Posting Detail Information

　　Working TitleRegistered Veterinary Technician III - Critical Care Unit, After Hours

　　Position LocationFort Collins, CO

　　Work LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-person

　　Research Professional PositionNo

　　Posting Number202400001AP

　　Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional

　　Classification TitleTechnical/Support III

　　Number of Vacancies1

　　Work Hours/Week40

　　Proposed Annual Salary Range$48,276 - $57,936 (salary is commensurate with experience and shift/ schedule)

　　Employee Benefits

　　Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, commitment todiversity, equity and inclusion (https://inclusiveexcellence.colostate.edu/about/) , and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.

　　For detailed benefit plan information for eligible employees, visithttps://hr.colostate.edu/hr-community-and-supervisors/benefits/benefits-eligibility/andhttps://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-perks/.

　　For the total value of CSU benefits in addition to wages, visithttps://hr.colostate.edu/total-compensation-calculator/.

　　For more information about why Fort Collins is consistently ranked in the top cities to live in, visithttps://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-community/.

　　Desired Start Date

　　Position End Date (if temporary)

　　To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on01/29/2024

　　Description of Work Unit

　　Founded in 1870, Colorado State University is among the nation’s leading research universities and enrolls approximately 32,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Located an hour north of the Denver metro area, Fort Collins is a vibrant community of approximately 157,000 residents that offers the convenience of a small town with all the amenities of a large city. Fort Collins is situated on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains with views of 14,000 foot peaks, and offers access to numerous cultural, recreational, and outdoor opportunities.

　　The mission of CSU VTH Small Animal Critical Care Services, the pinnacle of veterinary medicine and education, is to ensure the advancement of patient welfare through a vital system distinguished by: personal excellence; compassionate care; exemplary education; collaborative & transformative research; and mutual trust with our community.

　　This position reports to the Critical Care Unit technician manager.

　　Position Summary

　　Veterinary Teaching Hospital

　　The CSU VTH exists to provide exceptional veterinary care and service to the community while educating the next generation of veterinarians at a tertiary level teaching hospital. Critical Care Services provides medical care for small animals and exotics on an emergency basis and intensive 24-hour care to patients who are admitted for extended treatment. We simultaneously provide clinical instruction to professional veterinary medical students, interns, residents, veterinary technicians, graduate veterinarians, and others; conduct and support clinical research; and provide referral outreach to clients and referring veterinarians.

　　The position is required to report as directed to perform essential and/or emergency services without delay or interruption. This position typically works 2 pm – 12 am (10-hour shifts) four days per week, but may be asked to adjust to meet the needs of the department and university.

　　The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date; the department will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

　　Why work at Colorado State University?

　　CSU was recently ranked first among Colorado-based educational employers and fifth among all in-state employers in Forbes magazine’s “America’s Best Employers by State!”

　　We are looking to add individuals to our team who have the following characteristics:

　　Confidence – they expect success in what they do

　　Compassion – they have genuine care and concern for others

　　Commitment to Inclusive Excellence – they engage principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in all they do, valuing a supportive community where everyone’s contributions are valued, and all voices are heard

　　Empowerment – they use their knowledge and skills to adjust, change, and improve daily tasks/work for themselves and others

　　Integrity – they are honest, and others trust them

　　Responsibility – they take ownership of decisions and actions

　　Our Investment in You

　　Colorado State University ( CSU ) is committed to providing employees with a strong and competitive benefits and well-being package that supports you, your health, and your family.

　　These CSU resources help with many aspects of your life – financial, physical, emotional, family, workplace wellness. These resources are part of our investment in you.

　　Employees are benefits eligible when working a minimum of 20 hours per week;benefits outlined below reflect full-time status of 40 hours per week; some benefits would be prorated for part-time status.

　　Paid time off to include 24 vacation days, 15 sick days, 11 paid holidays annually

　　Attractive evening work schedule that is flexible yet consistent Monday-Friday

　　Comprehensive benefits programs and services including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Parental Leave, work/life resources, and more

　　Robust Employee Assistance Program ( EAP ) for your overall well-being

　　FREE college credit courses (up to 9-semester credits per year) through the Employee Study Privilege program

　　Tuition Scholarships up to 50% for eligible family members

　　FREE employee growth opportunity through CSU training and development opportunities

　　After-school programs and summer camps for kids

　　Community Discounts

　　FREE MAX transit use with CSU identification

　　For more detail about these and other Health and Welfare benefits and Commitment to Campus programs, visit our CSU Well-Being Hub athttps://hr.colostate.edu/well-being-hub/and our Benefits programs for Administrative Professional employees:https://hr.colostate.edu/current-employees/benefits/afap/.

