ALAMO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION
Nonexempt
Job Title : REGISTERED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN (5198)
Completion Date : 05/15/1998
Policy Group : Nonexempt-Clerical/Maintenance/Technical
PRIMARY IMPACT:
Provides analytic/diagnostic services or uses highest level technical skills which noticeably affect work results.
DUTIES:*
1. Assist faculty and students in lab by demonstrating proper use of medical equipment, devices, and instruments.
2. Maintain all laboratory and office equipment.
3. Maintain and order adequate levels of expendable supplies and equipment; keep a current inventory.
4. Assist faculty through enforcing OSHA regulations and security policies; maintain a safe environment.
5. Assist faculty in production and reproduction of handouts, exams, and other materials.
6. Present lab material as needed in faculty's absence.
7. Assist with the coordination of Veterinary Technology Committee meetings.
* Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples necessarily include all of the duties performed.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Knowledge of principles/practices of Veterinary Technician medical equipment/instruments used in classes; installation and use of word processing/spreadsheet/medical computer applications.
Skills in computer word processing.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and to establish effective working relations with others. Able to lift/carry 50 lbs.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
Must be currently registered in the state of
JOB EMPOWERMENT
The employee follows existing procedures to which he/she can make some changes to solve problems. Progress or results of work is periodically checked and prior approval is required before changing standard work procedures.
LEADERSHIP OF PEOPLE
Accountable for helping others or providing regular guidance on an as-needed basis.
VERBAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS
(+) Explaining information related to day-to-day or recurring issues.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Composing letters, memos, reports, or documents of a unique or non-recurring nature. May need to convert specialized terminology into general business language.
PROBLEM ANALYSIS
(+) The employee typically has to deal with problems or situations similar to ones previously encountered and make choices from a limited set of alternatives. However, after awhile, the answers tend to follow a pattern.
MINIMUM AND PREFERRED EDUCATION
Minimum: An Associate's degree (two-year program or two to three years of
college) or equivalent formal training.
Preferred: An Associate's degree (two-year program or two to three years of college) or equivalent formal training.
Specifically, the position requires an Associate's degree from an accredited Veterinary Technology program.
MINIMUM AND PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
Minimum: One to two years.
Preferred: Three to four years.
Specifically, the position requires one year of work experience in a veterinary
clinical setting.
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Note: "(+)" indicates that an "intermediate"
definition was selected for this factor. The statement applies to the
lower level.
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