Veterinary laboratory technician job description
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Example veterinary laboratory technician requirements on a job description
Veterinary laboratory technician requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in veterinary laboratory technician job postings.
Sample veterinary laboratory technician requirements
- Associate's degree in veterinary technology or related field
- Certification as a veterinary technician
- Experience working in a laboratory setting
- Ability to operate laboratory equipment and perform tests
- Understanding of laboratory safety protocols
Sample required veterinary laboratory technician soft skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Compassionate and empathetic towards animals and their owners
- Ability to handle stressful situations and remain calm under pressure
Veterinary laboratory technician job description example 1
Emory Healthcare veterinary laboratory technician job description
JOB DESCRIPTION: Assists in performing diagnostic and interventional procedures in the cardiovascular and peripheral systems of patients to aid physician in diagnosis and treatment of heart and vascular disorders in the Cardiac Cath and EP Labs. Provides quality patient care to patients undergoing invasive procedures. Prepares patient for test and explains procedures. Assists in conducting tests to aid in diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular systems, using a variety of specialized electronic test equipment and recording devices. Processes all required paperwork, has knowledge of all supplies and the contents of each stockroom.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Licensed AEMT OR NRP OR graduate of accredited school of radiologic technology OR accredited school of cardiovascular technology OR academic program in health sciences. Registered as an ARRT with post primary category of cardiac interventional radiography or RCIS (Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist). Certification in RCIS (Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist) or post primary category of cardiac interventional radiography preferred prior to employment or obtained within 18 months of employment as a condition of continued employment. Able to wear lead aprons and stand for 80% of work time. BLS certification required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium): 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.
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**Division** _St. Joseph's Hospital_
**Campus Location** _Atlanta, GA, 30342_
**Campus Location** _US-GA-Atlanta_
**Department** _SJH Cardiac Cath Lab_
**Job Type** _Regular Full-Time_
**Job Category** _Clinical & Nursing Support_
**Schedule** _6:30a-5p_
**Standard Hours** _40 Hours_
Emory Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices and decisions. Emory Healthcare prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age (40 and over), disability, citizenship, genetic information, service in the uniformed services, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Licensed AEMT OR NRP OR graduate of accredited school of radiologic technology OR accredited school of cardiovascular technology OR academic program in health sciences. Registered as an ARRT with post primary category of cardiac interventional radiography or RCIS (Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist). Certification in RCIS (Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist) or post primary category of cardiac interventional radiography preferred prior to employment or obtained within 18 months of employment as a condition of continued employment. Able to wear lead aprons and stand for 80% of work time. BLS certification required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium): 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.
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**Division** _St. Joseph's Hospital_
**Campus Location** _Atlanta, GA, 30342_
**Campus Location** _US-GA-Atlanta_
**Department** _SJH Cardiac Cath Lab_
**Job Type** _Regular Full-Time_
**Job Category** _Clinical & Nursing Support_
**Schedule** _6:30a-5p_
**Standard Hours** _40 Hours_
Emory Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices and decisions. Emory Healthcare prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age (40 and over), disability, citizenship, genetic information, service in the uniformed services, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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Veterinary laboratory technician job description example 2
BluePearl Vet veterinary laboratory technician job description
BluePearl
Emergency Specialty
Pet Hospital
is hiring
an
experienced
Veterinary LabTechnician
to work
on our team
.
As a
Veterinary
Lab Assistant
, you will:
+ Maintains a safe and clean laboratory by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
+ Run quality control samples to verify accurate results on equipment.
+ Perform regular maintenance and upkeep of laboratory equipment.
+ Prepare and document specimens for external laboratory.
+ Provide an environment to furnish high quality, accurate diagnostic laboratory results
+ Run necessary lab requests in a timely precise manner
+ Record appropriate results in patient 's written and electronic files.
+ Maintain accurate records on Quality Control,billingand send-out laboratory samples. Compassionately,calmlyand gently approaches and handles patients.
+ Have basic understanding ofanimals, care and handling
+ Approaches and handles patients according to safety protocols and core values.
