Colorado State University Hiring for Critical Care Services Relief Hourly at Fort Collins, Colorado Full Time

Classification Title Temporary Hourly

Employment Category Temporary

Is this an Hourly position? Yes

Work Hours/Week 0-40

Overtime Eligible? Yes

Position Location Fort Collins, CO 80523

Description of Work Unit

At the Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital, we exist to educate the next generation of veterinarians by providing exceptional veterinary care and service to the community. This work unit exists to instruct professional veterinary students/veterinary technician interns, triage and provide nursing care to emergency/critical care patients, to collect blood/tissue samples for evaluation, to perform physical examinations, to maintain accurate medical records, to appropriately communicate concerns to primary clinicians, and to provide clear and accurate information to the clients whose animals are hospitalized.

Search Contact Email [email protected]; [email protected]

Position Summary

This position is a temporary, hourly position for Critical Care Services Relief Pool. It will help provide patient support/care and maintaining the service area.

Position Minimum Qualifications

2 years of small animal clinical experience

Preferred Qualifications

n/a

Working Title Critical Care Services Relief Hourly

Posting Number 202100680T

Department Veterinary Teaching Hospital

Salary Range $13.50 to $15.00 an hour

Employee Benefits

Visit CSU’s Human Resources website for detailed benefit plan information for temporary employees in the following University benefit area: https://hr.colostate.edu/hr-community-and-supervisors/benefits/benefits-eligibility/

Close Date 10/28/2021

Special Instructions to Applicants

Submit application materials to Jocey Pronko, [email protected] and Christian Stafford, [email protected]

References will not be contacted without prior notification to applicant.

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. 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.

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 or expression, or pregnancy and 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/equal access/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. The Office of Equal Opportunity (https://oeo.colostate.edu/) is located in 101 Student Services.

The Acting Title IX Coordinator is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO. 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715, [email protected].

The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836.

Diversity Statement

Ability to advance the department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion through research, teaching and outreach with relevant programs, goals and activities.

Essential Job Duties

Job Duty Category Patient Support/Care

Duty/Responsibility

· This position assesses patients and determines a reasonable course of action under supervision.

· This position makes the decision of quickly involving others to intervene in order to medically stabilize or trouble shoot issues

· This position, under supervision, will evaluate a patient’s vital signs, blood work and other diagnostic tests and potentially recommend a recovery plan to senior nurses or house officers

· This position must be able to quickly set up supplies for medical procedure and provide ongoing support during that procedure

· Maintains biosecurity protocols to keep the patient and personnel safe

Percentage Of Time 60%

Job Duty Category Instruction/Team Contribution

Duty/Responsibility

· After completion of training, assists in offering guidance to less experienced team members with regards to patient care, policies, procedures, biosecurity protocols or laboratory testing

· Communicates with senior staff members or house officers if there are any patient or client concerns

· Appropriately gathers pertinent information from the client and discusses the situation with senior nurses or house officers. They then instruct the clients on our recommendations.

· Follows admit and discharge instructions while caring for patients in Small Animal Isolation to ensure other team members are set up properly for ongoing care

Percentage Of Time 30%

Job Duty Category Documentation/Maintaining Service Area

Duty/Responsibility

· This position reviews stock levels and restocks or reorders as needed.

· This position follows bio-security guidelines to maintain work area.

· This position assesses if a procedure is completed to clean up and prepare for the next procedure

· Determines appropriate charge levels and accurately enters them in StringSoft

Percentage Of Time 10%

Minimum References Required 3

Maximum References Required 3

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume

• Cover Letter

• List of Professional References

  Optional Documents