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https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12647136 **Veterinary
Technician (General) - Radiation Oncology
Veterinary Teaching Hospital**
In 2024 Forbes ranked the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign as #13
among all US public colleges, on the basis of return on investment,
student success, student debt, and alumni leadership and influence. Only
one other campus featuring a veterinary college ranked above U. of I.
Certified Veterinary Technician Benefits
Job Summary
The Veterinary Technician General in Radiation Oncology will provide
technical and paramedical support and nursing care for patients under
general direction of faculty clinicians and higher-level technicians in
a courteous and professional manner and may be asked to assist in other
areas of the hospital. Due to the teaching emphasis of the hospital, the
Veterinary Technician may be responsible in assisting in the training of
veterinary students, veterinary technician students and others in
diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in veterinary radiation oncology.
Duties & Responsibilities
Patient Care- learn to provide proficient and skilled paramedical
technical support, nursing care and instruction in a professional
and courteous manner
Perform initial vital assessment of patients (body weight,
temperature, pulse, and respiration), and assist clinicians, staff
and students in conducting physical examinations, handling animals,
and updating clinical records.
Provide needed care to animal patients while in the hospital
including but not limited to preparing areas of confinement (placing
bedding in cages and runs), offering food and water, taking for
walks.
Assist with pet owners to obtain history of pet\'s progress since
the last visit (receive) and provide information about patient care
to owners (release patients) for radiation therapy.
Ensure the proper and complete treatment of animals, which could
include helping to collect biologic samples, tending to animal needs
(such as cleaning of wounds and bandaging).
Assist with administration of oral or parenteral medication, SQ or
IV fluids to radiation therapy patients under the direction of
radiation oncology veterinarians and technicians.
Assist veterinarians with coordinating diagnostic imaging as needed
for radiation therapy patients.
Communicate with pet owners to facilitate appointment scheduling,
and coordinate visit with any needed services (medical oncology,
imaging, anesthesia).
Learn to manage paperwork and maintenance of the radiation therapy
service
Learn to create base discharge summaries and enter needed vital
information in patient records.
Learn to clean and maintain facility, equipment and instruments.
Maintain supplies necessary for radiation treatment planning and
positioning.
Maintain treatment records as instructed.
Assist with scheduling of pets for radiation therapy.
Learn to perform anesthesia and assist with monitoring of patients
undergoing sedation or anesthesia for radiation therapy or patient
assessment
Learn to maintain anesthesia of animals for treatment under the
direction of a veterinarian.
Assist with monitoring of anesthesia (including IV catheter
placement or restraint).
Learn to recognize and respond to emergency situations related to
the administration of anesthetics.
Other duties may include teaching or assistance with radiation
research.
Other duties as assigned
Additional Physical Demands
An environment of stress may be anticipated. The person in this position
must be capable of reliably functioning in such an area. The amount of
physical exertion will vary withassignments. For example, the assistant
may be lifting a 40lb. dog on and off an examination table. The handling
of any animal presents some element of risk or injury. Some strength and
considerable caution are required when working with animals during
diagnostic or surgical procedures. To some degree, unpleasantness may be
experienced under such conditions. This position entails operating
equipment, administering medications, and restraining animals of various
species for examination. Exposure to anesthetic agents may present a
potential hazard. An ability to work in the presence of animal waste and
fluids, syringes, needles, and medications are potentially dangerous and
must be used with care. Persons allergic to animal dander, dust, pollen,
hay, etc., may experience discomfort in this position. Work involving
animals with various disease states may expose the individual to viral,
bacterial, and fungal agents known to be transmissible to man. Exposure
to chemicals and anesthetic waste gases may be potentially hazardous if
mishandled or misused.
Minimum Qualifications
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Successful completion or current enrollment in the final semester of
a veterinary technology program accredited by the American Veterinary
Medical Association (AVMA).
Illinois Veterinary Technician Certification must be obtained within 6
months of hire and maintained throughout employment.
Knowledge, Skills and Abili
