Staff Assistant - Surgery - Temporary (Veterinary Health Center)
Staff Assistant - Surgery - Temporary (Veterinary Health Center) Department:
(see application details) Veterinary Health Center Job no:
510790 Employment type:
Temporary Full-time Location:
Manhattan, Kansas Categories:
Veterinary Medicine, Medical Pay Grade:
01TAbout this Role:
The Veterinary Health Center (VHC) within the College of Veterinary medicine is seeking applicants for a temporary Staff Assistant.
This position exists to assist with providing quality assistance for client/teaching/research animals in the VHC.
This is a position primarily assigned to provide assistance with Small Animal Surgery on a daily basis, whether it is to enhance help for a busy surgery schedule, to assist with teaching, or to help with a research project.
Assignment will be made by the supervisor.
We Support Diversity and Inclusion:
Kansas State University embraces diversity and promotes inclusion.
The University actively seeks individuals who foster a collegial environment and cooperative interactions with coworkers, students, and others.
The University is dedicated to promoting the Principles of Community.
Duties /
Responsibilities:
Small Animal Surgery Ward 3 Assistant
Responsibilities:
This position will be responsible for organization and maintenance of the small animal surgery Ward 3 areas and bandage room.
The position will provide assistant support to small animal surgery faculty, staff, and senior veterinary students assigned to the small animal surgery rotation.
Typical responsibilities will include:
a) Organize and stock the surgery ward & bandage room with necessary materials and equipment to facilitate efficiency in patient receiving, testing & treatments.
b) Assist clinicians and RVTs in basic aspects of patient care, including oral drug administration, sample and request submissions, physical therapy, and patient hygiene.
c) Assure daily data entry in medical records and accurate billing entry into the hospital information system.
d) Monitor on a daily basis:
patient care including patient status, feeding schedules, cage and run areas, and animal appearance.
Small Animal Surgery OR Technical
Responsibilities:
1.
Prepare and maintain the surgical suites to consistently provide a sterile environment and adequate supplies 2.
Assist as a surgical team member by preparing animals for surgical procedures 3.
Assist surgical team members by acting as circulator during procedures, and maintaining and monitoring sterile technique in surgery areas.
4.
Become familiar with new medical equipment as it becomes available 5.
Assure instruments are prepared and returned to Central Preparation in a timely manner.
Additional
Responsibilities:
1.
As necessary, assist with after hours emergency procedures and participate with rotational weekend and holiday on call.
2.
Be an effective and dependable employee by beginning each day with a clean, neat uniform, establish and maintain good work habits, maintain a positive professional relationship with faculty, staff, and students.
3.
Will cross-train to other areas within Surgical Support Services to provide support in time of illness or vacations.
4.
Perform other duties as requested by supervisor or Hospital Director by following procedures developed for the KSU-VHC.
Required Minimum
Qualifications:
High School diplomaOne year experience relevant experienceMust possess a valid drivers license once employed Preferred
Qualifications:
Veterinary Assistant CertificationCollege study with course work in animal science or closely related fieldAbility to handle, restrain, and provide assistance for medical services to senior veterinary students, clinicians, and Registered Veterinary Technicians for domestic animalsAbility to maintain and use ordinary veterinary medical hospital equipmentAbility to perform word processing and data entry procedures on a personal computerAbility to maintain satisfactory working relationships with other employees, professional personnel, and the publicAbility to write and interpret written directionAbility to communicate orally with professional and subordinate personnel Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please submit cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional referencesScreening of Applications Begins:
Screening of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Salary Range / Pay Rate:
$ 12.
22 - $ 18.
31 per hourEqual Employment Opportunity:
Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans and actively seeks diversity among its employees.
Background Screening Statement:
In connection with your application for employment, Kansas State University will procure a Background Screen on you as part of the process of considering your candidacy as an employee.
Advertised:
Jun 01, 2021 Central Daylight Time Applications close:
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
(see application details) Veterinary Health Center Job no:
510790 Employment type:
Temporary Full-time Location:
Manhattan, Kansas Categories:
Veterinary Medicine, Medical Pay Grade:
01TAbout this Role:
The Veterinary Health Center (VHC) within the College of Veterinary medicine is seeking applicants for a temporary Staff Assistant.
This position exists to assist with providing quality assistance for client/teaching/research animals in the VHC.
This is a position primarily assigned to provide assistance with Small Animal Surgery on a daily basis, whether it is to enhance help for a busy surgery schedule, to assist with teaching, or to help with a research project.
Assignment will be made by the supervisor.
We Support Diversity and Inclusion:
Kansas State University embraces diversity and promotes inclusion.
The University actively seeks individuals who foster a collegial environment and cooperative interactions with coworkers, students, and others.
The University is dedicated to promoting the Principles of Community.
Duties /
Responsibilities:
Small Animal Surgery Ward 3 Assistant
Responsibilities:
This position will be responsible for organization and maintenance of the small animal surgery Ward 3 areas and bandage room.
The position will provide assistant support to small animal surgery faculty, staff, and senior veterinary students assigned to the small animal surgery rotation.
Typical responsibilities will include:
a) Organize and stock the surgery ward & bandage room with necessary materials and equipment to facilitate efficiency in patient receiving, testing & treatments.
b) Assist clinicians and RVTs in basic aspects of patient care, including oral drug administration, sample and request submissions, physical therapy, and patient hygiene.
c) Assure daily data entry in medical records and accurate billing entry into the hospital information system.
d) Monitor on a daily basis:
patient care including patient status, feeding schedules, cage and run areas, and animal appearance.
Small Animal Surgery OR Technical
Responsibilities:
1.
Prepare and maintain the surgical suites to consistently provide a sterile environment and adequate supplies 2.
Assist as a surgical team member by preparing animals for surgical procedures 3.
Assist surgical team members by acting as circulator during procedures, and maintaining and monitoring sterile technique in surgery areas.
4.
Become familiar with new medical equipment as it becomes available 5.
Assure instruments are prepared and returned to Central Preparation in a timely manner.
Additional
Responsibilities:
1.
As necessary, assist with after hours emergency procedures and participate with rotational weekend and holiday on call.
2.
Be an effective and dependable employee by beginning each day with a clean, neat uniform, establish and maintain good work habits, maintain a positive professional relationship with faculty, staff, and students.
3.
Will cross-train to other areas within Surgical Support Services to provide support in time of illness or vacations.
4.
Perform other duties as requested by supervisor or Hospital Director by following procedures developed for the KSU-VHC.
Required Minimum
Qualifications:
High School diplomaOne year experience relevant experienceMust possess a valid drivers license once employed Preferred
Qualifications:
Veterinary Assistant CertificationCollege study with course work in animal science or closely related fieldAbility to handle, restrain, and provide assistance for medical services to senior veterinary students, clinicians, and Registered Veterinary Technicians for domestic animalsAbility to maintain and use ordinary veterinary medical hospital equipmentAbility to perform word processing and data entry procedures on a personal computerAbility to maintain satisfactory working relationships with other employees, professional personnel, and the publicAbility to write and interpret written directionAbility to communicate orally with professional and subordinate personnel Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please submit cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional referencesScreening of Applications Begins:
Screening of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Salary Range / Pay Rate:
$ 12.
22 - $ 18.
31 per hourEqual Employment Opportunity:
Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans and actively seeks diversity among its employees.
Background Screening Statement:
In connection with your application for employment, Kansas State University will procure a Background Screen on you as part of the process of considering your candidacy as an employee.
Advertised:
Jun 01, 2021 Central Daylight Time Applications close:
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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