Educational Laboratory Technologist

We are currently seeking a full-time temporary Educational Laboratory Technologist on our Fairview Campus to provide technical assistance and support to students, faculty and staff in the Animal Health Technology Department. This role will provide technical assistance, instructional assistance, maintenance and acquisition of materials and equipment required for instruction of the Animal Health Technology program and general operations as an Educational Laboratory Technologist.

Specific duties may include:

Animal Care Committee Coordinator Travel to and from locations for animal acquisition. Organize intake examinations of animals and follow-ups. Make files, medicate and vaccinate animals. Oversee treatment of animals and husbandry duties. Pre-operative care (fasting, bloodwork, bathing animal, set-up of surgery room and prep room), pre-operative monitoring, sedation and induction of animal, intravenous catheter placed, intravenous fluids set up and administered, assist in surgeries (if needed), monitoring vitals, maintaining and monitoring anesthetic and post-operative recovery. Nursing duties that exceed the expertise of students Performs a large range of tasks, such as nursing, diagnostic procedures, to assist veterinarians in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease in animals. Ensure proper paperwork is filled out before sending animals back to rescue society. Purchasing various products and equipment, managing within a budget, procurement card reconciliation, processing of invoices. Keeping stock and inventory of 500+ veterinary products and equipment for utilization in Animal Health Technology program. Keep track of product expiration dates, lot numbers and control drugs. Daily, weekly, monthly and yearly quality control, maintenance, and repair of varies diagnostic and nursing/medical equipment. Inputting and maintaining inventory into veterinary software. In contact with various veterinary product representatives. Set- up and assist instructors and students in various courses. Involvement in program promotional activities. Other duties as required

What We Offer

Northwestern Polytechnic offers lifelong learning opportunities through professional development/wellness programs, a competitive salary and compensation package and a student-centered culture that is vital to our community. Join our team, grow with us and connect your skills and abilities to our vision, mission and values.

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