ANML TCHN (Animal Technician Floater) - 10512

Company: University of California - Davis
Location: Davis
Posted on: September 6, 2020

Job Description:

Job Summary

Under supervision performs a wide range of animal technician duties, including cleaning and disinfecting, inventory/stocking, Receiving/Discharge, and patient care support. This position way be assigned to specific Services or may float among Services within the Small and Large Animal Clinics as deemed necessary.

RECRUITMENT PERIOD: Post for one month. Applicants will be screened after two weeks; and then on a weekly basis. The position can be filled prior to the removal date.



POSITION INFORMATION

Salary Range

$20.99-$24.70/hour

No. of Positions

1

Appointment Type

Career

Percentage of Time

100%

Shift Hours

Days and Hours to be arranged

Location

Davis

Union Representation

Yes

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Apply By Date

9/30/2020



PHYSICAL DEMANDS

- Maneuver/lift equipment and materials weighing up to 50 pounds.

- Handle animals weighing up to 100 pounds.

- Repetitive bending, twisting, kneeling, walking, pushing/pulling and standing for entire shift.

- Contact with animals, including restraint of animals (sometimes fractious).

- Wear protective clothing for extended periods of time including: gown, coveralls, gloves, masks, face shields, goggles, sleeves and head covers.



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, cleaning chemicals and exposure to radioactive patients.

-Work with or around sick animals, potentially hazardous materials, cleaning chemicals, gaseous anesthetics, zoonotic and infectious diseases, unpleasant odors, distraught clients, and exposure to radioactive patients.

-Work in other related areas on an as needed basis.

-UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. 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:

-Experience working in a veterinary or human clinic.

-Experience cleaning and sanitizing patient care areas and equipment.

-Knowledge and ability to follow established cleaning, disinfection, inventory, and animal care protocols.

-Experience monitoring, maintaining, and restocking an inventory of supplies.

-Knowledge to maintain proper hospital record keeping, including service forms and supply orders.

-Interpersonal, oral and written communication skills to interact with a diverse group of students, staff, clinicians and clients.



Preferred:

-Experience using safe animal handling and restraint techniques for a wide variety of patients.

-Ability to recognize when a patient is in distress.

-Skill to assist in the performance of basic veterinary medical treatments and procedures.

-Experience working with equines & other large domestic animals, including restraint techniques.



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.

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