"Neurology Veterinary Assistant"

Neurology Veterinary Assistant

Company: North Carolina State University

Job Location: Raleigh, NC

Category: Health and Medical Services

Type: Full-Time

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Department: 192001 - CVM Teaching Hospital

Location: Raleigh, NC

Essential Job Duties:

This position provides care and coordination for patients with the Neurology department of the Randall B. Terry Jr. Companion Animal Medical Center. The Neurology service offers leading edge care for patients with disorders of the brain, spinal cord, nerve and muscle.

A person in this department must possess in-depth knowledge of veterinary medicine and a strong desire to work in a fast-changing, teaching environment with a wide range of learning types.

• Participates in client check in, patient admitting, updates, scheduling, and questions.
• In depth knowledge of service specific patients through student and clinician communications regarding presenting problems, diagnostics, treatment options and overall projected plan of care.
• Performs and supports various diagnostic testing and procedures including; anesthesia support and monitoring, CSF tap, EMG, neurological exam, bladder expression education
• Prepares patients for surgical procedures through standard aseptic clip, prep, scrub and draping techniques
• Maintains a sterile surgical environment and provide assistance during surgical procedures
• Provides direct patient care and medical treatments including TPR, bladder expression, BP monitoring, venipuncture, IV catheter placement, sedative/treatment therapy injections, urinary catheter management, bandage change, PROM
• Performs moderate risk drug calculations, including rescue seizure medication administration, CRI, IV fluid, medical pain management and treatment therapies
• Provides post-surgical recovery and care, including pain management, for an array of elective and non-elective neurological patients
• Directs monitoring of neurological patients, including but not limited to; seizure, spinal chord injury, chiari-like malformations, hereditary movement disorders, brain tumor, idiopathic epilepsy, and infectious conditions
• Proficient use of specialized patient care equipment such as IV fluid pumps, pulse Oximeter, BP monitor, syringe pump
• Works in tandem with diagnostic groups associated with CT, MRI, ultrasound, radiography and myelography

The position provides essential patient, departmental and hospital coordination of workflow, information and teaching with duties to include, but are not limited to:

• Works directly with clients, rDVM, and hospital personnel to facilitate communication and anticipate, integrate and coordinate services that optimize both internal and external satisfaction and overall patient care.
• Records and communicates a variety of data relating to patient care, client/rDVM communication and diagnostic testing/treatments with use of hospital information systems.
• Orientation, teaching, and coaching new staff, students, interns and residents in related policies, procedures, and patient care
• Maintains a clean and working environment following hospital standards, infectious disease and hospital policies, along with OSHA, EHS and radiation safety policies and trainings
• Participates in financial responsibilities such as procedural/consult charges, billing communications, estimate updates
• Responsible for coordination of patient visit including but not limited to; requesting radiographic/surgical/anesthetic procedures, medication requests and diagnostic sample submission
• Keeps all necessary equipment in clean and working order and has all necessary and appropriate stocked supplies available for procedures and daily patient care

Other Work/Responsibilities:

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Experience/Education:

Completion of an accredited training program in the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Some positions may require additional Training, Certifications, or Licensure.

Required Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a canine / feline veterinary setting.
• Ability to work with or around sick animals, potentially hazardous materials, cleaning chemicals, gas anesthetics, zoonotic diseases, and unpleasant odors.
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively at all times and maintain professionalism in emotionally charged / challenging situations.
• Ability to provide high quality customer service.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work beyond scheduled work hours when needed.
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team and be an active participant in problem solving and team advancement.
• Ability to work effectively with computers and electronics.
• Ability to work independently and practice good judgment to ensure high quality care for all patients and request assistance when needed.
• Desire to teach 4th year veterinary students

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a veterinary assistant in a clinical setting; preferably at a teaching hospital.

Required license or certification: N/A

Position Number: 00044208