Critical Care Licensed Technician

Responsibilities

• Triage emergency and critically ill patients upon arrival, obtaining and documenting vital signs including temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation.
• Provide exceptional nursing care for critically ill and hospitalized patients by continuously monitoring vital parameters (including ECG, blood pressure, pulse oximetry, and capnography), recognizing changes in patient status, and promptly communicating concerns to the veterinarian.
• Manage patients requiring oxygen therapy, mechanical ventilation, and other advanced critical care support.
• Maintain accurate medical records by documenting patient assessments, treatments, medications, and nursing care.
• Collaborate closely with specialists and the emergency team to deliver exceptional patient care in a fast-paced environment.
• Mentor and support fellow technicians while fostering a collaborative and team-oriented culture.
• Demonstrate empathy, professionalism, and clear communication when supporting clients through stressful and emotional situations.

Requirements

• Experience in emergency and specialty hospital required.
• Experience with advanced critical care procedures, including thoracocentesis, abdominocentesis, and arterial blood gas collection (as applicable).
• Ability to perform advanced venipuncture, phlebotomy, and intravenous catheter placement in peripheral vessels.
• Knowledge of proper digital radiography techniques and radiation safety.
• Ability to induce, monitor, and recover patients under anesthesia while utilizing advanced anesthetic monitoring equipment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current certification as a Veterinary Technician (VTS).
• Current license to practice veterinary technology in New Jersey.

Benefits

• Competitive shift differential pay for eligible hours worked for nights and weekends.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
• Flexible work schedules.
• 401(k) and retirement planning.
• Parental leave benefits.
• Health and well-being resources.

Pay

$27.00 - $51.00 / hour

Schedule

4x10s