ICU Assistant
Summary: Performs daily maintenance of ICU facilities and assists ICU technicians and veterinarians with patient care and procedures as needed.
Wage and Benefits: $17-$20 per hour including a $2 overnight shift differential. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, supplemental options, 401k, competitive PTO accrual and continued education stipend. Full benefit package available upon request with complete application.
Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
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Maintain biosecurity of ICU and isolation barns by cleaning stalls and shared barn areas.
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Stock feed, shavings, etc. as needed
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Restrain or otherwise assist veterinarians with exams and procedures.
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Stock ICU areas with proper drugs and supplies as indicated by ICU technicians
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Assist with work-up and triage of emergencies as needed.
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Perform maintenance and upkeep of ICU equipment as needed.
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Run routine and emergency bloodwork
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Monitor elective/healthy patients and maintain appropriate medical records.
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Once working knowledge of common medications is demonstrated, may prepare and administer medications at the direction of ICU technicians.
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Take vitals and otherwise monitor patients at the direction of ICU technicians.