Veterinary Assistant
Company: Kansas State University
Location: Manhattan
Posted on: January 21, 2023
Job Description:
Veterinary Assistant
Department: 3670080070 Veterinary Health Center
Job no: 514345
Employment type: Staff Full Time (Unclassified - Term)
Location: Manhattan, Kansas
Worksite: On-site requirement
Categories: Veterinary Medicine
Pay Grade: 05A
About This Role:
The College of Veterinary Medicine has a variety of sections such
as Small Animal ICU, Small Animal Surgery, Small Animal Patient
Intake, and the Emergency Room. These sections are seeking
applicants for a Veterinary Assistant. The search committee will
provide more details about the specific areas looking to hire
during the interview process.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Small Animal Surgery: Small Animal Surgery Ward 3 Assistant
Responsibilities: This position will be responsible for
organization and maintenance of the small animal surgery Ward 3
areas and bandage room. The position will provide assistant support
to small animal surgery faculty, staff, and senior veterinary
students assigned to the small animal surgery rotation. Typical
responsibilities will include: a) Organize and stock the surgery
ward & bandage room with necessary materials and equipment to
facilitate efficiency in patient receiving, testing & treatments.
b) Assist clinicians and Veterinary Nurses in basic aspects of
patient care, including oral drug administration, sample and
request submissions, physical therapy, and patient hygiene. c)
Assure daily data entry in the electronic medical records and
accurate billing entry into the hospital information system. d)
Monitor on a daily basis: patient care including patient status,
feeding schedules, cage, and run areas, and animal appearance.
Small Animal Surgery OR Technical Responsibilities: 1. Prepare and
maintain the surgical suites to consistently provide a sterile
environment and adequate supplies 2. Assist as a surgical team
member by preparing animals for surgical procedures 3. Assist
surgical team members by acting as circulators during procedures,
and maintaining and monitoring sterile techniques in surgery areas.
4. Become familiar with new medical equipment as it becomes
available 5. Assure instruments are prepared and returned to
Central Preparation in a timely manner. Additional
Responsibilities: 1. As necessary, assist with afterhours emergency
procedures and participate with rotational weekend and holiday on
call. 2. Be an effective and dependable employee by beginning each
day with a clean, neat uniform, establish and maintain good work
habits, maintain a positive professional relationship with faculty,
staff, and students. 3. Will cross- train to other areas within
Surgical Support Services to provide support in time of illness or
vacations. 4. Perform other duties as requested by supervisor or
Hospital Administrator following procedures developed for the
Veterinary Health Center (VHC).
- Small Animal ICU: Assist VHC Veterinarians and Registered
Veterinary Technicians: A) Serve as secretary of the specialty
service a. Screen calls b. Serve as resource in management of
service daily activities c. Serve as a client liaison with the
service B) Provide patient care a. Restraint of animals b. Feed,
exercise and bathe patients C) Collection of urine and fecal
samples D) Monitor, record and report physical signs of
hospitalized patients E) Assist with compliance of all biohazard
and infection control protocols a. Examples i. Clean cages and
runs, provide clean bedding, water and litter boxes ii. Maintain
cleanliness and general upkeep of ICU iii. Enter charges for the
service and ensure accuracy F) Restock and reorder supplies.
Electronic Medical Record Specialist A) Medical Scribe a. Gather
information for patient visit b. Enter documentation into the
Electronic Medical Record as directed and appropriate B) Provide
input in the creation and development of electronic medical record
forms C) Serve as electronic medical record and Hospital
Information System resource for students, staff and faculty. Other
duties as assigned.
- Sterile Processing Technician: Assist with ancillary support
services within the VHC, to include, but not be limited to the
following: A) Preparing surgical instruments and linen packs for
decontamination as they return from surgery into pack Load
contaminated instruments into sonic cleaner or instrument washer.
Visually inspect all instruments for traces of contamination when
cycles are complete (i.e. remaining blood or tissue fragments).
