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Veterinary Technician I – Equine Surgery

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Working Title Veterinary Technician I – Equine Surgery
Position Location Fort Collins, CO 80523
Does this position qualify for hybrid or remote work? No
Classification Title Veterinary Technology I
Posting Number 202300006P
Position Type State Classified
Open Date 01/06/2023
Close Date 01/23/2023
Salary $17.72 – $21.83 Hourly + Benefits
Employee Benefits Colorado State University (CSU) and the State of Colorado are committed to providing employees with a strong and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family. Visit CSU’s Human Resources website for detailed benefit plan information for permanent full-time and part-time classified employees in the following University benefit areas: https://hr.colostate.edu/hr-community-and-supervisors/benefits/benefits-eligibility/ and https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-perks/ .
Full/Part Time Part-time
State Classified Hourly Yes
Overtime Eligible
Description of Work Unit The Equine Surgery service unit is an integral part of the Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital which provides 24-hour, state-of-the-art surgery for all critically injured horses, as well as analysis of lameness and other medical concerns. The Equine Surgery unit instructs veterinary professional medical students, interns, and residents in surgery and in an outpatient setting with an emphasis on practical applications of surgery, emergency procedures, general surgery management, and non-surgical treatments for equine veterinary patients.
Position Summary This position supports the instruction of veterinary students, interns, residents, faculty, and less experienced staff in the care and treatment of all equine surgical cases at the hospital. This position requires extensive knowledge in related areas (i.e., surgical procedures, IV anesthesia, IV catheter placement, fluid treatment, sterile technique, patient positioning for surgical procedures, aseptic preparation, emergency care, radiology, handling and restraint of equine patients, and proper management of surgical instruments and equipment).
This position provides technical support for patient treatments such as: bandage changes, pre-operative care, operating room procedures, sterile technique, patient positioning, aseptic technique, aseptic patient preparation; post-operative care, IV catheter placement and care; injections (intramuscular, intravenous, and interarticular); the use, nomenclature, and preservations of surgical instruments and equipment; the handling and restraint of equine patients.
Minimum Qualifications An associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in veterinary/animal health technology AND one year of experience providing equine care in a veterinary setting. *Please note, a transcript must be attached with this application to demonstrate completion of the associate’s degree requirement.
Substitutions Two years of experience providing equine care in a veterinary setting will substitute for each year of required education.
A bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree from an accredited college or university in veterinary/animal health technology will substitute for the associate’s degree and, at the agency’s discretion, the year of experience.
Preferred Qualifications n/a

Essential Job Duties

Job Duty Category SURGICAL PROCEDURES, LAMENESS, AND OUTPATIENT DUTIES
Duty/Responsibility Surgical procedures include, but are not limited to: Abdominal exploratory, fracture repair, wound debridement and closure, laser procedures, arthroscopic, laparoscopic, and endoscopic procedures; as well as various throat and dental procedures.
Circulating nurse duties; prepare and position patient for surgical procedure; this includes knowledge of surgical site, catheter placement, and pre-surgical scrub, set-up equipment and surgical instruments specific to procedure. Order, perform, and upload radiology procedures (RIS/PACS, arthroscopy, endoscopy). Instruct and implement the techniques needed for intra-operative radiographs, fluoroscopy, endoscopy; as well as arthroscopic and laparoscopic equipment. Maintain surgical sterile field, provide surgeon support, trouble shoot equipment when needed, and break down procedures room. Maintain and instruct students in the area of I.V. anesthesia during standing surgical procedures, as well as catheter placement beforehand.
Implement proper maintenance and knowledge of the operations of all surgical instruments and equipment by preforming daily inspections. Assemble all surgical suites by organizing, rotating, ordering and replacing depleted surgical supplies. Assess the cleanliness of all surgical suites and Outpatient for further usage and coordinates cleanup of contaminated surgeries and procedures. Implement proper maintenance and working knowledge of all equipment in surgery by performing preservation, attending to equipment failure and seeing to it that all repairs or replacement is carried out. Responsible for maintaining the proper amount of stocked items in outpatient, standing surgery, and surgical suites.
Outpatient duties include handling equine patients for evaluation and lameness exams, the moving of patients from stall to other areas for testing (radiology, surgery, ultrasound). This requires knowledge and experience in handling stallions, gelding, mares, and foals; with the knowledge of different behaviors and environmental hazards. Duties include preparation of nerve, and intra-articular joint injections; which includes knowledge an equine anatomy, injection sites, clipping, and aseptic preparation of the area. Responsible for patient restraint and safety during procedures, including twitching and/or chemical restraint. This requires the ability and knowledge to preform and teach I.V. injections. Preparation or supervision for the set-up of patient stalls with the proper bedding, feed, and water is also required.
Percentage Of Time 60%
Job Duty Category INVOICING, SUPPLY MANAGEMENT & SURGICAL PROCEDURE ESTIMATES
Duty/Responsibility Supports service unit organization by managing available supplies with efficiency, while informing high level technicians of equipment issues or quantities needed for restocking, etc. within the service.
Accurate fee capture on all performed procedures and supplies used for each individual patient throughout the clinic day. Responsible for entering charges and ensuring accurate invoice entries for supplies used and surgery charges into Electronic Medical Record (EMR) across the surgery service by all support staff members.
Create fee estimates for procedures and surgical packages with accuracy, under the guidance of higher level technicians. Support clinician’s need to provide estimate to the client in advance of appointments or procedures, to uphold VTH financial policy. Uses the EMR correctly to record documentation.
Percentage Of Time 20%
Job Duty Category STUDENT INSTRUCTION, TEACHING, AND LABORATORIES
Duty/Responsibility Student Instruction: Instruct and supervise professional Veterinary Medical Students, Interns, Residents, and Veterinary Technicians with intravenous catheter placement, operation room procedures, surgical clips, correct positioning of patient, and aseptically preparing surgical and injection sites. Supervise emergency procedures such as lacerations, acute fractures, abdominal centesis; and bandaging and cast application.
Student Laboratories: Assist in the coordination of professional Veterinary Medical student labs and research projects under the supervision of higher level technicians and by acquiring the needed surgical equipment; providing, collection, and preparation of laboratory specimens, and other necessary supplies. Responsible for handling and care of horses used in teaching laboratories. Provides instrumentation, equipment, analgesic medications, and anesthesia and for laboratories.
Percentage Of Time 10%
Job Duty Category RADIATION, RIS, AND BIOSECURITY
Duty/Responsibility Radiation:  Responsible for monitoring the radiation and biosecurity protocol in the Large Animal Surgery unit, ensuring  that everyone who enters and leaves surgery has maintained the rules and procedures implemented by the radiation control officers and biosecurity committee. Keep radiation exposure and contamination (ALARA – As Low As Reasonably Achievable) to a minimum.  Assess the surgical patient for intra operative radiographic study by determining the Kilovolt Peak (Kvp), Mass (MAs) and exposure time for the proper exposure for the surgical site needed.
 
RIS:  Supervise and implement surgical photographs and radiological images generated by arthroscopy, laparoscopy, and C-Arm.  Responsible for accurate use of the RIS–PACS software application modules, including Order Entry and Complete Exam modules, for accurate patient billing.  Responsible for accurate use of modality work lists, archiving exams after the procedure.   Responsible for the privacy and confidentiality of patient imaging records.
 
Biosecurity: This position is responsible for biosecurity awareness for which CSU–VTH is the leading experts in the field.
Percentage Of Time 10%

Application Details

Special Instructions to Applicants APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

  • Clearly document job duties you have performed that relate to minimum qualifications, preferred qualifications, and essential job duties in the Work Experience section on the application. Human Resources must be able to evaluate your experience based on this information.
  • Clearly outline dates of employment and hours worked per week for each employment experience listed in the Work Experience section of the Application so that Human Resources can calculate full-time work experience. Please note: Part-time experience will be calculated to determine the full-time equivalent.
  • The Work Experience is the only document that will be utilized to determine if minimum qualifications, as outlined in the job posting, have been met. The Application is considered to be the legal document on file; resumes will not be reviewed for minimum qualification requirements.

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS

  • If an Application is considered “Incomplete”, the Application will be removed from consideration for the position.
  • An Application is incomplete if no current/ previous employment is included in the Work Experience section of the Application.
  • An Application is incomplete if “see resume” (or something similar) is noted, or previous employment does not contain job duties for every position in the Work Experience section of the Application.
  • Positions requiring a degree or if using education as a substitution for work experience (e.g.: Associate or Bachelor’s) transcripts are required in order to verify receipt of the required degree or coursework. If official or unofficial transcripts are not supplied at the time of application, the Application is incomplete.

RESUMES

  • When a resume is listed as a required document, it may be used in the comparative analysis/ evaluation process to determine the candidates that most closely meet the qualifications of the position. This process occurs after an application has passed the minimum qualifications screening.

Resumes will not be accepted in place of a completed application; however, some positions may still require a resume as a component for complete application materials.

  • Please see the Required Documents section of the posting.

NOTES

  • Appointment to the vacancy or vacancies represented by this announcement is expected to be from the eligible list created. However, at the discretion of the appointing authority, the position(s) may be filled by another method of appointment for a valid articulated business reason.
  • The selection process for State Classified positions may include an exam(s) and interview(s) which require candidates to physically appear (at the CSU campus in Fort Collins, CO) at the candidates’ own expense.
  • All status updates for this position will be sent via email from [email protected] , OR the Employment Consultant facilitating the search process. In addition to your Inbox, remember to check the Deleted and Junk folders for these important communications.
  • Pertinent updates to your Application status can be obtained by logging into your application account at https://jobs.colostate.edu

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at Colorado State University
The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
Colorado State University is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our Human Resources – Employment Office, at [email protected] or call (970) 491- MyHR(6947).
DEPARTMENT CONTACT INFORMATION

  • Please check the Help link online at https://jobs.colostate.edu/help/ for assistance on your application or for answers to Frequently Asked Questions.
  • All other inquiries should be directed to the Colorado State University Human Resources Office (970) 491- MyHR(6947).
Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Essential Services Designation – Required to report without delay or interruption to provide essential or emergency services to ensure health, safety, and welfare., Shift Work
EEO Statement Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services.
The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715, [email protected] .
The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, [email protected] .
The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, [email protected] .
Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education .
Background Check Policy Statement Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.
Employment and Appeal Rights If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for the position, you may protest the action by filing an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the date you receive notice of the elimination. Also, if you wish to challenge the selection and comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the receipt of notice or knowledge of the action you are challenging.
Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director’s Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for more information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director’s Administrative Procedures are available at www.colorado.gov/spb .
A standard appeal form is available at: www.colorado.gov/spb . If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination.

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