clearances must be successfully completed for this position:

  • Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Background Check
  • Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal Background Check


The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms.

We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusive excellence that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive.

We value inclusive excellence as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:


Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR).

The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters.

The ASR is available for review here.

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

**EEO IS THE LAW