　　Retirement Programs

　　While employees of CSU do not contribute to Social Security, the University and the state of Colorado offer competitive retirement plans. As a condition of employment and required by Colorado law, employees are required to participate in either the University’s Defined Contribution Plan ( DCP ) or the Public Employee’s Retirement Plan ( PERA ) of Colorado. Each plan offers a generous employer match between 10% – 21%. For more information, visit:https://hr.colostate.edu/current-employees/benefits/afap/retirement/.

　　Campus Culture and Principles of Community

　　Colorado State University has a campus culture that is driven by a desire always to do better and a vision to be the best place to learn, work, and discover. Our Principles of Community – Inclusion, Integrity, Respect, Service, and Social Justice – reflect our core values and support CSU’s mission and vision of access, research, teaching, service, and engagement. Each member of our community has a responsibility to uphold these principles when engaging with one another and acting on behalf of the University. For more information visit:https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-people/.

　　Tobacco and Smoke-Free

　　Colorado State University is a tobacco and smoke-free campus. For the health of our university community, the use of smoking, vaping or tobacco products is prohibited on CSU grounds or in buildings.

　　Required Job Qualifications

　　Registered as a Veterinary Technician (VT) or Provisional Veterinary Technician ( PVT ) through the Department of Regulatory Agencies ( DORA ).

　　Graduate of accredited veterinary technician program with greater than three (3) years’ experience in veterinary emergency medicine.*Please note, a transcript or diploma must be attached to this application to demonstrate graduation from the vet tech program.

　　SUBSTITUTIONS :Candidates can qualify without graduation from a veterinary technician program if they demonstrate 4+ years of veterinary emergency medicine experience.

　　The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date; the department will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

　　NOTE : VETERINARY PRACTICE ACT – Effective January 1, 2024, anyone wanting to use the titles Registered Veterinary Technician, Veterinary Technician, RVT , or VT will have to be certified through the Colorado Association of Certified Veterinary Technicians ( CACVT ) AND registered through the Department of Regulatory Agencies ( DORA ). Please visit the CACVT website for more information:https://www.cacvt.org/registration-faqs

　　Preferred Job Qualifications

　　The highly desired candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, abilities, personal characteristics, and experience directly related and critical to this position:

　　Three+ years of experience in an emergency and/or critical care position.

　　Demonstrated experience providing customer service in a fast-paced environment (e.g.: high traffic, stressful, or rapid problem solving).

　　A strong desire to learn and advance medical and technical knowledge base.

　　Ability to proactively teach and encourage in a supportive manner.

　　Ability to be compassionate and empathetic to clients in emotional situations.

　　Demonstrated experience working with a team and managing conflict.

　　Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.

　　Ability to problem-solve and critically think through situations/scenarios.

　　Prioritization and organizational skills.

　　Related state service experience.

　　Diversity Statement

　　Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

　　Essential Duties

　　Job Duty CategoryPatient Care and Management

　　Duty/Responsibility

　　Effectively provides efficient, optimal patient care including: triage, assessment, stabilization, treatment, monitoring, and restraint.

　　Performs, supports and assists in advanced monitoring and treatment procedures under the orders of the attending clinician.

　　Monitors and assesses high risk and severely compromised patients; identifies critical and relevant changes and recommends adjustments to patient’s management.

　　Administers medications to highly compromised animals.

　　Collaborates with students, interns, residents, faculty clinicians, rDVMs, and clients to assist in formulating a diagnoses and optimal treatment plan. This is done by evaluating patient status and response to therapy, collecting diagnostic samples, and interpreting results. · Advocates for the well-being of the patient and the patient’s care including decisions for critical and physically dynamic patients that would require advanced procedures such as positive pressure ventilation or dialysis.

　　Provides clinical and technical expertise such as: intravenous (peripheral and central catheters), arterial, and urinary catheterization; fluid and drug administration; intravenous and arterial blood sampling; focused assessment with sonography for trauma ( FAST ); EKG and blood gas collection/interpretation; direct and indirect blood pressure monitoring/evaluation; pulse oximetry; capnography; operation and trouble-shooting of all specialty-related equipment; thoracocentesis and continuous evacuation; pericardiocentesis; emergency anesthesia; cystocentesis; multi-parameter monitoring; positive pressure ventilation and initiating and directing CPR .

　　Manages highly complex and advanced cases such as cardio bypass and positive pressure ventilator patients.

　　Contributes as a member of the ventilator team (remains current on all advanced training with regards to this modality).

　　Demonstrates professional behavior with all patients and clients.

