LVT-Oncology

Department website hospital-and-primary-care/hospital/ Posting Type External Retirement Plan TRS Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information Monday-Friday, within the hours of 7: a.m – 5: p.m. Advertised Salary $. per hour, experience considered Posting Date //5 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date //5 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@). USG Core Values Statement The University System of Georgia is comprised of our institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2..1.2 and can be found online at policymanual/section8/C/#p8.2._personnel_conduct.Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at policymanual/section6/C3. Position Information Classification Title Animal Care Veterinary/Animal Science Paraprofessional/Professional FLSA Non-Exempt FTE 1. 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 Hands on experience as an LVT working within an Oncology unit of a small animal hospital. Position Summary Will be part of a team training and guiding fourth year veterinary students, interns and residents as well as veterinary technician students on their path towards a professional career in veterinary medicine. As a member of the service you will be performing quality medicine at its highest levels and standards while running and maintaining advanced equipment associated with these procedures. Technicians in these positions are essential in the organization of the service and patient care assisting with examinations, specimen collection, diagnostic procedures, treatments, anesthesia and surgeries. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies - Stressful situations.- Phlebotomy on small or large animals.- Manually calculating basic formulas for weight conversions, medication dose conversions.- Knowledge of large and small animal anatomy. Physical Demands - Lift and carry up to pounds.- Sit, stand, stoop, bend and walk intermittently during the day on hard floor surfaces.-Use of manual dexterity sufficient to accurately work with small, delicate pieces of equipment or large heavy objects/containers/machinery.- Wearing all protective gear including mask, gloves, gown, hairnet, safety goggles etc.- Working for long periods of time with arms extended. Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of or direct patient care? Yes Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes 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 (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; 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 Duties/Responsibilities Patient care management and treatments. Collection of blood, urine by expression, cystocentesis or catheterization. Collection and preparation of tissue, cellular, or microbiological samples by skin scraping, impressions. Routine laboratory test procedures. Radiology including settings, positioning, processing, and safety. Intravenous and arterial catheterization. Administration and application of treatments, drugs, fluids, medications and immunological agents by oral, parenteral and injectable routes. Percentage of time Duties/Responsibilities Placement of intra-nasal and intra-gastric tubes. Dental procedures, euthanasia, surgical assistance, resuscitative procedures. Application of splints and slings. Application of appropriate wound dressings and external supportive care in severe wound and burn cases. Percentage of time Duties/Responsibilities Entering proper charges for cases, as well as submitting and checking lab work and imaging results through the Hospital computer system. Professionally communicate with doctors and students concerning the affected work flow, time limitations and patient status. Percentage of time Duties/Responsibilities Medical record keeping. Oversee patient management by Veterinary Assistants. Reading and understanding patient records, and having knowledge of medical condition processes. Percentage of time Contact Information Recruitment Contact Contact Details For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below. Recruitment Contact Name Kris Mitchell Recruitment Contact Email l@ Recruitment Contact Phone ()-9