ARISE is hiring a full time Neurology Veterinary Technician
Schedule: Four 10-hour shifts Monday through Thursday or Tuesday through Friday with the flexibility to work either shifts. Start dates will be staggered depending on availability for training.
Benefits
VTS Support
CE Allowance
Uniform Allowance
Paid License Renewal Fees
Paid Time Off
Employee Pet Discount
Shift/Weekend Pay Differential
Opportunity for VTNE Reimbursement
401k
Medical/Dental/Vision
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
ARISE is a 24-hour veterinary emergency and critical care (AVECCC) and specialty hospital in Queen Creek, AZ. We have the most skilled doctors in the state and provide significantly complex treatments in the western US. The teams in this department work closely with surgeons, oncologists, internists, radiologists, and a critical care team to provide the highest quality care to our patients. The hospital provides an opportunity to work with state-of-the-art technology including, but not limited to, CT, MRI, and ultrasound. ARISE is an organization that prides itself on its core values to drive a dynamic culture. We offer a unique training program that offers many opportunities to learn and grow from Technician Assistant to our Senior Veterinary Technicians, shift leads, supervisors, and managers.
ARISE has a commitment to health and wellness, not only for our patients, but also for our staff. To help manage burnout and compassion fatigue, employees have access to an onsite social worker dedicated to their personal wellness. ARISE offers a competitive compensation package to include but not limited to: CE allowance, full health benefit packages, 401K with a company match, employee pet discounts, and Paid Time Off.
Job Purpose: The purpose of the Veterinary Neurology Technician is to provide high quality medical support and nursing care to companion animal patients. The Neurology Technician works collaboratively with Neurologists, Emergency clinicians, Radiology, Surgery, and other specialty services to ensure seamless patient care throughout the diagnostic and treatment process.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Technical Duties
Obtain complete patient histories and perform thorough nursing assessments.
Assist with neurological examinations and accurately document findings.
Monitor patients for changes in mentation, gait, cranial nerve function, proprioception, and pain levels.
Provide nursing care for hospitalized neurology patients, including those requiring intensive monitoring.
Safely handle and restrain neurologically compromised patients using low-stress handling techniques.
Assist with mobility support, sling walking, turning schedules, and prevention of pressure sores.
Monitor urinary function and provide bladder expression or urinary catheter care when indicated.
Maintain accurate neurologic flow sheets and patient documentation.
Prepare neurosurgical patients for surgery.
Assist with pre-operative and post-operative patient care.
Maintain sterile technique and assist during neurosurgical procedures as assigned.
Monitor anesthesia during neurologic surgeries.
Recover patients safely following anesthesia while recognizing neurologic complications.
Assist with postoperative pain management and neurological monitoring.
Proficient IV catheter placement
Use and maintain IV pumps
Understands and carries out written and oral directions
Proficient and accurate drug calculations and administration
Quality nursing and husbandry care of patients
Strong working knowledge of veterinary procedures and pharmacology
Perform in-hospital lab testing and prepare specimens for outside labs, as needed when lab tech is not available. Report diagnostic testing results to veterinarians
Perform and/or participate in all other diagnostics such as radiology, ultrasound, ECG, BP, and glucose monitoring
Assist veterinarians in outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs and weights as well as providing client education
Accurately and completely record all treatments
Perform client callbacks as necessary
Maintain legally defensible medical records in cooperation with veterinarians
Monitor anesthesia utilizing equipment such as pulse oximeter and electrocardiogram
Prepare patients for surgery including pre-op medications, induction/intubation, and surgery preparations
Assist veterinarian through surgery and monitor patients through anesthesia recovery
Keep accurate anesthesia/surgical medical records
Effectively communicate treatment and costs to owners and collect signatures and/or verbal consent forms and treatment plans
Housekeeping Duties
Maintain cleanliness of surgery suite, treatment area and exams rooms for all surfaces, including lights, tables, cabinets, walls and floors
Keep areas stocked with necessities
Maintain equipment cleanliness and longevity by vacuuming pet hair from keyboards, wheels and equipment
Clean cages, provide fresh bedding regularly and sanitize the cages between patients
Discard sharps appropriately and exchange for empty containers when necessary
Administrative Duties
Log controlled drugs via Inventory System (Cubex)
Know how to use the inventory module in our veterinary practice-management software
Restock shelves and drawers in exam rooms and treatment area
Follow OSHA requirements
Follow practice's health and safety protocols
Be proficient in using our veterinary practice-management software (EzyVet, SmartFlow, Otto)
Assist CES and DA Teams (Front Desk) as necessary
Attending staff and individual meetings as scheduled
Client Services
Answer incoming phone calls; respond with appropriate information; encourage patient exam/evaluation
Greet incoming clients/patients; facilitate medical record paperwork/computer entry
Create estimates for services as requested by the doctor
Call in prescriptions as advised by DVM
Admit/discharge patients
Collaborate with referring DVMs
Educate clients on hospitalization expectations and home care instructions.
Demonstrate mobility assistance, medication administration, and rehabilitation techniques.
Provide compassionate support to clients during difficult medical situations.
Reinforce discharge instructions provided by the Neurologist.
Teamwork
Participates in a positive manner in all group sizes.
Refrains from participating in gossip-leads by example.
Supports team members by assisting other areas, is receptive to feedback and suggestions.
Engages in active problem-solving vs. Problem-identifying.
Makes suggestions related to client/patient service improvements and hospital efficiency.
Collaborate with Emergency, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Oncology, Radiology, and Critical Care teams.
Assist as a technician in other departments within the hospital if necessary
Communicate patient updates during shift changes using standardized handoff procedures.
Assist in training new technicians and veterinary assistants.
Participate in continuing education and department training.
Knowledge/Skills
Neurosurgical nursing care
Postoperative patient monitoring
Critical care nursing
Pain management
Venipuncture and IV catheter placement
Medical calculations
Electronic medical record documentation
Patient handling and mobility assistance
Client communication
Team collaboration
Critical thinking and problem solving
Seizure recognition and management
MRI and CT patient preparation
Experience equivalent to job duties and responsibilities
Excellent veterinary nursing and technical skills
Excellent communication skills - written and verbal
Strong computer skills
Strong ability to multi-task, delegate and oversee daily workflow
Strong working knowledge of emergency veterinary medicine
Strong work ethic and professionalism
Physical
Able to properly restrain dog and cat patients for veterinary care and procedures
Able to stand, sit, bend, restrain, squat for extended periods of time
Able to function within a busy, stressful work environment in a mature, professional manner
Able to lift 60 lbs. in a safe manner
Able to @type, write and verbally converse
Able to work the posted schedule
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