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Veterinary Surgery Technician
Johns Hopkins University • Baltimore, MD 21217 • Posted 30+ days ago
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In-person • Full-time • $17.00-$30.00/hr • Entry Level
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Johns Hopkins University is seeking a Veterinary Surgery Technician to join Research Animal Resources. The role involves preparing animals for surgery, acting as the operating room nurse and surgical assistant, providing post-operative monitoring and care, and assisting investigators in various research protocols. The position requires an Associate's Degree in veterinary technology and involves a range of responsibilities including surgical duties, clinical care, teaching, inventory control, and administrative tasks.
Responsibilities
- Prepare animals for surgery by pre-anesthetic administration, IV placement, intubation, clipping and scrubbing animals, anesthetic administration and monitoring
- Act as the operating room nurse and surgical assistant
- Provide post-operative monitoring and care
- Set up and break down surgical facilities including cleaning and disinfecting the surgical suite and cleaning, packing and autoclaving instruments
- Prevent and handle anesthetic emergencies and perform CPR
- Endotracheal intubation of difficult species including marmosets, macaques, rabbits and pigs
- Maintain all clinical and surgical equipment including x-ray and anesthesia machines, ECG, cautery, autoclaves, etc.
- Operate special equipment including mechanical ventilators, invasive blood pressure monitoring, xray machine, and syringe pumps for CRI administration
- Assist investigators in various research protocols, including maintaining large animal species under anesthesia while performing MRIs, PET scans, and other research studies
- Administer medications for treatment via multiple routes including oral and parenteral
- Obtain diagnostic samples from all species including but not limited to blood, urine, and feces
- Perform health maintenance for dogs, cats, pigs and rabbits, including but not limited to hoof and nail trims and collecting routine weights
- Teach investigators, fellows and technical staff to perform various technical procedures
- Train personnel in routine clinical care, daily maintenance of animals under medical treatment, maintenance and monitoring animals during all phases of anesthesia, including proper dosage and proper route of anesthesia for a variety of species
- Stock pharmacy with veterinary supplies and drugs
- Keep controlled substance log
- Order supplies and equipment for surgery and animal health care
- Perform pre-release examination on all non-human primates in quarantine including final chest xray, body weight check, general physical, TB testing and blood work
- Supervise movement of anesthetized animals to housing area
- Develop and maintain standard operating procedures for the surgical suite
- Maintain animal records (paper and electronic)
- Schedule surgery and technical service procedures
- Prepare bills for services provided
Qualifications
Required
- Associate's Degree in veterinary technology
- Some related experience
Preferred
- Bachelor's Degree
- Certified Veterinary Technician
About Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins University, founded in 1876, is a prestigious educational institution known for its diverse academic programs and world-class research facilities. The university, with its renowned schools of Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, and Arts & Sciences, is committed to improving lives through knowledge and discovery.
Full Job Description
Research Animal Resources is seeking a **_Veterinary Surgery Technician_** _._
**Specific Duties & Responsibilities:**
_Surgical Responsibilities:_
+ Prepare animals for surgery by pre-anesthetic administration, IV placement, intubation, clipping and scrubbing animals, anesthetic administration and monitoring
+ Act as the operating room nurse and surgical assistant
+ Provide post-operative monitoring and care
+ Set up and break down surgical facilities including cleaning and disinfecting the surgical suite and cleaning, packing and autoclaving instruments
+ Prevent and handle anesthetic emergencies and perform CPR
+ Endotracheal intubation of difficult species including marmosets, macaques, rabbits and pigs
+ Maintain all clinical and surgical equipment including x-ray and anesthesia machines, ECG, cautery, autoclaves, etc.
+ Operate special equipment including mechanical ventilators, invasive blood pressure monitoring, xray machine, and syringe pumps for CRI administration
_Research:_
+ Assist investigators in various research protocols, including maintaining large animal species under anesthesia while performing MRIs, PET scans, and other research studies.
_Clinical Care & Health Maintenance:_
+ Administer medications for treatment via multiple routes including oral and parenteral.
+ Obtain diagnostic samples from all species including but not limited to blood, urine, and feces.
+ Perform health maintenance for dogs, cats, pigs and rabbits, including but not limited to hoof and nail trims and collecting routine weights.
