Surgery Technician

Job Description

The Surgery Technician is responsible for meeting the day to day requirements of all facilities, functions, and laboratory supplies that fall under the supervision of the CVM Surgery Program and CVM Spay/Neuter Program. This person will assist in the supervision of lab and clinical activities for assigned surgery courses and educational activities under the direction of the designated faculty. Preparation of these laboratories might include organization of resources including: faculty, animals, student groups, equipment for laboratory, medications, DEA controlled drugs, and consumables. The Surgery Technician will have direct responsibility in planning labs and oversight of equipment inventory. Required Qualifications A.S., A.A.S., or B.S. in Veterinary Technology and in good professional standing. Preferred Qualifications A minimum of one-year clinical experience in various settings, a minimum of one-year laboratory teaching experience college/school of veterinary medicine, communicate and work well with faculty, staff and students, be knowledgeable and proficient concerning the essential tasks performed by veterinary technicians/technologists as they work under the supervision of a veterinarian, & a working knowledge of computers and basic programs such as Word and Excel. Physical Demands Job Duty Job Duty promote the mission of Lincoln Memorial University to all faculty, staff, students, and to the community at large; Job Duty promote effective working relationships among faculty, staff and students; Job Duty participate on university committees; Job Duty assist the designated Faculty to provide surgery related clinical and lab experiences for students in an efficient, professional, and authoritative manner; Job Duty assists in preparing operating rooms for complex surgical procedures and communicate well with veterinarians and veterinary technician staff; Job Duty assist in the education of the student under the direction of designated faculty while the student learns the veterinary medical clinical skills process as he/she acquires the knowledge, understanding, and the entry-level skills required of veterinarians; Job Duty maintain controlled drugs and surgical records; spay/neuter medical records; and evaluations of the students for the activities during the surgical clinical experiences; Job Duty ensure that all OSHA and USDA guidelines are implemented in student clinical student activities; Job Duty oversee medical records of animals that are used in teaching, comply with all IACUC guidelines; Job Duty completion of required institutional and program accreditation reports and other reports necessary for the operation and advancement of the University; Job Duty other duties as assigned Posting Detail Information

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