| A. | 35% | Independently oversees and/or directs professional veterinary students and new technical staff in patient care responsibilities. Proficiently performs technical and nursing skills as needed. |
| | 1. | Demonstrates and provides instruction in medical nursing skills, techniques, procedures (e.g. abdominocentesis, catheter placement). |
| | 2. | Restrains varied domestic, exotic wildlife species. |
| | 3. | Administers and prepares prescribed medications. |
| | 4. | Monitors and records all necessary patient data for concise, accurate medical records. |
| | 5. | Initiates and oversees nursing needs of patients; frequently observes animals under care, records and reports to clinician/supervisor any animals displaying abnormal or concerning behavior. |
| | 6. | Responsible for providing assistance to clinical faculty during procedures and in primary care. |
| | 7. | Provides assistance and instruction in area of specialization to include: a) prepares and sets up for procedure, checking equipment prior to use; b) initiates and assists in any necessary patient preparation; c) monitors procedural techniques for aseptic breaks and concerns; d) is available for retrieval of supplies during procedure; e) follows through with cleaning and maintenance of equipment, ensuring proper usage and care; f) cleans area after procedure and replenishes supplies; and g) possesses skill in CPR techniques. |
| | 8. | Administer sedation, anesthetic induction and maintenance agents. Continuously monitors patient vitals during anesthesia and alerts clinician of potential problems or signs of distress. |
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| B. | 15% | Contributes to the instructional needs of the teaching hospital. |
| | 1. | Directs veterinary students and technical trainees in daily, anticipated work flow in area. |
| | 2. | Conducts and participates in verbal orientation of area students at rotation changes. |
| | 3. | Exhibits effective use of technical and organizational skills in instruction. |
| | 4. | Reinforces guidelines or protocol established for area with veterinary students, faculty, and staff (i.e. dress code, isolation guidelines, patient care protocol and techniques). |
| | 5. | Provides feedback for veterinary student evaluations. |
| | 6. | Effectively copes with unanticipated problems and suggesting methods of correction or prevention. |
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| C. | 15% | Responsible for overseeing/initiating after-hours responsibilities in the VMTH. |
| | 1. | Provides the VMTH with after-hours emergency telephone answering service. |
| | 2. | Is knowledgeable about isolation protocol/procedures. |
| | 3. | Oversees VMTH after-hours security protocol is maintained (i.e. key policy and building access). |
| | 4. | Is familiar with Pharmacy area and provides assistance with after-hours requests. |
| | 5. | Provides after-hours assistance with the Canine and feline blood donor programs. |
| | 6. | Provides triage and emergent care to incoming patients of the Emergency Service. |
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| D. | 20% | Responsible for participating in special projects, area problem solving activities and administrative tasks. |
| | 1. | Formulates written procedures, protocol and informational materials. |
| | 2. | Investigates new ideas and suggested solutions. |
| | 3. | Demonstrates initiative and follow through with area responsibilities; ensures high quality work standard and general hospital cleanliness is maintained. |
| | 4. | Demonstrates effective use of communication skills to address and resolve area problems (with peers, students, faculty, and administration). |
| | 5. | Compiles area log data in useful format for legal reference; oversees area inventory data and records. |
| | 6. | Monitors use and initiates proper billing of supplies. |
| | 7. | Stresses and ensures proper accounting of supplies within the VMTH; recommends ideas to reduce costs and maintain security of supplies. |
| | 8. | Participates in procedural cost analyses and fee revisions. |
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| E. | 10% | Responsible for equipment maintenance, repair and ordering and review of facility maintenance needs in area. |
| | 1. | Initiates requisitions, RMI's and investigates new equipment background information prior to submitting requests. |
| | 2. | Performs troubleshooting tasks and needed repairs on instruments, machines and equipment in area. |
| | 3. | Notifies clinician or supervisor of needed repairs, equipment failures, and safety hazards; initiates inquiries and service appointments for repairs. |
| | 4. | Ensures adherence to proper maintenance schedules and procedures by maintaining check and balance system; oversees daily cleaning and care of equipment in the area. |
| | 5. | Establishes needed service contracts and participates in reviews of contract renewals and changes for equipment in the area. |
| | 6. | Recommends ideas to reduce costs and maintain security of equipment. |
| | 7. | Reviews and assists in prioritizing needed maintenance, safety and remodeling requests for area; submits requests and follows through to resolve facility maintenance problems. |
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| F. | 5% | Participates in technical and support duties as assigned: |
| | 1. | In all areas of the VMTH in both animal contact and non-animal related duties (e.g. Medical Records, Reception area, Central Supply, Pharmacy, Clinical Pathology). |
| | 2. | Teaching and research laboratories (to include assisting and organization responsibilities). |
| | 3. | Provides flex assistance in alternative technical area rotations (possess basic skill proficiency in other areas). |
| | 4. | Working flexible, on call hours and variable shifts. |
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