To be considered for this position all applicants must apply though our careers site: https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/35614
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Veterinary Technician Certification.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for daily monitoring of animal health and other needs including administration of medicine and treatments, and collecting biological samples for diagnostic testing.
- Applies knowledge of surgical skills by directing and assisting research staff in carrying out aseptic technique. Perform scrub nurse and circulating nurse functions during operative procedures. Monitor surgical protocols to ensure compliance with federal regulations and AAALAC standards.
- Process newly arrived animals, observe for signs of illness or physical problems, assign a Loyola accession number, perform a complete physical exam, initiate treatment/vaccinations (at the discretion of the veterinarian) per “Quarantine, Conditioning, and Preventive Health” Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for each individual species. Perform annual physicals per SOPs.
- Oversees maintenance of permanent data such as: individual animal records, surgical and experimental records, controlled substance usage, post operative care records, health records, room temperatures, animal census reports and other data as directed by the supervisor/manager.
- Responsible for management of assigned special husbandry areas (i.e. barrier facilities). These areas may include responsibility for special duties such as implementing the environmental enrichment program, containment protocols, and other special duties as assigned by the veterinary staff.
- Responsible for the care and maintenance of professional supplies, equipment and instrumentation. Responsible for maintaining an inventory of drugs and supplies, and ordering new items as necessary.
- Assists and trains research faculty and technical staff in restraint and handling techniques and other specialized techniques as necessary.
- Evaluation of required standards of physical plant and maintenance of environmental factors in animal rooms and support areas (i.e. surgical suites) and responsibility to report any non-compliant items or problems to the supervisor/manager.
- Performs necropsy procedures as assigned by the veterinarian and process tissues for histologic evaluation if necessary.
- Assists in orientation, teaching, and evaluation of Laboratory Animal Care Tech I, 11, 111, and IVs. Schedules Laboratory Animal Care Tech I, 11, 111, and IVs for daily work assignments in special areas (i.e. surgical suites), or as assigned in absence of the supervisor/manager.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Job TitleANIMAL HEALTH CARE TECHPosition Number8150050Work ModalityFully In-PersonIs this request for the creation of a new Position (or the modification of an existing Position) to temporarily support the WorkDay ERP?NoJob CategoryUniversity StaffJob TypeFull-TimeFLSA StatusNon-ExemptCampusMaywood-Health Sciences CampusDepartment NameCOMPARATIVE MEDICINELocation CodeCOMPARATIVE MEDICINE (06121A)Is this split and/or fully grant funded?NoDuties and Responsibilities
- Responsible for daily monitoring of animal health and other needs including administration of medicine and treatments, and collecting biological samples for diagnostic testing.
- Applies knowledge of surgical skills by directing and assisting research staff in carrying out aseptic technique. Perform scrub nurse and circulating nurse functions during operative procedures. Monitor surgical protocols to ensure compliance with federal regulations and AAALAC standards.
- Process newly arrived animals, observe for signs of illness or physical problems, assign a Loyola accession number, perform a complete physical exam, initiate treatment/vaccinations (at the discretion of the veterinarian) per “Quarantine, Conditioning, and Preventive Health” Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for each individual species. Perform annual physicals per SOPs.
- Oversees maintenance of permanent data such as: individual animal records, surgical and experimental records, controlled substance usage, post operative care records, health records, room temperatures, animal census reports and other data as directed by the supervisor/manager.
- Responsible for management of assigned special husbandry areas (i.e. barrier facilities). These areas may include responsibility for special duties such as implementing the environmental enrichment program, containment protocols, and other special duties as assigned by the veterinary staff.
- Responsible for the care and maintenance of professional supplies, equipment and instrumentation. Responsible for maintaining an inventory of drugs and supplies, and ordering new items as necessary.
- Assists and trains research faculty and technical staff in restraint and handling techniques and other specialized techniques as necessary.
- Evaluation of required standards of physical plant and maintenance of environmental factors in animal rooms and support areas (i.e. surgical suites) and responsibility to report any non-compliant items or problems to the supervisor/manager.
- Performs necropsy procedures as assigned by the veterinarian and process tissues for histologic evaluation if necessary.
- Assists in orientation, teaching, and evaluation of Laboratory Animal Care Tech I, 11, 111, and IVs. Schedules Laboratory Animal Care Tech I, 11, 111, and IVs for daily work assignments in special areas (i.e. surgical suites), or as assigned in absence of the supervisor/manager.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education and/or Work ExperienceBachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Veterinary Technician Certification.Qualifications
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and established procedures.
- Ability to perform basic filing, office procedures and word processing.
- Ability to maintain accuracy and consistency.
- Ability to communicate verbally.
- Ability to finish tasks in a timely manner.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to compose letters and memorandums.
- Ability to deal calmly and courteously with people.
- Ability to deal with stressful situations.
- Ability to analyze and interpret data.
- Ability to function independently and manage own time and work tasks.
- Ability to work as an effective team member.
- Ability to lead work teams.
- Ability to organize workflow.
- Ability to work on routine job with interpersonal contact skill.
- Ability to interact with internal and external constituents.
About Loyola University Chicago:
Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes—including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences—Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation’s top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country’s most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world.
Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail: https://www.luc.edu/hr/benefits/
Loyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University’s Nondiscrimination Policy: https://www.luc.edu/equity/policyprocedure/universitynondiscriminationpolicy/.
Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
