Job Description: Oregon Health & Science University
Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.
Veterinary Research/Health Technician 1
US-OR-Beaverton
Job ID: 2024-29509 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Category: Veterinary Beaverton, OR
Overview
The Veterinary Research/Health Technician 1 assists in providing clinical care and husbandry for a variety of laboratory research primates. This is the second level of a three level series. It is distinguished from the higher levels in that the primary function of this position is clinical and surgical medication distribution and preparation, departmental maintenance (cleaning and stocking duties) with less of a focus on performing higher level clinical skills. Routine clinical skills such as phlebotomy, injectible anesthesia, and patient duties as directed by a CVT or DVM are a standard part of this role, but in general, this role requires significantly more active oversight with regard to clinical duties in comparison to higher levels.. Duties must be performed in a professional manner and require contact with investigative staff. The area of work assignment and specific tasks will vary, depending on veterinary care requirements, service requirements, and staffing needs, during regular and non-regular working hours, including weekends, holidays, or on an overtime basis.
1. Animal Health Care Services:
Prepare and distribute prescribed medications for all laboratory animals campus wide
Participate in general animal health surveillance by observing animals in all housing configurations, recognizing abnormalities in physical condition or Perform animal health procedures such as weighing, TB testing, and blood collections
Capture, restrain, identify, and sex common varieties of laboratory animals, and the transport animals in support of veterinary, husbandry or investigative procedures behavior, and reporting and recording observations to the clinical veterinarian or research staff
2. General Maintenance:
Cleans and disinfects minor surgical and clinical supplies
Restock clinical supply areas
Maintains sterility of surgical supplies and instruments through proper storage and rotation
Cleans hospital, hallways, medication and special diet prep areas, and satellite clinical procedure rooms
Candidate will perform any other duties which are deemed necessary by clinic management
3. Observation and Records:
Documents medication disbursement in writing and utilizing the electronic database were applicable
Recognize familiar medications as well familiar with standardized medical terminology and nomenclature
Able to communicate and record patient information in appropriate formats
Checks clinical medication cases for signs of abnormal behavior, illness, or injury and alerts CMU staff as necessary
4. Other duties as assigned to meet the goals of the Division
Responsibilities
Education:
High School diploma or GED
Experience:
Six months experience providing paid or voluntary care for animals
Job Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Competencies):
Professional and service-oriented attitude
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
Ability to consistently interact with research investigative staff, supervisors and co-workers in a positive and contructive manner
Ability to use proper techniques to safely perform standard clinical procedures (including ability to accurately calculate medication dosages)
Possess sufficient dexterity and manual skills to safely perform (or learn to perform) basic animal husbandry and animal handling (using proper techniques)
Ability to use computer keyboard; ability to read, write, and follow oral and written isntructions
Ability to communicate effectively in oral and/or written formats with both technical and professional staff
Registrations, Certifications and/or Licenses:
A valid Driver's License and the ability to drive DCM/ONPRC vehicles on and off campus.
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree in related field preferred.
Experience:
18 months experience in the health care of experimental animals in a research setting and/or as a veterinary technician or assistant with experience handling and administering medications including injectable medications is highly preferred.
Registrations, Certifications and/or Licenses:
Certification by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science at the Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician level (ALAT) within 12 months of employment.
