Study Technician- Medical Device Research

<p><span><i><b>Are you interested in Science and Research and want an opportunity to begin a new career?</b></i></span></p><p><span><i><b>Are you interested in learning Veterinary and Surgical Tech skills?</b></i></span></p><p><span><i><b>Or  Are you a Veterinary Technician looking for a new set of challenges outside of allergies, spay and neuter?</b></i></span></p><p></p><p><span><b>Join the team in San Carlos, CA as a <i>Veterinary Surgical Technician</i> working in Medical Device Studies and WE WILL TRAIN YOU!</b></span></p><p></p><p><span><b>This is a full-time Benefitted 10 Hour Shift Position!!!</b></span></p><p></p><p><span>  In this role you will be providing excellent care to animals in research studies.  You'll be working with cutting edge research and your  work will have a direct relationship to our mission of improving health and improve lives.</span></p><p></p><p><b><span><i><span>Labcorp Drug Development</span> offers a great benefit package including:</i></span></b></p><p><span><i>Labcorp Education Advantage-Over 15 undergraduate degree programs offered through Arizona State University (ASU).  No out of pocket expenses – tuition is paid by Labcorp directly to ASU</i></span></p><p><span><i> </i></span></p><p><b><span><i>24 days of PTO in the first 12 months of employment, full health care coverage, 401(k), employee stock purchase program and many more! Excellent promotional opportunities !  $4000.00Sign on Bonus!</i></span></b></p><p></p><p><span>In this role, you will learn to coordinate activities involved in medical device studies, you'll be working with large animals in a research setting.  Duties include but not limited to:</span></p><ul><li><span>Administers animal care and medical treatments such as suture removal, bandage removal and or replacement, restraint/handling, venous catheterizations placement </span></li><li><span>Give urgent treatments as directed by veterinarian staff (IV/ SQ fluids, oxygen therapy (mask or intubation), analgesics.).</span></li><li><span>Collects basic samples using appropriate techniques and submitting the samples.  </span></li><li><span>Learns to take and process radiographs; knows and understands radiation safety.</span></li><li><span>Assist veterinarians by preparing wound, gathering supplies, monitoring during and after procedure.</span></li><li><span>Animal prep for surgery, including intubation, surgical scrub (aseptic technique), monitoring animals under anesthesia and recovery.</span></li><li><span>Performs minor surgical procedures.</span></li><li><span>Position requires working every 3rd weekend both Saturday and Sunday.  Regular Overtime. </span></li></ul><p><span><b>How will you be rewarded!</b></span></p><ul><li><span>Work a 1st shift including weekends, some holidays and overtime as needed </span></li><li><span>Enjoy 24 days of personal-time-off (PTO) (pro-rated depending on start date)</span></li><li><span>Have the option to participate in the Labcorp Education Advantage program where you have access to over 15 Undergraduate On-line Degree Programs offered through Arizona State University (ASU). Tuition is paid by Labcorp!</span></li><li><span>Have access to other great benefits including: paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match and of course medical and dental insurance.</span></li></ul><p><span>Learns to coordinate activities involved in medical device studies, performs technical procedures in various areas, collects data and documents pertinent information in compliance with appropriate SOP’s, GLP’s and regulatory agency guidelines.   Monitors animal health and welfare in compliance with the Animal Welfare Act and help maintain facilities for AAALAC compliance.</span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><span><b>Duties and Responsibilities</b>:</span></p><ul><li><span>Administers animal care and medicant/treatments such as, but not limited to:</span><ul><li><span>Prepares medical sheets</span></li><li><span>Animal restraint/handling</span></li><li><span>Suture removal</span></li><li><span>Bandage removal and or replacement</span></li><li><span>Surgery treatments</span></li></ul></li><li><span>Venous catheterizations placement on a variety of species </span></li><li><span>Give treatments as directed by veterinarian staff (IV/ SQ fluids, oxygen therapy (mask or intubation), analgesics.)</span></li><li><span>Monitors anesthesia during surgical procedures</span></li><li><span>Cleans, prepares and sterilizes surgical instruments and packs</span></li><li><span>Learns to operate C-Arm and ultrasound; knows and understands radiation safety</span></li><li><span>Learns and performs basic suture techniques</span></li><li><span>Animal prep for surgery, including intubation, surgical scrub (aseptic technique), monitoring animals under anesthesia and recovery</span></li><li><span>Reports all animal care concerns and becomes involved in the resolution and appropriate corrective action, when necessary</span></li><li><span>Performs other related duties as assigned</span></li><li><span>Demonstrates effective QC and documentation skills</span></li></ul><p><b>Education and Experience </b></p><ul><li><span>Registered Veterinary Technician certification is a plus </span></li><li><span>Bachelors degree in Life Sciences, Associate degree in Laboratory Animal Technology, or Associate degree in Veterinary Technology preferred but not required </span></li><li><span>AALAS certification preferred but not required </span></li><li><span>Prior experience with animal care, animal surgery is preferred. </span></li><li><span>Large animal experience including pigs and sheep is preferred but not required. </span></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:</b></p><p></p><p>As an EOE/AA employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.</p><p></p><p>For <span>more information about how we collect and store your personal data, please see our </span><span><a href="https://www.labcorp.com/hipaa-privacy/web-privacy-policy" target="_blank">Privacy Statement</a></span><a href="https://www.labcorp.com/hipaa-privacy/web-privacy-policy" target="_blank"><span>.</span></a><span> </span></p>