　　Provides clinical and technical expertise to each shift.

　　Percentage Of Time60%

　　Job Duty CategoryTeaching, Mentoring and Continuing Education

　　Duty/Responsibility

　　Consistently develops knowledge and skills of Doctor of Veterinary Medical Program students, interns, residents, technicians, and CE participants by providing clinical instruction in the principles and practice of veterinary emergency and critical care medicine.

　　Presents staff in-service training by illustrating new or reviewed specialty topics and/or techniques.

　　Acts as the work-leader in CCU and UC by assisting in training new personnel and monitoring the progress of VTI , VTII , and hourly staff member training. Reports to supervisor about progress and or any concerns in employee performance.

　　Helps supervisor plan and implement training strategies that will aid in improving employee performance.

　　Orients new students and provides coaching and feedback.

　　Teaches and models quality nursing care.

　　Maintains currency and increases knowledge of field by attending assigned trainings, continuing education, in services, and self-study.

　　Trains and teaches advanced procedures and pathophysiology to VTI , VTII , students, interns and residents.

　　Acts as the first line technician resource for VTIs, VTIIs, veterinary students, technician students and clinicians to answer protocol and procedural or technical questions in CCS .

　　Percentage Of Time25%

　　Job Duty CategoryUnit Operations/ Maintenance

　　Duty/Responsibility

　　Prioritizes cases and procedures.

　　Ensures completion and documentation of treatments.

　　Monitors and enforces policies and procedures (including biosecurity and controlled substance regulations).

　　Maintains supplies, equipment, and facility.

　　Enters patient charges into computer.

　　Provides after-hours hospital support and facilitate emergency patient admission.

　　Practices and promotes positive, professional interpersonal relations and communications.

　　This position will be a part of the CCS leadership team responsible for making procedural, policy, or administrative changes that will affect operations in CCS .

　　Percentage Of Time10%

　　Job Duty CategoryCommunication

　　Duty/Responsibility

　　Utilizes advanced medical knowledge and expertise to provide onsite or phone triage/screening for ill or injured animals presenting to the Critical Care Services.

　　Communicates and coordinates with clients or referring/primary veterinarians to obtain relevant history, prior diagnostics, etc., to facilitate diagnoses and treatment.

　　Provides information and feedback to help guide clients through decision making.

　　Communicates and coordinates with other hospital departments to facilitate timely, efficient assessment, diagnostics, stabilization, treatment and/or transfer to appropriate hospital services.

　　Provides medical updates and concerns to primary and ancillary clinicians, students and other staff to coordinate patient care.

　　Practices and promotes prompt, positive, professional interpersonal relations and communications.

　　Problem solves and provides consultation to students, staff, faculty, and community.

　　Acts as the first line technician resource for VTIs, VTIIs, veterinary students, technician students, and clinicians to answer protocol and procedural or technical questions in CCS .

　　Percentage Of Time5%

　　Application Details

　　Special Instructions to Applicants

　　This position will remain open until filled. For full consideration, please apply by 1/29/2024, 11:59 PM (MT). Interested applicants must submit a cover letter which addresses how professional experiences align with the required and preferred qualifications, a current resume, the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of three (3) professional references, and any applicable optional documents. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates. If you have questions, please contact Michelle Riesel ([email protected]) or Nikki Tetrault ([email protected]).

　　*Please note, a transcript or diploma must be attached to this application to demonstrate graduation from the vet tech program. *Please note, a DORA letter attached to this application to demonstrate qualification for a RVT and/or VT title is preferred.

　　CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.

　　Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Essential Services Designation - Required to report without delay or interruption to provide essential or emergent services to ensure health, safety, and welfare., Shift Work - Overnights, On-call Status - May be asked to sign up for on call shifts for nurse back-up during difficult staffing times. This may include when the service must provide one on one case responsibility., Use, Handling, or Exposure to hazardous materials - Cleaning chemicals.

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　　EEO Statement

　　Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. TheOffice of Equal Opportunity (https://oeo.colostate.edu/) is located in 101 Student Services.

　　The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715,[email protected].

　　The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,[email protected].

　　The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,[email protected].

　　Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to theOffice of Civil Rights, Department of Education (https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/howto.html) .

　　Background Check Policy Statement

　　Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

　　References Requested

　　References Requested

　　Minimum Requested3

　　Maximum Requested3

　　Supplemental Questions

　　Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

　　Applicant Documents

　　Required Documents

　　Cover Letter

　　Resume

　　Optional Documents

　　Official Transcripts

　　DORA License

　　CACVT/Other State Vet Tech Certification

　　Other