Veterinary Anesthesia Technician Assistant

Operations · Full-time · Washington, United States

Job description

Friendship Hospital For Animals is seeking a Veterinary Anesthesia Technician Assistant to join our dynamic team!

About the role: The technician assistant for the Anesthesia department helps facilitate an efficient workflow throughout the day. They are responsible for assisting the team with a variety of tasks, both patient care and client care related.

Whats in it for You

  • Excellent compensation
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA
  • Generous paid time off
  • CE Allowance
  • Life insurance
  • 401-k
  • Metro discounts
  • Pet care discounts and so much more!
  • Great Location-we are located in Tenleytown, DC with easy access to public transportation and the various attractions of the city and surrounding area

Essential Functions/Technical Skills

  • Assist with  anesthetic induction
  • Setting up of anesthetic circuit and additional equipment
  • OR set up and breakdown for anesthetic procedures
  • Monitor and restock all anesthetic preparation areas appropriately
  • Assisting with surgical site shaving parameters/margins
  • Assisting OR with patient positioning and placing monitoring
  • Assist anesthesia technician with patient transfer
  • Cleaning of ORs, sterile hallway and anesthetic preparation areas
  • Assist sterile prep and specialty surgery when needed
  • Other duties as assigned

Skills And Abilities:

  • Excellent communication skills-- both verbal and written
  • Ability to effectively problem solve and make decisions as needed.
  • Ability to multi-task in a stressful environment
  • Ability to speak and hear by phone or in person
  • Ability to read, write and type English
  • Ability to work as a team player
  • Ability to use and learn computers
  • Ability to master large volumes of detailed information
  • Experience in a veterinary setting