Anesthetic Recovery Technician/Assistant - Angell West

This is a full time 40 hour a week position; 9:30am-8pm Monday-Thursday, rotating holidays required.

The Position:

The Anesthetic Recovery Technician or Assistant 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/Assistant is to provide the highest quality post anesthetic monitoring care to the patients of Angell Animal Medical Center-West. The Anesthesia Recovery Technician/Assistant 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, patients will remain in the anesthetic recovery technician/assistant's care for the remainder of their hospitalization so any other treatments or care for the patients will be this person's responsibility for the remainder of their shift.
• 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. 

COMPENSATION: 

Veterinary Assistants starting $22-$27/hour  
Certified Veterinary Technicians starting $25-$30/hr, $5000 Sign on Bonus for CVTs!
Please note that candidates with additional experience or credentials may be eligible for compensation aligned with their qualifications 

APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS:

We are looking for applicants with at least 2 years of veterinary surgery or emergency experience required. Certified Veterinary Technician, CVT required in order to be hired with the title technician. 

Some required Skills:

• Computer: proficient use of electronic medical record system, Microsoft outlook and Office as well as any other software operations that may be used in the operation of the department.
• Communication: ability express oneself clearly, verbally and in writing, in a non-judgmental and cooperative manner
• Medical Terminology & Abbreviations:  Advanced working knowledge

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.