Surgical Technicians

Oakhurst Veterinary Hospital in Oakhurst, NJ is looking for surgical technicians to join our 70 person strong team. Our ideal candidate is a self-starter, punctual, and hard-working.

Responsibilities

· Provides compassionate care to patients

· Performs physical examinations; records observations on patients.

· Knowledge of proper use of the EKG, Capnograph, Pulse Ox, Pet Map, Doppler, Bair Hugger, etc.

· Assists the doctor in medical, surgical and dental procedures; prepares patients for surgery (clipping and cleaning surgical site); assists the doctor in administering anesthesia; monitors patients during surgery and recovery; administers fluids.

· Gives injections (SQ, IM, IV) and administers oral medications in accordance with hospital policy.

· Performs emergency procedures such as control of bleeding, resuscitation with oxygen, opening airways, and external cardiac massage.

· Assists in restraining pets (cat and dogs) in a fear free method when necessary.

· Performs clinical laboratory procedures such as heartworm/tick screens, skin scrapings, urinalysis, and fungal cultures; draws blood for laboratory analysis; maintains file of lab test results and ensures that test results are recorded in patient records.

· Perform routine dental ATP’s (chart, probe, xray, scale and polish, before & after pictures)

· Takes digital radiographs wearing PPE.

· Update patients EMR surgical soap.

· Create dental before and after pictures for the owners and print the dental radiographs

· Admits and discharges patients on the doctor's orders, ensuring that patients are well groomed and in a medically appropriate state. Counsels clients on various aspects of animal care; explains dosage/purpose of medications; reinforces the proper care and procedures that should be followed at home; makes follow-up calls to clients.

· Understands usage and dosage for all prescription drugs and can readily explain them to the clients.

· Properly cleans all surgical materials after they are used; keeps the operating room properly stocked and prepared for surgery.

· Proper packing and sterilization of surgical instruments and equipment.

· Understands and carries out oral and written directions.

Qualifications

• Maintains positive, cooperative relationships with other employees.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a technician, surgical experience a big plus.

We are looking forward to hearing from you.

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