Veterinary Surgical Technician

NAMSA • Full-time • Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States • USD $22 - USD $24 / hour • 4m ago

NAMSA pioneered the industry, NAMSA was the first independent company in the world to focus solely on medical device materials for safety. NAMSA started testing medical devices before the U.S. Food and Drug Administration started regulating such products in 1976.

We are shaping the industry. NAMSA has been a key contributor to the development of the test methods that govern our industry.

We have become the industry’s premier provider. We provide support for clients during every step of the product development lifecycle and beyond.

Come and work for an organization whose:

Mission is to make a scientific contribution to every medical device in the world.
Culture is passionately committed to the partnership between one another and our clients to improve and save lives through a respectful, trusting, and collaborative environment.
Values have stood the test of time.
Above all else, conduct ourselves with integrity

Job Description:

Prepares surgical and cath lab suites for procedures, including setting up instruments and stocking study-specific supplies.
Monitors anesthesia and animal vitals during surgical, interim and terminal procedures.
Assists during interventional procedures by performing QCA or QVA measurements, and producing and maintaining accurate records of those measurements in CD, DVD or paper format.
Operates specialized software-driven equipment, fluoroscopy and 3D imaging, etc. in support of procedures.
Provides customer service to clients through professional interactions and by responding to client requests.
Prepares and maintains surgical instruments through washing, drying and proper storage. Assembles surgical packs and processes sterile packs via autoclave or ethylene oxide.
Operates, cleans and maintains gas anesthesia machines, autoclave and other surgical equipment routinely utilized.
Maintains an efficient and clean work area by organizing and re-stocking cath labs, operating rooms, and the general storeroom as needed.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Technical Competencies:

Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) or ALAT certification is preferred.
Knowledge of research animal physiology, pharmacology and general animal care required.
Bachelor’s degree in scientific discipline or Associate of Science in Veterinary Technology required.

Working Conditions:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to fluoroscopy, occasionally required to work within a Bio-Safety-Level 2 (BSL2) environment, and on rare occasions is exposed to faxitron x-ray imaging. The employee is required to wear protective lead clothing ranging in weight from 12 lbs. to 21 lbs. during all radiographic exposure. The employee is regularly exposed to, and must handle and come in contact with, a variety of livestock, domestic and laboratory animals, as well as their blood and body fluids. The employee regularly works with sharps, and gasses such as CO2 and isoflurane, and is occasionally exposed to wet conditions (non-weather), toxic or caustic chemicals, and zoonotic diseases.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and occasionally loud. Hearing protection is required in designated areas and when performing specific tasks.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, and to use hands and fingers to perform meticulous sutures, incisions, and other tasks The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds with assistance. The employee may be required to view computer monitors and stand for extended periods of time.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, the ability to see a full range of colors, the ability to adjust focus, and exceptional spatial acuity and visual-kinesthetic coordination.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits: