OAA Surgery Lab Student Worker

About the role

The OAA Surgery Lab Student Worker will maintain the surgical laboratory facility by stocking, cleaning, organizing and performing daily, weekly or monthly tasks as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the surgical laboratory facility by stocking, cleaning, organizing and performing daily, weekly or monthly tasks as assigned. (40%)
• Aid in the receiving and discharge of the shelter animal patients. Facilitate the execution of animal research projects on behalf of PIs in the surgical laboratory setting. Maintain accurate records with every aspect of research projects and patient medical records. (40%)
• Professionally communicate with investigators, sponsors, and colleagues concerning the affected work flow, time limitations, and project status. Attention to detail. Maintain a positive attitude and calm demeanor throughout stressful situations. (10%)
• Other duties as assigned. (10%)

Requirements

Current student; reliable transportation or close proximity Animal handling experience. Enrolled in the graduate veterinary curriculum or pre-vet undergraduate curriculum. Walk/handle large dogs up to 90 lbs.

Qualifications

• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies: Experience and/or willingness to handle multiple species of animals including but not limited to canine, feline, rodents, and avian species. Ability to effectively communicate, maintain accurate documentation, and pay attention to detail. Ability to work in a sometimes-stressful environment. Ability to demonstrate critical thinking skills while carrying out instructions. Maintain a high degree of confidentiality. Basic computer knowledge in MSWord and Excel.
• Physical Demands: Physical demands of the position, which include but are not limited to, prolonged standing, crouching or kneeling, lifting heavy patients. -Lift up to 50 pounds. -May sit, stand, stoop, bend, and walk intermittently during the day on hard floor surfaces. -Dealing with stressful situations. -Manual dexterity sufficient to accurately work with small, delicate pieces of equipment or large heavy objects/containers/machinery. -Wearing all protective gear, including mask, gloves, gown, hairnet, safety goggles. -May need to work for long periods of time with arms extended.

Skills

Experience and/or willingness to handle multiple species of animals including but not limited to canine, feline, rodents, and avian species. Ability to effectively communicate, maintain accurate documentation, and pay attention to detail. Ability to work in a sometimes-stressful environment. Ability to demonstrate critical thinking skills while carrying out instructions. Maintain a high degree of confidentiality. Basic computer knowledge in MSWord and Excel.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

12.00

Schedule

N/A

Contact Information

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

• Recruitment Contact Name: Destiny Prezzano
• Recruitment Contact Email: Destiny.Prezzano@uga.edu