Looking for Anesthesia Technicians/Assistants to cover on-call hours, ALL SCHEDULED SHIFT HOURS WILL BE PAID! This is a full time position/40 hours per week. Schedule options below.
2 x 14 hr shifts + 1 x 12 hr shift [40hrs] or 2 x 13 hr shifts + 1 x 14 hr shift [40hrs]
14 hr shift = 5pm-7:30am (mon to Fri only)
13 hr shift = 6am -8pm (Sat & Sun only)
12 hrs shift 7pm-7:30am (Sat & Sun only)
30 minute breaks at prearranged scheduled times for each shift.
Coverage of other on-call anesthesia staff when needed, working as a team to cover all 7 nights and Saturday /Sunday daytime.
The Position
The primary responsibility of the On-call Anesthesia Technician/Assistant is to provide overnight out of hours support for emergent cases through the surgery department practicing the highest quality anesthetic patient care. The position is primarily an on-call position and report to the hospital for emergent surgical/anesthetic cases. The Anesthesia Technician needs to be able to appropriately handle critical and emergent cases with the team including the surgery technician, surgeon and other on-call team members.
Some Responsibilities To Include
Be able to arrive at the hospital within 1 (one) hour of initial call.
Demonstrate and model advanced anesthesia technical skills for emergent cases.
Providing the most appropriate perioperative patient care.
Handle arrest situations.
Knowledge and ability to operate all equipment used in the surgery/anesthesia department.
Who We Are
Angell, founded in 1915, is recognized internationally as a leader in animal medicine and has the reputation as one of the finest veterinary teaching hospitals in North America. Angell serves the greater Boston and scenic New England area as a primary care facility, a 24-hour emergency hospital, and as a tertiary referral center.
Our Anesthesia Department
With 2 board certified anesthesiologist, 4 board certified surgeons and 3 resident surgeons, 7 surgical suites, state-of the art monitoring and surgical equipment, this position is perfect for the certified technician who wants to be working in an innovative and challenging environment working alongside the best veterinary doctors in the country.
Requirements
The ideal candidate is reliable, self-motivated, self-sufficient, independent, compassionate and able to work in a dynamic, fast-paced team environment while maintaining a positive and enthusiastic attitude. Candidates should exhibit professional behavior, possess exceptional customer service skills and ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing.
Minimum 3 years in anesthesia exclusive experience. Must be a Certified Veterinary Technician in order to be hired as a Technician.
WHY ANGELL?
You will never be bored at Angell as we anesthetize a wide and varied assortment of patients including orthopedic, soft tissue (adrenalectomies), thoracic (pericardial windows, lung lobectomies), cardiac (balloons, pacemakers), and a variety of avian and exotic patients.
Our full compensation package includes Blue Cross health insurance, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 403(b) retirement plan, free uniforms, an annual shoe allowance, paid holidays, sick and vacation time, free on site employee parking, and employee discounts for pet health care, pet food!
We support our technicians with an annual $1,500 stipend for national/international conferences, in addition to $3,000 tuition reimbursement program for job related courses. We provide our CVT’s with 3 paid professional development days each year.
We have a $10,000 sign on bonus for new hire Certified Vet Technicians and experienced Assistants hired into our Anesthesia service along with a very strong, competitive salary -so why not apply today?
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Veterinary Services
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