Medtronic is a medical device company headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. Their operational headquarters is in Fridley, Minnesota. Medtronic is the world's largest standalone medical technology development company.
This position provides support to the surgical operations department by acting in the roles of room circulator, prep and anesthesia technician. This position requires considerable knowledge of and ability to perform a variety of surgery technician responsibilities, interaction with veterinarians, study directors and engineers in support of pre-clinical studies.
Understand and be committed to the Medtronic Mission and PRL Vision and Values
Know and maintain compliance with GLP, FDA, USDA, AAALAC, IACUC and all regulations and guidelines as they apply
Understand and execute on Standard Operating Procedures, work instructions, department guidelines, policies and study protocols
Perform general housekeeping duties such as cleaning, stocking and organizing which includes:
Check equipment calibration dates
Check for expired drugs
Perform Laundry duties
Pull supplies for upcoming studies
Ensure surgical and procedure rooms are clean, set up for all procedures and comply with quality room checks at the end of the day
Clean, package, sterilize and distribute all instruments, equipment and supplies
Data entry and clerical functions
Support human cadaver procedures
Be available for late night or weekend work
Perform and assess radiographs using a computed radiography system
Use proper handling of controlled substance.
Perform the role of OR circulator, including but not limited to:
Prepare an operating room for chronic procedures
Open sterile product
Operate a fluoroscopy machine to collect and save images
Perform contrast injections for angiography
Transfer data to a PACS system and ensure data integrity
Perform the role of anesthesia technician, including, but not limited to:
Perform pre-op physical exam and ASA status evaluation
Perform drug calculations
Perform blood collections
Anesthesia induction and intubation of pigs, sheep, calves, dogs, rabbits and rodents
Operate anesthesia machine, anesthesia monitoring equipment and fluid/drug pumps for anesthesia maintenance
Perform anesthesia monitoring including EtCO2, invasive blood pressure, Capnograph and spO2.
Perform euthanasia on animals independent of a veterinarian
Place arterial and intravenous catheters
Place urinary catheters
Certified Veterinary Technician with at least 1-2 years of experience with animal restraint, venipuncture, radiology, anesthesia and recovery.
Able to read, understand and follow department and facility procedures and policies.
Demonstrate legible handwriting
Experience handling multiple animal species
Experience working independently and in a team environment
Experience communicating individually and within a team
Experience working with computer applications and web-based applications
All information will be kept confidential.
Jona Mae M. Versoza
Recruitment Consultant
Medical Device Division
Real Life Sciences
222 West Adams Street, Suite 2450, Chicago, IL, 60606
T: 612-3926840
Global Village: 233 5051
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