+ Uses practice management software to maintain client and patient records according to hospital protocol.
+ Maintains solid grasp of common veterinary medical terms and abbreviations andis able toconverse with other veterinary professionals in medical terms.
+ Implement appropriate animal husbandry skills to decrease disease spread, injury and stress to patients.
**Pay:** $21 - $42 / hour
**This pay band is a starting point and is dependent on experience and advancement through our CareerTrax leveling system.**
**Why BluePearl?**
+ Our passion is pets. We offer Trupanionpet insurance and discounts to our associates for pet treatments, procedures, and food.
+ We encourage you to grow with us. Our technicians are leveled by their skillset and move up in level as they gain more skills and experience. We are focused on developing our associates into leaders through talent development programs and leadership workshops. As a member of Mars Veterinary Health, our associates have endless opportunities to advance in his/her career.
+ In order totransform and lead the industry through innovative quality medicine and care, we understand the importance of continuous learning. We offer annual continuing education allowance, free continuing education sessions, our own BluePearl University for training, and our clinicians have access to over 2,000 medical journals.
+ We value your health and well-being as an associate by providing you with the following:
+ Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
+ Parental Leave Benefits
+ Flexible work schedules.
+ Time to reset, rewind, and reflect through our paid time off and floating holiday plans.
+ A regional licensed social worker who can provide guidance, advice, and tips/tricks on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle while working in a fast-paced emergency and specialty care environment.
+ We promote a family-like culture in our hospitals. We are all in this together. We believe in working together to lead the industry by enriching lives through remarkable care for pets.
BluePearl is committed to a diverse work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity
employer
and you will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized
as a result of
such a request. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.
Emergency Specialty
Pet Hospital
is hiring
an
experienced
Veterinary LabTechnician
to work
on our team
.
As a
Veterinary
Lab Assistant
, you will:
+ Maintains a safe and clean laboratory by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
+ Run quality control samples to verify accurate results on equipment.
+ Perform regular maintenance and upkeep of laboratory equipment.
+ Prepare and document specimens for external laboratory.
+ Provide an environment to furnish high quality, accurate diagnostic laboratory results
+ Run necessary lab requests in a timely precise manner
+ Record appropriate results in patient 's written and electronic files.
+ Maintain accurate records on Quality Control,billingand send-out laboratory samples. Compassionately,calmlyand gently approaches and handles patients.
+ Have basic understanding ofanimals, care and handling
+ Approaches and handles patients according to safety protocols and core values.
+ Uses practice management software to maintain client and patient records according to hospital protocol.
+ Maintains solid grasp of common veterinary medical terms and abbreviations andis able toconverse with other veterinary professionals in medical terms.
+ Implement appropriate animal husbandry skills to decrease disease spread, injury and stress to patients.
**Pay:** $21 - $42 / hour
**This pay band is a starting point and is dependent on experience and advancement through our CareerTrax leveling system.**
**Why BluePearl?**
+ Our passion is pets. We offer Trupanionpet insurance and discounts to our associates for pet treatments, procedures, and food.
+ We encourage you to grow with us. Our technicians are leveled by their skillset and move up in level as they gain more skills and experience. We are focused on developing our associates into leaders through talent development programs and leadership workshops. As a member of Mars Veterinary Health, our associates have endless opportunities to advance in his/her career.
+ In order totransform and lead the industry through innovative quality medicine and care, we understand the importance of continuous learning. We offer annual continuing education allowance, free continuing education sessions, our own BluePearl University for training, and our clinicians have access to over 2,000 medical journals.
+ We value your health and well-being as an associate by providing you with the following:
+ Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
+ Parental Leave Benefits
+ Flexible work schedules.
+ Time to reset, rewind, and reflect through our paid time off and floating holiday plans.
+ A regional licensed social worker who can provide guidance, advice, and tips/tricks on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle while working in a fast-paced emergency and specialty care environment.
+ We promote a family-like culture in our hospitals. We are all in this together. We believe in working together to lead the industry by enriching lives through remarkable care for pets.
BluePearl is committed to a diverse work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity
employer
and you will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized
as a result of
such a request. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024