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Actalent Certified Veterinary Technician in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Job Description:

-- Know and maintain compliance with GLP, FDA, USDA, AAALAC, IACUC and all regulations and guidelines as they apply

-- Understand and execute on Standard Operating Procedures, work instructions, department guidelines, policies, and study protocols

-- Perform general housekeeping duties such as cleaning, stocking and organizing which includes:

-- Check equipment calibration dates

-- Check for expired drugs

-- Perform laundry duties

-- Pull supplies for upcoming studies

-- Ensure surgical and procedure rooms are clean, set up for all procedures and comply with quality room checks at the end of the day

-- Clean, package, sterilize and distribute all instruments, equipment and supplies

-- Data entry and clerical functions

-- Perform and assess radiographs using a computed radiography system

-- Use proper handling of controlled substance.

** Perform the role of OR circulator, including but not limited to:

-- Prepare an operating room for chronic procedures

-- Open sterile product

-- Operate a fluoroscopy machine to collect and save images

-- Perform contrast injections for angiography

-- Transfer data to a PACS system and ensure data integrity

** Perform the role of anesthesia technician, including, but not limited to:

-- Perform pre-op physical exam and ASA status evaluation

-- Perform drug calculations

-- Perform blood collections

-- Anesthesia induction and intubation of pigs, sheep, calves, dogs, rabbits

-- Operate anesthesia machine, anesthesia monitoring equipment and fluid/drug pumps for anesthesia maintenance

-- Perform anesthesia monitoring including EtCO2, invasive blood pressure, Capnograph and spO2.

-- Perform euthanasia on animals independent of a veterinarian

-- Place arterial and intravenous catheters

-- Place urinary catheters

-- Perform other duties as requested

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

Required Knowledge and Experience:

  • Requires complete and broad knowledge of operational systems techniques and practices typically gained through extensive experience and/or education.

  • Requires minimum of 4 years of relevant experience may require vocational or technical education or certification in addition to prior work experience.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

  • Hiring diverse talent

  • Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

  • Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

  • Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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