Perioperative Clinical Educator

Schwarzman Animal Medical Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Generous paid time off

403-b retirement plan

Sign-on bonus

School loan debt forgiveness

Opportunities for teaching and mentoring

Job summary

A leading veterinary medical center in New York is seeking a Perioperative Clinical Educator to oversee clinical education for operating room staff. Responsibilities include training on anesthesia maintenance, supporting surgical procedures, and implementing educational programs. The ideal candidate will have a current NYS Veterinary Technician license and a minimum of 5 years in the field. The role includes a competitive salary ($70,000 - $85,000 USD), along with comprehensive benefits and a four-day work week.

Qualifications

• Current NYS Veterinary Technician license required.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as an LVT.
• Demonstrates leadership associated with the core values of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Support the clinical education team in all facets of perioperative care.
• Provide training on maintenance of anesthesia machines.
• Educate staff on patient preparation and positioning.

Skills

Leadership

Multi-tasking

Communication

Knowledge of operating room procedures

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree from an AVMA accredited Veterinary Technology school

Tools

Surgical equipment

Job description

Overview

510 East 62nd Street, New York, NY 10065

The Perioperative Clinical Educator is part of the clinical education team with a primary focus on training OR assistants and LVTs in all phases of perioperative care. The Perioperative Educator will focus on mentorship, curriculum development, lecturing, and implementation of an ongoing continuing education program. The Perioperative Clinical Educator works in an LVT capacity approximately 60% of the time and oversees the onboarding, assessment, and clinical education of all staff working within the operating room at the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center. The perioperative clinical educator will adhere to all policies and procedures as they relate to the safe practice of central sterilization, processing, proper use and maintenance of all surgical and anesthetic equipment.

Responsibilities

• Support the clinical education team in all facets of perioperative care
• Provide training on maintenance of anesthesia machines
• Educate staff on patient preparation and positioning, soft tissue, orthopedic, and neuro instrumentation, aseptic technique, steam and gas sterilization, set-up for surgical scopes, portable X-Ray, C-arm, Stryker Integration System within the surgical area
• Assist in developing, planning, and implementing training schedules, process improvement plans, and evaluations for OR assistants, surgery coordinators, patient care assistants, LVTs, and Veterinary Technician Interns
• Collaborate with OR Manager, Clinical Educators, Surgery Team Leaders, OR Controller, and Director of Surgery to provide quality standards for patient care and ongoing professional development to the perioperative care team
• Provide leadership in cardiopulmonary resuscitation events and stabilization of critical patients

Qualifications

• Current NYS Veterinary Technician license required
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as an LVT
• Strong knowledge of operating room procedures and equipment
• Ability to work and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrate a high level of initiative independently and within a team environment
• Demonstrates leadership associated with the core values of the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center
• Ability to communicate professionally and provide effective feedback

Education

• Associate or bachelor’s degree from an AVMA accredited Veterinary Technology school

Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as an LVT
• Advanced knowledge of surgical equipment necessary
• Leadership experience required

Pay

$70,000 - $85,000 USD

Benefits and Additional Information

• Comprehensive benefits including health insurance with medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Very generous paid time off, paid continuing education time-off and stipend
• 403-b retirement plan with employer contribution
• Four-day work week
• Sign-on bonus
• School loan debt forgiveness opportunity as a non-profit hospital
• Non-corporate practice with no pressure for percentage pay
• Collegial work with opportunities for teaching, mentoring, and research

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