Job Description

Essential Job Duties
This position provides care and coordination for patients with the Medical Oncology department of the Randall B. Terry Jr. Companion Animal Medical Center. The Medical Oncology service offers leading edge care for patients in need of diagnosis and treatment related to various types of cancer.

A person in this department must possess in-depth knowledge of veterinary medicine and a strong desire to work in a fast-changing, teaching environment with a varied population of people.

Direct patient care duties include but are not limited to:
Participates in client check in, patient admitting, updates, scheduling, and questions
Possesses & utilizes in depth knowledge of service specific patients through student and clinician communications regarding presenting problems, diagnostics, treatment options and overall projected plan of care
Performs and supports various diagnostic testing and procedures including; sedation support, mass and bone marrow biopsies assistance, physical evaluations assistance, microscope evaluations preparation and assistance
Prepares patients for surgical procedures through standard aseptic clip, prep, scrub and draping techniques
Maintains a sterile surgical environment and provide assistance during routine and surgical procedures
Provides direct patient care and medical treatments including TPR, BP monitoring, venipuncture, IV catheter placement, sedative/treatment therapy injections, bandaging, chemotherapy, and microscope slide preparation
Performs moderate risk drug calculations, including CRI, IV fluid, medical pain management, and chemotherapy treatment therapies
Provides post-anesthesia and post-sedation recovery and care, including pain management, for an array of elective procedures
Direct monitoring of canine and feline cancer patients, associated with, but not limited to the following diseases; Lymphoma, Mammary Tumors, Oral Melanoma, Hemangiosarcoma, Mast Cell Tumor, Osteosarcoma
Proficiently uses specialized patient care equipment such as IV fluid pumps, pulse Oximeter, BP monitor, syringe pump
Works in tandem with diagnostic groups associated with CT, MRI, ultrasound, and radiography

The position provides essential patient, departmental and hospital coordination of workflow, information and teaching with duties to include, but are not limited to:
Works directly with clients, rDVM, and hospital personnel to facilitate communication and anticipate, integrate and coordinate services that optimize both internal and external satisfaction and overall patient care
Records and communicates a variety of data relating to patient care, client/rDVM communication and diagnostic testing/treatments with use of hospital information systems.
Orientation, teaching, and coaching new staff, students, interns and residents in related policies, procedures, and patient care
Maintains a clean and working environment following hospital standards, infectious disease and hospital policies, along with OSHA, EHS and radiation safety policies and trainings
Participates in financial responsibilities such as procedural/consult charges, billing communications, estimate updates
Responsible for coordination of patient visit including but not limited to; requesting radiographic/surgical/anesthetic procedures, medication requests and diagnostic sample submission
Keeps all necessary equipment in clean and working order and has all necessary and appropriate stocked supplies available for procedures and daily patient care
Other Responsibilities
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Experience/Education
Completion of an accredited training program in the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Some positions may require additional Training, Certifications, or Licensure.
Other Required Qualifications
Previous experience in a canine / feline veterinary setting.
Ability to work with or around sick animals, potentially hazardous materials, cleaning chemicals, gas anesthetics, zoonotic diseases, and unpleasant odors.
Ability to communicate professionally and effectively at all times and maintain professionalism in emotionally charged / challenging situations.
Ability to provide high quality customer service.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodations.
Ability to work beyond scheduled work hours when needed.
Ability to work effectively as a member of a team and be an active participant in problem solving and team advancement.
Ability to work effectively with computers and electronics.
Ability to work independently and practice good judgment to ensure high quality care for all patients and request assistance when needed.
Desire to teach 4th year veterinary students
Preferred Qualifications
At least 3 years of experience as a veterinary assistant in a clinical setting; preferably at a teaching hospital.