Job Description

University of Utah Job Description

Job Summary

Qualifications

National or State Board Certification for Veterinary Technician preferred.

This position is not responsible for providing patient care.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Essential Functions

1. Performs animal nursing duties and assists with surgical procedures.
2. Prepares animals for aseptic surgery by assisting with anesthesia induction.
3. Monitors animals during surgical procedural by monitoring anesthesia, equipment and procedures.
4. Assesses animal conditions following surgery and monitors the post anesthesia recovery.
5. Prepares and maintains operating rooms and surgical instrument packs for aseptic procedures.
6. Cleans and sanitizes room and equipment.
7. Sets up and troubleshoots equipment.
8. Documents procedures per study protocol or Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).
9. Collects specimens, prepares and interprets results.
10. Performs radiographic procedures and develops x-ray film.
11. Maintains individual training file.

    Problem Solving

    This position has multiple surgical responsibilities that must be performed simultaneously. This position is responsible for accurately documenting charges and time incurred to each account.

    Comments

    Procedures must be performed in accordance with SOP’s or study protocols. Deviations must be approved by appropriate person. All work must also comply with the rules and procedures of the regulatory agencies.