Overview:
Bluegrass Equine Surgery(BES) is an equine veterinary practice providing exceptional client service and primary medical care in the central Kentucky region. We are building a diverse, supportive, and driven team.
BES is seeking to immediately fill the position of Equine Anesthesia Technician.
Hours:Tuesday-Friday 7AM to 5PM
Reports to: Lead In-House Surgical Tech, Surgeon
Department: Surgery
Location: Hospital
Compensation: Hourly
Responsibilities:
General
Maintain clean surgery environment
Model professionalism and ethical practices
Medical
Properly begin standard procedures according to doctor’s preference
Clean wrap and sterilize packs
Fill out surgery forms and anesthesia forms during surgery
Calculate tranquilization
Tranquilize surgery patients and place IV catheters
Help with setup for surgery and positioning of patient for surgery
Intubate patients, attach to monitor, and control the anesthesia machine
Monitor patient during surgery
Log controlled drugs
Perform maintenance of anesthesia machine
Take vital measurements on patients
Other
Promote cooperative working environment among staff members; understand the value of teamwork; show enthusiasm and willingness to perform as necessary to help the practice function as a unit.
Understand and carry out oral and written directions
Maintain positive, cooperative relationships with other employees
Promotes continuous quality improvement
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Work exposure to all aspects of an equine business enterprise
Ability to read horse body language and perform advanced handling of horses and foals
Work well independently and as part of a team
Work under the broad general administrative supervision of the owners and doctors, and use sound personal judgment in selecting methods, establishing priorities, and arriving at conclusions
Be flexible in attitude and work habits