Anesthesiology Technician

***Applications are only accepted through our Human Resources platform, Centrally HR. Please CLICK HERE to apply ***CARE | Charlotte Animal Referral & Emergency is an independently owned 24-hour Emergency and Specialty Referral Hospital in Charlotte, NC that offers its employees a fun company culture, supportive work environment, excellent benefits, and opportunities for growth! Board-certified specialty services offered include internal medicine, cardiology, neurology, surgery, oncology, and ophthalmology. Our advanced diagnostic services include ultrasonography and echocardiography, electroencephalography, endoscopy, rapid-scan CT imaging, high field MRI, and cardio cath lab, in addition to many others. The Anesthesiology Technician works in close partnership with the anesthesiologist to support safe, efficient, gold-standard anesthesia throughout CARE. This is not a management position and does not have direct reports; instead, this role leads through clinical expertise, initiative, collaboration, and service to others. The role is intentionally varied, at one moment serving as the anesthetist for a critically ill or complex patient, at another preparing equipment, restocking supplies, or assisting a teammate so the next case can move forward. No task that improves patient care or helps the team function effectively is beneath this role.Success requires someone who continuously scans the environment, anticipates what will be needed next, and acts within the anesthesiologist's priorities. Just as importantly, this person serves as an approachable and enthusiastic champion for excellent anesthesia practices, helping colleagues build knowledge, skill, confidence, and independence through modeling, encouragement, and supportive in-the-moment coaching.***Applications are only accepted through our Career Site. Please click HERE to apply ***SHIFT AVAILABLE:7 AM - 5:30 PM, M- Th (eventually Tues-fri)PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:Consults with the anesthesiologist and veterinary teams daily on case priorities and anticipated workflow, continuously assessing needs across the hospital and proactively acting to keep cases moving safely and efficientlyMoves fluidly between highly skilled clinical responsibilities and routine support tasks, including preparing, cleaning, resetting, and restocking anesthesia equipment and workspaces, based on what best supports patients and the teamMaintains flexibility and responds calmly and constructively as schedules, patient acuity, and priorities change throughout the dayPerforms patient assessments and pre-anesthetic vital signs, and develops and implements individualized anesthesia plans under veterinarian supervisionPlaces and maintains intravenous catheters and performs routine in-house laboratory procedures for anesthetized patientsCalculates and administers drug dosages accurately and complies with controlled substance policiesInduces, maintains, monitors, and safely recovers patients from anesthesia; recognizes and communicates complications promptly and initiates appropriate interventions under veterinarian supervisionPerforms advanced anesthetic procedures, including epidural drug administration, arterial line placement, and central line placement, consistent with training, credentialing, and veterinarian directionPositions anesthetized patients for radiographs per radiation safety standards, and safely uses, troubleshoots, cleans, and maintains anesthetic machines and monitoring equipmentPerforms basic emergency care, CPR, and intensive care as needed, and maintains accurate, timely, complete anesthetic recordsModels and reinforces gold-standard anesthesia practices, providing supportive in-the-moment coaching to technicians and assistants to help build their skill, confidence, and independenceIdentifies opportunities to improve anesthesia workflow, safety, or consistency, and builds trust across departments by being responsive, helpful, and willing to step in wherever support is most valuableEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Current Registered Veterinary Technician license (required)2- years’ experience as clinical Veterinary Technician with demonstrated competence and confidence in anesthesia, including patient assessment, monitoring, recognition of complications and recovery (required) At least 1 year of experience in veterinary anesthesia or substantial anesthesia experience within a specialty, emergency, or high-acuity clinical settingPHYSICAL DEMANDS:Able to kneel, bend, reach and lift patients while assessing, positioning and/or restraining them. Able to safely lift 40 lbs unassisted and assist with lifting or moving objects and patients up to 100lbs. Able to remain active and move between clinical areas for extended periods during a shift. OTHER:Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and attention to detail, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.Highly proactive, with strong situational awareness and the ability to anticipate needs and act without waiting to be directedDemonstrates humility, approachability, curiosity, and respect when sharing knowledge or coaching others in an encouraging, nonjudgmental way focused on patient safety and shared learningAble to influence and support others without formal authority, building trust through clinical expertise, collaboration, consistency, and serviceDemonstrates a team-first, service-oriented mindset, comfortable moving rapidly between complex clinical responsibilities and routine support tasks as needs changeAble to prioritize effectively, manage time well, and remain calm in a fast-paced environment; receptive to feedback and committed to continued growthDedicated to promoting a culture of teamwork, patient advocacy, and psychological safety; comfortable using computers and electronic medical record systems

Benefits

80-hours of PTOCompany Health InsuranceDental InsuranceVision Insurance401k with company matchGroup Term Life InsuranceVoluntary Term Life Insurance$1,500/yr Flexible Spending AccountEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee Discount$750/yr CE AllowanceUniform AllowanceReferral ProgramTuition ReimbursementInterested? Take a virtual tour here!Ready to apply? Click here!