Overview
Afterhours/Weekend Surgery Floater Technician (ANML HEALTH TCHN 3 VMTH) Jobs in Davis, CA at University of California, Davis
Independent of supervision in a hospital setting, as a significant part of daily duties, responsible for treatment of patients with life-threatening illness or injury, whose conditions are likely to change on a moment-to-moment basis. Responsible for ensuring patient care standards for hospitalized patients, aseptic preparation of patients for various surgical procedures, operating room set up, circulation, break down and providing anesthesia support, including induction, monitoring, and post-surgical recovery of patients. Additional, responsibilities include student instruction as well as client communication and education, including patient admissions and discharges. Work cooperatively with others to foster strong team commitments towards achieving Surgery services objectives.
RECRUITMENT PERIOD ONE MONTH: Applicants will be screened after two weeks; and then on a weekly basis. The position can be filled prior to the apply by date.
Apply By Date
04/10/2025 by 11:59 pm
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications – For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position
Current California Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) License.
No minimum education requirement.
Experience to independently provide treatment of patients whose conditions are likely to change on a moment-to-moment basis.
Experience working in a veterinary hospital performing physical examinations and safe handling of multiple species.
Experience calculating drug dosages and administering medications intravenously, subcutaneously, intramuscular or orally.
Experience with surgical asepsis and how it relates to direct contamination of patients, instruments and sterile supplies.
Experience performing venipuncture, placing vascular catheters inducing anesthesia, monitoring anesthesia, and recovering patients from anesthesia, working independently with and without direct supervision.
Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills to engage effectively with diverse students, staff, clinicians, and clients and the skill to recognize and manage difficult situations.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in preparing O.R. and related areas, procure, set-up and review basic surgical equipment, instruments and supplies prior to and after surgery.
Experience positioning and preparing patients for various surgical procedures.
Experience with aseptically scrubbing, gowning and gloving. Experience setting up, operating and troubleshooting various specialized surgical equipment.
Key Responsibilities
40% – Surgical Operating Room Function
40% – Technical Support
20% – Anesthesia and Par Support
Department Overview
The Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (VMTH) is a unit that provides clinical case material in support of the teaching programs throughout the School of Veterinary Medicine on a 24-hour basis. Its primary objectives are to train professional (veterinary) students, graduate clinical students (interns and residents), and graduate academic students; to provide veterinary services to the public; to serve as a referral center for practicing veterinarians, and to advance veterinary medical knowledge.
Want to be part of the most innovative veterinary team in the country? We are looking for an Afterhours/Weekend Surgery Floater Technician to work alongside our world leading faculty clinicians and technicians, helping them teach the next generation of veterinarians while also serving the animals and pet owners of our community.
As part of the top ranked UC Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital team, our technicians are provided the following benefits:
PERSONAL LEAVE
Vacation – earn (3) three weeks per year!
14 paid Holidays annually
Sick Leave – eligible to earn up to 8 hours per month (no maximum)
COMPENSATION
Competitive pay
Shift Differentials
CE & Other BENEFITS
$750 Continuing Education annual allowance
60 hours Paid CE annually (pro-rated based on appointment %)
$100 monthly stipend for RVTs
Wellness and on-site Employee Assistance Program
Scrubs provided and laundered at no cost to the employee
POSITION INFORMATION
Salary or Pay Range: $28.96 – $43.83 /hourly
Salary Frequency: Bi-weekly
Salary Grade: 215
UC Job Title: ANML HEALTH TCHN 3 VMTH
UC Job Code: 004752
Appointment Type: Staff: Career
Percentage of Time: 60% Variable
Shift (Work Schedule): Fridays 1:30pm-10:00pm; Saturday/Sunday 3:30pm-12:00am
Location: Davis, Ca
Union Representation: TX-Technical Professionals
Benefits Eligible: Yes
This position is 100% on-site
Benefits
Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility rules by visiting either our handy Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees and our Benefits Page.
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High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family’s needs
UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here
UC Davis cares about building a community, which is why we provide resources to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion as well as Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support our staff
Physical Demands
Standing – Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
Walking – Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
Sitting – Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs – Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Lifting/Carrying 26-50 lbs – Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Lifting/Carrying over 50 lbs – Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs – Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs – Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Pushing/Pulling over 50 lbs – Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Bending/Stooping – Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Squatting/Kneeling – Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Twisting – Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) – Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Reaching overhead – Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Keyboard use/repetitive motion – Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Environmental Demands
Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes – Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Loud noise levels – Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Marked changes in humidity or temperature – Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Microwave/Radiation – Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment – Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Uneven Surfaces or Elevations – Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Mental Demands
Sustained attention and concentration – Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Complex problem solving/reasoning – Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Ability to organize & prioritize – Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
Communication skills – Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
Numerical skills – Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
Constant Interaction – Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
Customer/Patient Contact – Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
Multiple Concurrent Tasks – Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
Work Environment
The Smoke and Tobacco Free Environment policy is intended to provide a healthier safer, and more productive work and learning environment for the entire UC Community. The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all University owned or leased properties, or facilities operated by UC staff or faculty. Smoking and tobacco use are strictly prohibited in indoor and outdoor spaces, parking lots, residential space, and University vehicles. https://ucdasvispolicy.ellucid.com/documents/view/271
Work occasional overtime and various hours on short notice (including covering staff shortages, weekends 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. May require working with or around areas with sick animals, hazardous materials, and/or infectious diseases, and distraught clients.
Special Requirements – Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position
To learn more about our background check program, visit: https://hr.ucdavis.edu/departments/recruitment/ucd/selection/background-checks
This is a critical position, as defined by UC policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance, and functional capacity assessment.
This is a position with direct access to or responsibility for controlled substances, high risk hazardous chemicals, biological or radioactive/nuclear materials
Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
At UC Davis, we’re solving life’s most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We grow from every challenge we take on and we don’t just maintain – we improve. We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds and you belong here. As you consider joining UC Davis, please explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education, and our latest efforts to outgrow the expected. The University of California, Davis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.
For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20
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To learn more about our background check program, please visit: https://hr.ucdavis.edu/departments/recruitment/ucd/selection/background-checks
Title: Afterhours/Weekend Surgery Floater Technician (ANML HEALTH TCHN 3 VMTH)
Company: University of California, Davis
Location: Davis, CA
