Registered Veterinary Technician - Cardiology, Day Shift
SkyLine Veterinary Specialists
Mathews, NC
Full-time
Veterinary
Posted on March 17, 2023
Job Title: Registered Veterinary Technician - Cardiology, Over Night Shift
Reports to: Cardiology Department Lead/Practice Manager
Position Summary: Responsibilities include high quality patient care, medication familiarity and knowledge, compassionate client communication, and efficient multitasking. RVT/LVT/CVT or VTS licensure required.
Essential Skills Required:
- Fear-free and "less is more" approach to patient restraint and handling.
- Familiarity with the principles of triage and a working knowledge of vital parameters for canine and feline patients. Additional knowledge of cardiac diseases, congenital defects, and medications.
- Time management and efficiency regarding the Cardiology schedule and in house patients.
- Willingness and open-mindedness to learn about Skyline's protocols and patient care policies.
- Able to work on your feet for the majority of the day. Walking, bending, lifting up to 30 pounds. Kindness and empathy with clients both in person, over the phone, and via email regarding various concerns and questions with relation to heart disease and medications.
- Relates to people in an open, friendly, and accepting manner. Works cooperatively with people who have different backgrounds, knowledge, styles, talents, perspectives, values, and beliefs
- Remains calm and reasonable amidst tense or stressful situations.
- The ability to work as a team and divide and conquer various tasks throughout the Cardiology department and Skyline as a whole.
- Ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction on given assignments. Professional appearance and demeanor required.
Cardiology Technician/Senior Assistant Responsibilities:
- Fear free patient handling and restraint for procedures and tests such as Doppler blood pressure, diagnostic echocardiogram, venipuncture, 6 lead EKG, Holter monitor placement and removal, etc.
- Medical math and drug calculations (including but not limited to furosemide bolus and CRI, lidocaine bolus and CRI as directed by the Cardiologist).
- Familiarity with setup and preparation for urgent procedures such as abdominocentesis, thoracocentesis, and pericardiocentesis (emergent).
- Knowledge of cardiac emergencies and what constitutes immediate intervention by a licensed veterinarian.
- Medication refills (in house and outside pharmacy) and answering medication questions from clients.
- Handling all client concerns in a timely manner as dictated by the Cardiology Department guidelines.
- Keeping the appointment schedule running smoothly and on time.
- Awareness of in house echocardiograms that are waiting for other services and which ones tak precedence.
- Working knowledge of diagnostics and equipment including Heska blood machines, EPOC sample processing, PCV/TS, and noninvasive blood pressure monitoring.
- Willingness to expand one's knowledge base regarding cardiac diseases, congenital cardiac defects, and medication pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics and the secondary complications from each.
- Cleaning routinely and resetting the cardiology room and echocardiogram table between each patient. Open to cross training in other areas of the hospital to assist other departments if needed.
- Works well with all employees and ensure that your actions support the hospital, the doctors, and Skyline's core values
General Employee Responsibilities:
- Adheres to all hospital policies, standards, and procedures, including but not limited to uniforms, grooming, smoking, and personal calls or texts, as stated in the handbook
- Assisting in hospital wide duties such as helping ICU, laundry, and trash and recycling removal.
- Serves as a representative of the clinic, displaying courtesy, tact, consideration, and a positive attitude in all interactions with clients, patients, and other staff members
- Demonstrates initiative in everyday duties by seeking other work during down times, assisting other employees, and filling in for other employees as needed
- Adheres to the posted work schedule. Arrives for work promptly and begins work at the start time
- Follows hospital policies for reporting lateness or absences
- Clocks in and out with time clock at the beginning and end of each day and during breaks
- Organizes work area and exercises time-management skills to maximize personal efficiency
- Prioritizes tasks and handles multiple tasks in a calm, organized manner
- Communicate efficiently and appropriately to all staff members
- Attends departmental and staff meetings
Reporting Function:
- Reports directly to the Cardiology Team Lead, Cardiologist or Medical Director for medical and patient care questions or concerns.
- Internal issues, performance questions, or other concerns can be reported to the Practice Manager or Human Resources.
- Provides regular communication and feedback to the Cardiology team about either discomfort with certain tasks or feeling confident with expanding the task list.