LVT I - Cardiology

External Retirement Plan TRS Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full / Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information

Monday - Friday, 8 hour shifts between the hours of 7 : 30am - 6pm

Advertised Salary $17.78 per hour, experience considered Posting Date 08 / 23 / 2024 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 09 / 15 / 2024 Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Policy Statement

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Position Information

Classification Title Animal Care Veterinary / Animal Science Paraprofessional / Professional FLSA Non-Exempt FTE 1.0 Minimum Qualifications

Requires technical knowledge in the field acquired through an apprenticeship, a 2-year degree, or professional certificate. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education / experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

Licensed Veterinary Technician with experience in a surgery based hospital setting.

Position Summary

The Licensed Veterinary Technician in Cardiology will perform physical exams, technician appointments, patient restraint, patient sedation, intravenous catheterization, routine laboratory procedures, venipuncture, and indirect blood pressure. Obtain urine by expression, cystocentesis or catheterization. Administer treatments, drugs, fluids, and medications by oral, parenteral and injectable routes. Client communication in person and via phone or e-mail. Acquire diagnostic ECG tracings. Prepare and apply Holtor monitors and telemetry. Set up and assist with paracentesis, echocardiogram, electrocardiogram ( ECG ), interventional radiology procedures, electrocardioversion, oxygen cage, and surgical procedures. Review Holtor monitor tracings. Assist in euthanasia and emergency resuscitation procedures.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and / or Competencies

a) Licensed Veterinary Technician qualification with active license

1. Interact and effectively communicate with a variety of personnel and display excellent interpersonal skills

2. Apply common sense when carrying out verbal and written instructions

3. Work in a fast paced environment

4. Exhibit attention to detail

5. Understand advanced medical terminology

Physical Demands

1. Lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

2. Sit, stand, stoop, bend and walk intermittently during the day on hard floor surfaces.

3. Work with small, delicate pieces of equipment or large heavy objects / containers / machinery.

4. Wear all protective gear including mask, gloves, gown, hairnet, safety goggles etc.

5. Work for long periods of time with arms extended.

Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? Yes Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes Credit and P-Card policy

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Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website .

Duties / Responsibilities

Duties / Responsibilities

Perform physical exams, technician appointments, patient restraint, intravenous catheterization, and routine laboratory procedures. Acquire indirect blood pressure. Collection of blood, effusions, urine by expression, cystocentesis or catheterization. Administration and application of treatments, drugs, fluids, and medications by oral, parenteral and injectable routes.

Percentage of time 40 Duties / Responsibilities

Set up and assist with paracentesis, echocardiogram, electrocardiogram ( ECG ), interventional radiology procedures, electrocardioversion, and surgical procedures. Review Holtor monitor tracings.

Percentage of time 30 Duties / Responsibilities

Client communication in person and via phone or e-mail. Acquire diagnostic ECG tracings. Preparation and application of a Holtor monitor and telemetry.

Percentage of time 20 Duties / Responsibilities

Euthanasia assistance and emergency resuscitation procedures.

Percentage of time 10

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name Kris Mitchell Recruitment Contact Email Krista.Mitchell@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone (706)542-4459

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