Surgical assistant needed for growing surgery practice within our emergency and specialty practice. Applicants must have a minimum of 5 years experience as a veterinary technician or assistant – and at least 2 years in an ER/Specialty setting. Candidate should be proficient in all aspects of surgery – including anesthesia, monitoring, sterilization and asepsis. Exceptional customer service skills and commitment to client education is required. Secondary education in a science-related field at the AS or BS level and/or Certification at the CVT/LVT or similar level is desirable, but not required.
Hours: (2) Surgery shifts (TBD - morning and early evening hours required. Candidate must be flexible.) (2) ER shift (3p-12a OR 11p-8a)
Position duties include, but not limited to:
- Preparation of patients for anesthesia (pre-op blood work, assessments, radiographs, other tests and procedures as ordered by surgeon).
- Anesthetizing, maintaining, monitoring and recovering patient’s perioperatively. Must be proficient in drug and CRI calculations.
- Arrange the operating rooms (OR) prior to surgery, restore the OR to cleanliness and order following surgery.Act as scrub nurse assistant to surgeon as needed.
- Circulate the OR during surgery. Learn, recognize and anticipate surgeon’s needs, open packs and instruments aseptically.
- Prepare patients for surgical procedures (clipping, scrubbing, positioning on table, connecting to monitoring equipment, etc).
- Maintain surgical equipment and inventory, including cleaning, wrapping, sterilizing and organizing.Proper handling, completion of paperwork, and submission of surgical histopathology and microbiology samples.
- Produce quality radiographs safely and efficiently.Communicate effectively with clients during surgery receiving days and on follow up phone calls.
- Educate clients about surgical procedures, follow-up care, risks and possible complications.Maintain surgery log and patient records accurately.
- Willingness and ability to work with a rotating staff of nurses, surgeons, and other clinicians.
Interested candidates, please provide a letter describing your background, relevant experience, long-term career goals and any specialized skills. Submit to Kathleen Braun (kbraun@aetcenter.com) or fax your resume to Kathleen's attention to 773-283-5232.
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