Cardiology RVT

Title

Cardiology Registered Veterinary Technologist (RVT)

Reports to:
Specialty RVT Team Lead (Oncology/Cardiology)

Prerequisites:

• Active member of the ABVMA & ABVTA
• Ability to lift 50 lbs (22 kg)
• Ability to be on time and prepared to work at the beginning of your scheduled shift
• Excellent communication, critical thinking, and time-management skills
• Commitment to ongoing education and professional development
• Willingness to learn
• Confidence with basic RVT skills including monitoring of sedation/anesthesia of cardiac patients
• Proficiency with monitoring equipment (pulse oximetry, ECG, capnography, doppler blood pressure)
• Ability to communicate and collaborate to work with other departments

Summary:

This RVT is responsible for ensuring effective communication within the cardiology team and promoting collaboration with other specialty services to deliver exceptional medical care to all patients. There will be a focus on client communication and education, which will include providing home care and medication instruction to owners and supporting them with follow-up care and questions.

At our hospital, we are committed to supporting professional growth by providing the necessary tools and opportunities. We encourage all RVTs to advocate for their professional development and career advancement.

In addition to all the duties listed in the RVT job description, this person may be asked to cross-train in other specialty departments (Internal Medicine, Oncology, and Surgery/Anesthesia) and be able to provide coverage as needed. Training will be provided, but the candidate should already have confidence in basic RVT skills.

Essential Job Functions

• Effectively communicate with clients via phone, email, and in person.
• Anesthetize/sedate and monitor patients for surgery or other procedures, including understanding higher risk anesthesia for the cardiac patient.
• Understand and assist with advanced diagnostics such as echocardiograms, ECGs, Holter monitoring and telemetry.
• Assist with thoracocentesis, pericardiocentesis and other procedures
• Monitor cardiac rhythm and recognize abnormalities which may require intervention.
• Produce diagnostic quality radiographs.
• Actively participate in CPR, including use of defibrillator.
• Fill prescriptions, relay orders for compounded medications.
• Use in-house laboratory equipment and submission reference laboratory tests as needed.
• Admit and set- up patients for hospitalization and transfer to ICU.
• Generate estimates and review informed consent with clients.

Opportunities for Advancement Boreal recognizes, that historically, the RVT profession has always had a “glass ceiling”. As our mission states, we are focused on continual advancement and professional development. As we grow, we want you to grow with us. Each employee will be assessed on a case-by-case basis but please do not hesitate to approach your direct manager or a member of the ownership team about your ideas Whether it be VTS, management or another exciting opportunity for yourself. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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