This is a full time 40 hour a week position; 4 ten hour days, Tuesday-Friday, some holiday coverage required.The Position:The Anesthetic Recovery Technician works closely with numerous departments within the hospital including, Surgery and Anesthesia, Internal Medicine, Dermatology, Radiology, General Medicine, Urgent Care and ECC teams. The primary responsibility of the Anesthetic Recovery Technician is to provide the highest quality post anesthetic monitoring care to the patients of Angell Animal Medical Center-West. The Anesthesia Recovery Technician must work in conjunction with a multiple teams of doctors and technicians to provide support and direction for the interns and residents. Some Duties To Include:
- Recovering patients from anesthetic procedures for multiple departments on any given day.
- Knowledge of possible post anesthetic complications and ability to relay information clearly to the overseeing doctor team.
- Demonstrate and model strong technical skills including but not limited the ability to interrupt and carry out treatment orders provided by the overseeing doctor, venipuncture, IV catheter placement, emergent intubation, CPR procedures, along with central line, atrial line, chest tube and tracheostomy maintenance.
- Provide guidance and support to all staff members in the areas of patient care and unit operations.
- Transport animals safely adhering to hospital policies and procedures as needed.
Physical Requirements:
- Mandatory regular attendance and punctual presence.
- Able to stand for long periods of time, up to 80%-100% of entire shift.
- Able to squat, knee and get up from the floor without assistance on a regular basis.
- Able to ergonomically and independently lift and move patients, weighing up to 40 lbs. Over 40lbs with assistance.
- Able to perform some repetitive movement of upper/lower body while lifting/restraining/transporting patients.
WHO WE ARE:MSPCA-Angell West, a non-profit 24-hour emergency and referral satellite hospital in the west suburbs of Boston, was opened in early 2014 by Angell Animal Medical Center. The hospital is over 20,000 square feet and is located 10 miles west of Boston in Waltham. Whether in Boston or in Waltham, our specialists regularly collaborate and plan treatments tailored to your pet's emergency, surgical, and specialty needs.APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS: We are looking for applicants with at least 2 years of veterinary surgery or emergency experience required. Certified Veterinary Technician, CVT required and ability to maintain certification throughout employment.OUR BENEFITS:Our compensation package includes health, dental and life insurance, 403(b) retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays, sick, and vacation time, employee discounts for pet health care, and free on-site parking.If you are interested in working for an organization where your work is an important part of a respected and caring non-profit, this may be the career change you are looking for.