Technical Aide
- Employer
- Michigan State University
- Location
- East Lansing
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Work type: Support Staff
Pay Grade: 00
Major Administrative Unit / College: College Of Veterinary Medicine
Department: Veterinary Teaching Hospital 10046906
Sub Area: CT- Clerical Tech.
Salary: Pay Commensurate with Experience
Location: East Lansing
Categories: On-Call
Position Summary(Basic Job Function)
This is a temporary or an on-call position. Provides technical support. Responsibilities may include computer programming or operations; research support; medical patient care; technical equipment maintenance, repair, fabrication or operation; or other technical support functions.
Unit Position SummaryLicensed veterinary technician position to cover open shifts in the VMC. Assisting veterinarians and veterinary technicians with medical procedures and treatments for our animal patients; working with veterinary and veterinary technician students with their work in a teaching environment.
Skills you will develop and utilize include central line placement, arterial catheters, urinary catheters, tracheostomy care, ventilator and dialysis patient care. With four Boarded Critical Care Specialized Veterinarians and two Emergency Critical Care Veterinary Technician Specialists, we support and assist in your career development.
Desired QualificationsWork in a teaching environment.
Equal Employment Opportunity StatementAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Application Materialsresume
Together-we-will StatementThe university is requiring all MSU students, faculty and staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 with limited exceptions. Learn more at: https://msu.edu/together-we-will/
Work HoursON-CALL
WebsiteWWW.CVM.MSU.EDU/HOSPITAL
Summary of Health RisksWorking with animals or unfixed animal tissue
May wear a respirator
Possible exposure to zoonotic diseases
Summary of Physical DemandsThe veterinary technician will be lifting animal patients onto cagesand medical equipment; carrying animals between cages and exam tables and gurneys; pushing carts containing animals and equipment to other units; climbing stairs carrying lab samples; restraining animals; preparing for medical procedures and treatments.
Advertised: Dec 5, 2023 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: Jun 30, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Organization
Working at Michigan State University
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Silver rating from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education’s STARS program, which measures and encourages sustainability in education and research; operations; and planning, administration, and engagement
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