SURGICAL NURSE POSITION AVAILABLE

 

We are looking for a motivated, highly trained veterinary nurse that is seeking a challenging position dedicated to quality patient care for our Grayslake location, but the opportunity at times exists to function in both locations.  Applicants must have a minimum of 2 years experience in an ER/specialty setting with the same amount of anesthesia experience.  Sterilization experience as well as functioning proficiently in an aseptic surgical environment is highly desirable.   Experience delivering high quality customer service is also highly desired.  Completion of an AVMA accredited veterinary technology program and certification in the state of Illinois is preferred.  Benefits are competitive and include a uniform allowance, health, dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance and a 401k retirement plan, as well as an allowance for continuing education.  We are excited about our potential for growth and are looking for qualities in a nurse that would be conducive to this effort!

 

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 patients 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 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.
• Participate in an after hours on call schedule for emergency surgeries.
• Serve on various committees as assigned by Mentor and Hospital Administrator.

Interested candidates, please provide a resume along with a letter describing your level of interest, job knowledge base as well as your experience with an explanation of how these would be applicable to this position to:

 

Marilyn Mandernack

mmandernack@aetcenter.com

Animal Emergency & Treatment Centers

1810 E. Belvidere Road

Grayslake, IL  60030

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