_Teaching:_
+ Teach investigators, fellows and technical staff to perform various technical procedures.
+ Train personnel in routine clinical care, daily maintenance of animals under medical treatment, maintenance and monitoring animals during all phases of anesthesia, including proper dosage and proper route of anesthesia for a variety of species.
_Inventory Control:_
+ Stock pharmacy with veterinary supplies and drugs.
+ Keep controlled substance log.
+ Order supplies and equipment for surgery and animal health care.
_Quarantine:_
+ Perform pre-release examination on all non-human primates in quarantine including final chest xray, body weight check, general physical, TB testing and blood work.
+ Supervise movement of anesthetized animals to housing area
_Administrative Responsibilities:_
+ Develop and maintain standard operating procedures for the surgical suite.
+ Maintain animal records (paper and electronic).
+ Schedule surgery and technical service procedures.
+ Prepare bills for services provided.
**Minimum Qualifications**
+ Associate's Degree in veterinary technology and some related experience required
+ Additional experience may substitute for required education, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ Bachelors Degree preferred
+ Certified Veterinary Technician strongly preferred
Classified Title: Veterinary Surgery Technician
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CD
Starting Salary Range: $17.00 - $30.00 HRLY (49,400 targeted; Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: M-F / 8a-4:30p
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
Location: School of Medicine - East Baltimore Campus
Department name: SOM Admin Research Animal Resources
Personnel area: School of Medicine
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Johns Hopkins University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. The university promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.
**Specific Duties & Responsibilities:**
_Surgical Responsibilities:_
+ Prepare animals for surgery by pre-anesthetic administration, IV placement, intubation, clipping and scrubbing animals, anesthetic administration and monitoring
+ Act as the operating room nurse and surgical assistant
+ Provide post-operative monitoring and care
+ Set up and break down surgical facilities including cleaning and disinfecting the surgical suite and cleaning, packing and autoclaving instruments
+ Prevent and handle anesthetic emergencies and perform CPR
+ Endotracheal intubation of difficult species including marmosets, macaques, rabbits and pigs
+ Maintain all clinical and surgical equipment including x-ray and anesthesia machines, ECG, cautery, autoclaves, etc.
+ Operate special equipment including mechanical ventilators, invasive blood pressure monitoring, xray machine, and syringe pumps for CRI administration
_Research:_
+ Assist investigators in various research protocols, including maintaining large animal species under anesthesia while performing MRIs, PET scans, and other research studies.
_Clinical Care & Health Maintenance:_
+ Administer medications for treatment via multiple routes including oral and parenteral.
+ Obtain diagnostic samples from all species including but not limited to blood, urine, and feces.
+ Perform health maintenance for dogs, cats, pigs and rabbits, including but not limited to hoof and nail trims and collecting routine weights.
_Teaching:_
+ Teach investigators, fellows and technical staff to perform various technical procedures.
+ Train personnel in routine clinical care, daily maintenance of animals under medical treatment, maintenance and monitoring animals during all phases of anesthesia, including proper dosage and proper route of anesthesia for a variety of species.
_Inventory Control:_
+ Stock pharmacy with veterinary supplies and drugs.
+ Keep controlled substance log.
+ Order supplies and equipment for surgery and animal health care.
_Quarantine:_
+ Perform pre-release examination on all non-human primates in quarantine including final chest xray, body weight check, general physical, TB testing and blood work.
+ Supervise movement of anesthetized animals to housing area
_Administrative Responsibilities:_
+ Develop and maintain standard operating procedures for the surgical suite.
+ Maintain animal records (paper and electronic).
+ Schedule surgery and technical service procedures.
+ Prepare bills for services provided.
**Minimum Qualifications**
+ Associate's Degree in veterinary technology and some related experience required
+ Additional experience may substitute for required education, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ Bachelors Degree preferred
+ Certified Veterinary Technician strongly preferred
Classified Title: Veterinary Surgery Technician
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CD
Starting Salary Range: $17.00 - $30.00 HRLY (49,400 targeted; Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: M-F / 8a-4:30p
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
Location: School of Medicine - East Baltimore Campus
Department name: SOM Admin Research Animal Resources
Personnel area: School of Medicine
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Johns Hopkins University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. The university promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.
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