ICU & Daytime ER Vet Tech

 

 Job Summary

 

We are seeking a compassionate ICU – ER Veterinarian Technician to join the team at our private brand-new state-of-the-art building. We are excited to build an ICU/Daytime ER nursing team comprised of technicians who enjoy caring for ill patients, pay close attention to detail, and would like to advance their critical care nursing skills under amazing doctors (Daytime ER Veterinarian and Criticalist). 

If you are passionate about providing exceptional ER animal care and prefer daytime shifts, we’d like to meet you!

 

 Responsibilities 

*Below is a list of ICU-specific skills and procedures that each nurse will be able to achieve. These skills are not required to apply for our ICU nursing position but will be taught over time in your phase training.

·        CPR

·        Urinary catheter placement (male and female)

·        Single and double-lumen PICC lines

·        Arterial catheter placement

·        Care of an arterial catheter

·        Thoracic auscultation

·        Central line placement

·        Perfusion analysis of patients

·        Electrolyte and blood gas analysis

·        Nursing care of patients on a mechanical ventilator

·        Nursing care of patients with tracheostomies

·        Nursing care of patients with chest tubes and abdominal drains

·        Nursing care of patients with feeding tubes and administering nutrition through a feeding tube

·        Calculating CRIs (analgesics, inotropes, vasopressors, electrolytes, etc)

 

 

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