Veterinary Teaching Technician 1 and 2

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Job Posting Title:

Veterinary Teaching Technician 1 and 2

Position Type:

Professional / Unclassified

Department:

LSUAM VetMed – VCS – Clinical Skills Center (Jeremy Redmond (00070032))

Work Location:

Veterinary Medicine Building

Pay Grade:

Job Description:

Veterinary Technician 1 – Teaching

This position performs daily tasks related to the operation of both the surgical training center laboratory as well as the clinical skills laboratory in the School of Veterinary Medicine.

Job Responsibilities:

40% – Correctly perform sterile processing of surgical instruments and equipment by decontaminating, assembling, and inspecting equipment and instruments. Accurately and safely operating sterilizers and performing biological and integrator testing while maintaining record keeping systems.

20% – Serve as a circulating operating room technician and clinical skills technician for clinical and surgical skills labs, with an emphasis on surgical skills. Tasks include but are not limited to, actively monitoring participants in labs to ensure that proper technique is maintained, assist and/or guide others in transporting veterinary patients to and from the operating room, properly position patients for given procedures. Prepare the operating room and clinical skills lab for use with the appropriate equipment/instruments needed for surgical or diagnostic procedures.

20% – Maintain the laboratories in a state of readiness for use by assisting in cleaning and sanitation of cages, kennels, and the kennel room between laboratories. Assist and maintain the general overall cleanliness of the surgical training center and the clinical skills laboratory, including equipment. Be knowledgeable of rules and regulations for both the clinical skills laboratory and the surgical training center spaces.

10% – Assist with all aspects of animal use in the laboratories, including but not limited to, transport of cadaveric specimens and preparation of the aforementioned specimens for lab use. Assist with performance of daily operations of the surgical training laboratory and the clinical skills laboratory, including but not limited to, assisting the laboratory managers, house officers, clinicians, and students with patient care, emergencies, and procedures.

10% – Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree OR Associate’s degree in veterinary technology OR CVT or equivalent OR 3 years of experience in a working environment with similar duties.

Veterinary Technician 2 – Teaching

The veterinary technician in this position will assist in instruction of students (DVM, veterinary technician) and advanced trainees (interns and residents) in technical skills related to the practice of veterinary medicine, with a focus on anesthetic skills

Job Responsibilities:

40% – Provide anesthesia, surgical nursing support, and post-operative recovery for instruction of veterinary anesthesia and surgery (e.g., DVM students, veterinary technician students, house officers, foreign graduates).

30% – Instruct veterinary students, veterinary technology students, house officers, and foreign graduates in clinical skills, with an emphasis on anesthetic techniques. Set up and administer OSCEs

10% – Inventory and assist with ordering anesthesia related supplies. Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot anesthetic equipment within the laboratory space.

10% – Assist with all aspects of animal use in the lab, including transport of cadaveric specimens and preparation of the aforementioned specimens for lab use.

10% – Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree with 3 years of applicable experience OR Associate’s degree in veterinary technology with 2 years of applicable experience OR CVT or equivalent with 2 years of applicable experience OR 5 Years of experience in a working environment with similar duties OR 2 years of experience as a Veterinary Technician 1 at LSU SVM

Special and Physical Qualifications (All Levels):

Vehicle Operation – University employees whose principal responsibilities of employment include operating a vehicle, performing maintenance on a vehicle, or supervising any public employee who operates or maintains a vehicle and positions with an expectation to travel will require an MVR and are subject to drug screens per PM-33/PS-67/FASOP HR-04.

Safety and Security Sensitive Job – Safety and security-sensitive positions are defined as those positions where any form of substance abuse may affect University activities through unsafe work behavior/performance or error in judgment; or where substance abuse could jeopardize the safety and well-being of employees, other personnel, or the general public, or cause significant damage to University property. This includes positions requiring firearms, access to controlled substances, handling hazardous material, operating heavy equipment or machinery, etc. These positions are subject to drug screens per PS-67/FASOP HR-04.

FERPA – As with all LSU employees, due to this position title and/or responsibilities, this position has an obligation to assist students in the acquisition of necessary services. Should a student appear in need of or seek assistance with issues of an emotional, behavioral, or mental health related matter they should be referred to the proper service within the Student Health Center. In situations where the student creates an impression that they are a danger to themselves or others, the advisor should immediately contact the Care Team, the Dean of Students or the appropriate law enforcement agency. The employee outside of those rights contained within FERPA should create no impression of client or patient confidentiality.

Physical Requirements –

Required to be capable of lifting 50+ pounds, standing, sitting, walking, bending, reaching above the shoulder, reaching below the shoulder, vision near sight, vision far sight, climbing, crawling, twisting, pushing/pulling, grasping, and squatting.

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

Please provide your cover letter, CV, and three professional references including name, title, phone number and e-mail address. A copy of your transcript(s) may be attached to your application (if available). However, original transcripts are required prior to hire. Please attach ALL required documents under the “Resume/CV” section of your application.

Posting Date:

July 12, 2024

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

Additional Position Information:

Background Check – An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits – LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

Essential Position (Y/N):

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and SAME Agency:

LSU is designated as a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance related to this search, we encourage you to contact the Office of Human Resource Management (hr@lsu.edu).

HCM Contact Information:

For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email HR@lsu.edu. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.

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