Place instruments in appropriate racks/trays as defined in the
assembly manual, (i.e. spay pack, orthopedic pack, arthroscopic
pack, etc.). Transport instruments to clean room B) Prepare
surgical instruments and packs for sterilization. Inspect
instruments for sharpness or damage. Remove and report instruments
in need of repair. Ensure packs/trays are properly assembled, and
packaged/wrapped as defined in the assembly manual. Wrap
specifically so items are to surgeon's specifications, and all
instruments and supplies are oriented so the pack may be opened
maintaining a sterile field around its outer perimeter. C)
Sterilization of surgical packs and supplies. Properly load, wrap,
tape, and identifiy (contents and date sterilized.) instrument
packs in the correct sterilizer appropriate for the type of pack
being sterilized, and set the machine to the appropriate cycle
settings. Complete sterilization load logs. Upon completion of
cycles, remove packs, interperate control monitors (i.e. cycle
printouts, autoclave tape color changes, biologicals, etc.) to
determine if sterilizers functioned properly and each pack has been
appropriately processed. D) Prepare gauze/sponges, towels, needle
packs, and other medical supplies so each contains a specified
number of items, with each is oriented and labeled according to the
assembly manual. E) Launder and fold surgical linens, towels and
uniforms. Packing, wrapping, and sterilization of surgical gowns,
following approved sterile techniques. F) Maintain a clean and
orderly work area by participating in daily cleaning tasks. -
Routine maintence and cleaning of all machines and equipment within
the Central Preparation (CP) department. - Routine cleaning of
counters and shelving containing sterile packs and other
commodities. A) Assist in training of new employees in specific
techniques associated with performing sterile pack preparation
procedures and other duties within the department. B) Organization
and set up of surgery carts and other specialty carts. C) Assist in
maintaining and monitoring equipment, materials, supplies and other
commodities utilized daily in support of client, teaching and
research procedures at the Veterinary Health Center in accordance
with established protocols and procedures. Assuring that all items
have been serviced according to the preventive maintenance
protocol, are functional, clean and available for future
procedures. This includes returning partially used commodities into
service or initiating proper disposal of them in order to maintain
an adequate inventory of supplies and materials. - Provide requests
to supervisor (or other purchasing personnel in supervisor's
absence) for reordering of commodities. D) Perform daily tasks to
ensure the Self-Help Laboratory is operational. These tasks
include: cleaning, stocking, troubleshooting and maintaining
equipment, reporting equipment in need of repair to surpervisor (or
SSD or other procurement officer in supervisor's absence).
Quarterly duties in self-help include: maintaining MSDS book,
appropriate signage, and evaluating the need for par levels
adjustments. E) Participate in after-hours emergency on call
rotation to include weekends and holidays. A) Provide assistance to
Veterinary Nurses in both small animal and large animal surgical
nurses stations and operating rooms to include but not limited to
the following: - Assist in breakdown of tables and instrument
preparation for transport to CP department. B) Perform other duties
as requested by Central Prep Nursing Supervisor, Director of
Surgical Support Services, Health Care Technician II, or Veterinary
Health Center Administrator or Director by following procedures
developed for the KSU-VHC. C) Be an effective and dependable
employee by beginning each day with a clean, neat uniform,
establish and maintain good work habits, maintain a positive,
professional relationship with faculty, staff, students and clients
demonstrating behavior that is conducive to harmonious working
relationships.
Why Join Us:
Kansas State University offers a comprehensive benefits package
that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans,
paid time off - vacation, sick, and holidays. To see what benefits
are available, please visit:
https://www.k-state.edu/hcs/benefits
We Support Diversity and Inclusion:
Kansas State University embraces diversity and inclusion. The
university actively seeks individuals who foster a collegial
environment and cooperative interactions with coworkers, students,
and others. The University is dedicated to promoting the Principles
of Community.
What You'll Need to Succeed:
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma.
- One year of relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Two or more years of experience as a veterinary assistant
providing patient care.
- College study with coursework in animal science or a closely
related field.
- Veterinary Assistant Certification.
- Ability to work with and provide preventative maintenance for
ordinary veterinary medical equipment.
- Willingness to master new techniques.
- Demonstrated experience, knowledge, and comfort with word and
excel software. Ability to provide software instruction to a
variety of audiences.
- Ability to handle, restrain, and provide assistance for medical
services to senior veterinary students, clinicians, and Veterinary
Nurses for domestic animals.
- Ability to maintain and use ordinary veterinary medical
hospital equipment.
- Minimum of one year experience in sterile processing and/or
operating room.
- Hospital experience in sterilizer operation, biomedical
equipment operation and maintenance, supply and/or pharmaceutical
stocking and distribution, or similar responsibilities.
Other Requirements:
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United
States at the time of employment.
How to Apply:
Please submit the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover letter
- Contact information for three professional references
Screening of Applications Begins:
Screening begins immediately and continues until the position is
filled.
Anticipated Hiring Salary Range:
$13.97 - $20.96 hourly
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender
identity, age, national origin, disability or status as a protected
veteran.
Background Screening Statement:
In connection with your application for employment, Kansas State
University will procure a Background Screen on you as part of the
process of considering your candidacy as an employee.
Advertised: Dec 14, 2022 Central Standard Time
Applications close: Open until filled
Keywords: Kansas State University, Manhattan , Veterinary Assistant, Healthcare , Manhattan, Kansas
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