Anesthesia Technician (Trainee, I, or II)

MSU Jobs • Starkville, MS

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About The Position

Position Function: To administer anesthetics to render patients insensitive to pain during surgical and other medical procedures, supervise/teach students in the practice of anesthesia, maintain equipment and keep related records. Salary Grade : 12 Please see Staff Compensation Structure for salary ranges.

Requirements

• Trainee Level: Must possess a veterinary technology or technician degree, Must obtain certification within 1 calendar year of hire.
• Level I : High School Diploma or Equivalent. Certification as a Veterinary Technician or Registered Nurse, 4 years of related experience.
• Level II: High School Diploma or Equivalent. Certification as a Veterinary Technician or Registered Nurse, 4 years of related experience, plus 3 years' experience as Anesthesia Technician I or 5 or more years' experience in private practice.
• Rank and salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
• Ability to work with all kinds of animals.
• Working knowledge of techniques of restraint, sedation, anesthesia and patient monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Set up and prepare anesthesia equipment prior to surgeries or other procedures.
• Set up appropriate monitoring equipment.
• Responsible for ensuring that anesthesia pharmacy supplies are adequately stocked and that all drugs are secure and accounted for.
• Instruct veterinary and veterinary technician students on correct procedures for administering anesthesia, case management, assign grades to students based on performance.
• Supervise and assist students during the anesthetic period, during anesthesia inducement and during patient recovery from anesthesia.
• Perform anesthesia procedures, including examining, preparing and positioning patients, interpreting blood work and chemistries, selecting drug regime and administering anesthetics.
• Assist with the administering of Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates (ECFVG) examination; evaluate participants based on performance.
• Maintain records of drugs used and report appropriate charges.
• Prepare anesthesia log book and review.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees