Surgical Research Technician

Company: Sutter Health
Location: North Highlands
Posted on: May 4, 2022

Job Description:

Position Overview:The Surgical Research Technician assists with all research laboratory procedures involving various research models and performs specific functions to enable all research activities to be completed as scheduled. -Qualifications:Education, -Licensure, and -Certifications Qualifications:

• AS degree in veterinary technology or equivalent college level training in biology or science is required.
• BA or BS degree in Biology, Animal Science, Science is preferred.
• CA driver's license is required.Experience Qualifications:
  • A minimum of 6 -months of experience or demonstrated equivalence, in a veterinary hospital or research laboratory setting is required. Preferably with -experience in a surgical laboratory, including anesthesia administration, equipment use and maintenance, and conducting of surgical procedures on various research models is preferred. -Skills and Knowledge Qualifications:
    • Knowledge of research model handling, anatomy and physiology (various models) preferred.
    • Intermediate knowledge of the use and administration of medications used in the research environment.
    • Advanced organizational skills including attention to detail and follow-up.
    • Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
    • Accuracy in recording and transferring data.
    • Ability to work independently.
    • Ability to use a computer. -Special Requirements:
      • Must be able to drive to various sites.
      • Must be able to do moderate to heavy lifting.
      • Ability to stand for long periods of time while potentially wearing personal protective equipment such as surgical gowns and lead aprons.
      • Available for on-call, weekend and evening shifts if needed. -Organization:Sutter Medical Center, SacramentoEmployee Status: RegularEmployee Referral Bonus: NoBenefits: NoPosition Status: Non-ExemptUnion: NoJob Shift: VariableShift Hours:8 Hour ShiftDays of the Week Scheduled:Varied DaysWeekend Requirements: RotatingSchedule: Per DiemHrs Per 2wk Pay Period:Per DiemApplications Accepted:All Applications AcceptedSchedule/Shift: Per Diem/ Variable

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