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Cardiology Technician

DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital

Cardiology Technician

Portland, OR
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital's cardiology department is growing! We are currently recruiting for an additional  CARDIOLOGY TECHNICIAN.

    Come work in our newly remodeled hospital in a shiny new cardiology suite! 

    As a CARDIOLOGY TECHNICIAN, you will be responsible for providing nursing care to patients through compliance with the cardiologist's orders. 

    On a daily basis you will:

    • Use your tech skills! You will check in patients, calculate medical dosages and administer medications, run in-house lab work, place tubes and catheters, monitor and ensure patients' comfort, support and monitor sedated or anesthetized patients, update clients on their pet's progress with education on chronic and acute care, and perform a variety of other tasks.
    • Assist the cardiologist with diagnostics including echocardiography, obtaining ECG traces, and setting up patients with holtor monitoring. 
    • Assist the cardiologist with cardiovascular procedures, such as centesis, pacemaker implantation and catheter-based procedures.

     

    What are we looking for in a candidate?

    • Minimum of three years working in the veterinary field as a technician or assistant.
    • Preferred minimum of one year cardiology or other specialty small animal care experience.
    • CVT or LVT preferred.
    • Any suitable combination of experience or education may substitute for the above.

    Why do employees love working for DoveLewis?

    • We live up to our mission of caring for every animal and every person who care for them. Always.
    • Your work makes a difference to the animal-loving community and to individual pet owners on a daily basis.
    • You learn so much! We are a teaching hospital dedicated to the growth of our employees.

    How to apply:

    To be considered for this position, you MUST complete the online application and upload a resume. Resumes received without a completed online application will not be considered.

    DoveLewis is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity and a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug screen for illegal substances and criminal background screen required.