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ANML HEALTH TCHN 3 (Radiation Oncology Animal Health Technician)
University of California Davis
ANML HEALTH TCHN 3 (Radiation Oncology Animal Health Technician)
University of California Davis
 ANML HEALTH TCHN 3 (Radiation Oncology Animal Health Technician) Job Summary Under direct supervision of the Oncology supervisor and faculty provide technical support for the Radiation Oncology service. With clinician direction, as a significant portion of daily duties, this position is responsible for treatment of patients with life-threatening illness or injury, whose conditions are likely to change on a moment-to-moment basis, preparing anesthetic protocols, inducing and monitoring anesthesia. This position will be responsible for assisting the clinicians with operation of the Linear Accelerator, quality assurance, and patient treatment. RECRUITMENT PERIOD ONE MONTH: Applicants will be screened on a weekly basis. The position can be filled prior to the removal date. POSITION INFORMATION PHYSICAL DEMANDS - Maneuver/lift equipment and materials weighing up to 50 pounds. - Handle animals weighing up to 75 pounds. -Stand, bend, and kneel for 8-10 hour shifts. - Transport patients in carriers, on leashes, on gurneys and move patients on and off gurneys and in and out of cages. - Contact with animals, including restraint of animals (sometimes fractious) as required. WORK ENVIRONMENT -Work occasional overtime and various hours on short notice (including covering staff shortages and holiday shifts). -Work under Medical Surveillance procedures and review in accordance with Federal and State Laws and Regulations and University Policy. -Work under regular exposure to zoonotic diseases, anesthesia, chemotherapy drugs, cleaning chemicals and exposure to radioactive patients. - May be required to wear protective clothing for extended periods of time including: gown, coveralls, gloves, masks, face shields, goggles, sleeves and head covers. -May require working with or around areas with sick animals, hazardous materials, and/or infectious diseases, and distraught clients. -Employee is personally responsible for following health and safety guidelines/instructions. -Work in other related areas on an as needed basis. -Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space. QUALIFICATIONS Required: -Current California Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license. -Experience pre-medicating, inducing, maintaining, and monitoring patient under anesthesia and applying monitoring equipment. -Experience operating basic anesthesia equipment, i.e., anesthesia machines, ventilators and various monitoring and lab equipment. -Experience with medical terminology and able to communicate verbally, and in writing, with a wide variety of people professionally and diplomatically. - Experience independently providing intense, moment to moment monitoring/reassessment of emergent/critically ill patients. Preferred: -Knowledge of radiation therapy procedures, including external beam radiation. -Knowledge of basic oncology diseases. -Assisting with the development of anesthesia protocols appropriate for patients and maintain patients during anesthesia. -Knowledge of diagnostic procedures such as CT, MRI and digital radiography policies governing animal use. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Background Check This position is a critical position and subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity checks. EEO/AA Statement The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy. Salary Range $25.49-$38.56/hour No. of Positions 1 Appointment Type Career Percentage of Time 100% Shift Hours Monday-Friday, hours to be arranged Location Davis Union Representation Yes Benefits Eligible Yes Apply By Date 2/3/2020 To apply, visit https://careerspub.universityofcalifornia.edu/psp/ucdavis/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=7&JobOpeningId=13357&PostingSeq=1 The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy. Copyright 2017 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-d214d48640368d4a97ad81d1b283b288
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UC Davis is the home of the Aggies — go-getters, change makers and problem solvers who make their mark at one of the top public universities in the United States. Since we first opened in 1908, we’ve been known for standout academics, sustainability and Aggie Pride as well as valuing the Northern California lifestyle. These themes are woven into our 100-plus-year history and our reputation for solving problems related to food, health, the environment and society.Our 5,300-acre campus is in the city of Davis, a vibrant college town of about 68,000 located in Yolo County. The state capital is 20 minutes away, and world-class destinations such as the San Francisco Bay Area, Lake Tahoe and the Napa Valley are within a two-hour drive.
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