ICU Relief Technician

Virginia Tech; Blacksburg (VA); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 36.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Virginia Tech is seeking a licensed Veterinary Technician to provide technical support in the ICU section of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. The role involves performing critical care nursing procedures in the Intensive Care Unit under the guidance of clinical faculty and instructing senior veterinary students in ICU skills.

Requirements include Virginia LVT licensure, basic nursing skills, IV catheter placement, good communication, and rabies prophylaxis provided by the employer.

Formación

• Licensed or licensed eligible as a Veterinary Technician (LVT).
• Working knowledge of basic nursing skills.
• Ability to place intravenous catheters.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Rabies prophylaxis will be required.

Responsabilidades

• Provide technical support to clinical faculty and senior veterinary students in the ICU.
• Perform critical care nursing procedures in the ICU as directed by clinical faculty.
• Instruct senior veterinary students in ICU-related technical and manipulative skills.

Conocimientos

LVT licensed

basic nursing skills

IV catheter placement

instruction comprehension

rabies prophylaxis

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

Provides technical support to clinical faculty and senior veterinary students in the ICU section of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Performs critical care nursing procedures in the Intensive Care Unit as directed by clinical faculty and instructs senior veterinary students in technical and manipulative skills relating to ICU/Critical Care.

Job Description

Provides technical support to clinical faculty and senior veterinary students in the ICU section of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Performs critical care nursing procedures in the Intensive Care Unit as directed by clinical faculty and instructs senior veterinary students in technical and manipulative skills relating to ICU/Critical Care.

Required Qualifications

Licensed or Licensed eligible in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Veterinary Technician (LVT); Working knowledge of basic nursing skills; ability to place intravenous catheters; ability to understand instructions; excellent communications and interpersonal skills; rabies prophylaxis will be required (provided by employer).

Preferred Qualifications

N/A

Pay Band

4; wage

Overtime Status

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

Starting at $22.00/hour/commensurate with experience

Hours per week

29

Review Date

9/28/2026

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

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