Veterinary Anesthesia Technician III - Scheduling ...

Job TitleVeterinary Anesthesia Technician III - Scheduling CoordinatorAgencyTexas A&M UniversityDepartmentVet Med-Teaching HospitalProposed Minimum SalaryCommensurateJob LocationCollege Station, TexasJob TypeStaffJob DescriptionGlimpse of the JobAre you a seasoned veterinary technician with extensive experience in veterinary medicine and a passion for anesthesia and animal care?The Texas A&M Small Animal Teaching Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Anesthesia Technician III - Scheduling Coordinator join our dedicated team. In this pivotal role, you'll collaborate with the Anesthesia Technician IV Supervisor to direct the floor operations of our Small Animal Anesthesia service, train and mentor technicians, and maintain the highest standards of patient care. Join us at the Texas A&M Small Animal Teaching Hospital and make a difference in the lives of animals and the future of veterinary medicine!Opportunities to ContributeService Coordination: Direct the ongoing floor operations of the Small Animal Anesthesia service. Delegate duties to anesthesia technicians, residents, interns, and associates, ensuring smooth and efficient operations.Training and Development: Onboard and train new hire technicians and cross trainees. Provide additional skills training for existing staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.Clinical Excellence: Assist in the provision of clinical support to anesthesiologists in the delivery and instruction primary patient care and anesthesia services, playing a vital role in maintaining patient safety and quality.Collaboration and Mentorship : Serve as a role model for clinical and service excellence, guiding and mentoring technicians while contributing to the education of future veterinary professionals through consistent communication and organization of a multidisciplinary team.Minimum Required QualificationsEducation: Associate degree in veterinary technology, biomedical science, animal science or related area or equivalent education and experienceExperience: Six years of technical experience in veterinary medicine, anesthesia, or related field.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of veterinary equipment used within a veterinary teaching hospital such as but not limited to anesthesia machines, fluid pumps, multi-parameter monitoring equipment, blood gas analyzers, CO2 monitors, anesthesia ventilator, anesthesia monitoring equipment, defibrillators, and other equipment required for anesthetic management of veterinary patients. Must be able to work within time constraints and in a crisis situation. Familiarization with injectable and inhalant anesthesia. Strong animal handling skills and positioning of patients for surgical procedures. Intermediate computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, and billing entry through electronic medical record. Ability to communicate professionally, effectively, and positively at all levels within the anesthesia service and the Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital.A well-qualified candidate will possess a certification/licensure as a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT), Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) in Academy of Veterinary Technician Anesthetists (AVTA), or Academy of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Technicians (AVECCT).What you need to knowSalary: Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire's experience.Schedule: This position will require working alternate shifts, holidays, weekend, and/or "on call" duty as needed. While "on call", the technician will need to respond within 30 minutes of an emergency call to report to duty.Please Note: Persons in this position are considered essential when the University declares an emergency, campus closure, class cancellations, etc., and are therefore required to report to work and remain on duty unless/until relieved by the direct supervisor.What you need to doApply! A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.Some of the Responsibilities Include:Clinical Service Coordination: Assigns technicians and students to cases and coordinates the anesthesia schedule. Oversees floor efficiency and answers service management questions. Reviews anesthesia requests and accurately communicates schedule and staffing information. Makes fair assignments based on team competency and updates team members on changes. Provides accurate reports to oncoming board runner and serves as a resource for team members. Schedules team members to ensure timely completion of duties, orients new team members, and demonstrates and promotes professional practice.Anesthesia Duties: Performs and assists faculty, residents, interns, and students with all anesthesia patient care duties to maintain proper anesthetic levels and analgesia. Assists with critical and intensive nursing care or life-sustaining emergency care as needed. Provides physical restraint for safe handling of patients. Records or assists students in recording the patient's physiological data, all medications given, and any notes on anesthesia records.General Duties: Maintains compliance for surveys and performs patient safety checks. Directs supply requests and unresolved issues. Operates and troubleshoots equipment, follows protocols for supplies and broken equipment, and adheres to policies. Documents controlled substances and ensures charges are correctly entered. Restocks supplies and ensures proper equipment for patient safety. Maintains and operates lab and monitoring equipment, arranges for equipment maintenance, logs maintenance for inventory control, and obtains quotes for repairs.Maintain Service Area: Maintains and supervises a sanitary service area, cleans and repackages items for sterilization, and ensures best practices for infectious disease control. Oversees safety procedures for faculty, staff, and students, uses proper PPE, and follows safety guidelines. Performs regular cleaning of anesthesia areas and adheres to MSDS guidelines for chemicals used.Teaching, Training & Clinical Research: Assists residents and students with cases and teaching labs. Demonstrates mastery of anesthesia skills and RECOVER training within six months. Assists in clinical research and record keeping. Participates in CE classes and local seminars as scheduling permits.Required Training, Compliance, and Administrative Procedures: Maintains current training and follows Texas A&M and VMTH policies. Keeps certification or licensure up to date. Submits time and leave requests promptly. Communicates via various media according to protocol. Assists in policy revision and preparation. Independently handles technician responsibilities and maintains service documents. Ensures compliance with surveys and provides emergency anesthesia call with supervision.Why Texas A&M University?We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, core values , and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts , and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums12-15 days of annual paid holidaysUp to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each monthAutomatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of TexasHealth and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release timeProfessional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and moreEducational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employeeLiving Well , a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employeesInstructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Created: 2025-04-30