ICU Technician Trainee

Mississippi State University; Starkville (MS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississippi State University is seeking an ICU technician for the Animal Health Center. The position provides intensive care and monitoring for emergency patients and advanced care for critical patients, while also supporting hospitalized patients.

The role includes instruction of DVM students and veterinary technology students, and acting as senior manager in the absence of faculty. Strong recordkeeping and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
• Records maintenance and documentation as per standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide intensive care and monitoring for critically ill patients in the Animal Health Center.
• Instruct and assist DVM students and veterinary technology students on health care procedures.
• Manage ICU and Emergency Service in absence of faculty, oversee case monitoring and decision making.
• Maintain medical records and ensure compliance with accreditation standards.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Records maintenance

Data gathering & reporting

PC software proficiency

Database management

Problem solving

Written communication

HR process awareness

Education

Associate Degree Veterinary Medicine or Veterinary Technology

Job description

Position Function

The ICU technician position provides primary care to all emergency patients and advanced care for critical patients of the Animal Health Center (AHC) along with support for hospitalized patients. Though legally limited to providing patient care except for diagnosing, prescribing, or performing surgery; these vital technicians are responsible for executing the wishes of the veterinary medical doctor team and monitoring patient response. In addition to these supporting roles, ICU technicians provide instruction for the professional DVM veterinary students, as well as Bachelor's degree Veterinary Medical Technology students.

Salary Grade

12

Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges. For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.

Area of Specialization

AHC - Emergency and Critical Care

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• 1. Provide intensive care treatment and monitoring for critically ill patients admitted to the Animal Health Center.
• 2. Assist and support the receiving and care of after hours emergency and referral patients.
• 3. Instruct, evaluate, and assist professional (DVM) veterinary students and veterinary technology (BS) students on technical health care procedures and skills.
• 4. Act as a senior level manager of ICU and Emergency Service in absence of faculty members or house officers, ICU technicians are responsible for case monitoring, decision making, consulting, and overall management to ensure the highest possible patient outcome.
• 5. Maintain all medical recordkeeping in accordance with college policy and veterinary medical accreditation standards.
• 6. Check, stock, clean, maintain, supply, organize, re-stock, and disinfect the ICU and SAIM areas.
• 7. Set-up, monitor, maintain, and use specialized diagnostic and therapeutic equipment in patient care.
• 8. Perform a wide range of diagnostic procedures with appropriate sample submission to the laboratory.
• 9. Supervise and/or administer anesthesia during diagnostic or therapeutic procedures.
• 10. Restrain, move, and handle animals while instructing others on appropriate techniques, protocols and treatment schedules.
• 11. Interact with the college's stakeholders including the general public, co-workers, students, and faculty demonstrating excellent verbal and written communication skills in a professional manner.
• 12. Regulate and monitor after hours access to pharmaceuticals and supplies.
• 13. Work various shifts as assigned and directed to provide adequate coverage (24/7/365) for the unit.
• 14. Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Associate Degree Veterinary Medicine or Veterinary Technology

Experience (yrs.): 2 years Direct Experience

Applicants that adequately demonstrate the possibility of meeting the minimum requirements in terms of experience, Education: and/or program requirements within the next 12 months will be considered. The minimum requirements must be met prior to employment start date.

Substitution allowed:

Any equivalent combination of related experience and/or Education: approved by the Department of Human Resources Management.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1. Bachelors Degree
• 2. Certified Veterinary technician (AD)/technologist (BS)
• 3. Specialty Certification in Emergency and Critical Care

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 1. Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies
• 2. Records maintenance skills.
• 3. Ability gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
• 4. Skill in use of personal computers and related software applications.
• 5. Database management skills.
• 6. Ability to analyze and solve problems.
• 7. Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials.
• 8. Knowledge of human resources process, procedures, and documentation, as applicable to a public institution.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

No unusual physical requirements. Requires some heavy lifting, and nearly all work is performed in a comfortable indoor facility.

Routine deadlines; usually sufficient lead time; variance in work volume seasonal and predictable; priorities can be anticipated; some interruptions are present; involves occasional exposure to demands and pressures from persons other than immediate supervisor.

Job frequently requires sitting, reaching, talking, hearing, and handling objects with hands.

Job occasionally requires standing, walking, stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment, programs or activities based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance, 231 Famous Maroon Band Street, P.O. 6044, Mississippi State, MS 39762, [phone].

What do I do if I need an accommodation?

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