About this opportunity
The Schwarzman Animal Medical Center lists this Perioperative Clinical Educator opportunity in new york, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
The Perioperative Clinical educator is part of the clinical education team with a primary focus on training OR assistants and LVTs in all phases of perioperative care. The Perioperative educator will focus on mentorship, curriculum development, lecturing, and implementation of an ongoing continuing education program.
The Perioperative Clinical Educator works in an LVT capacity approximately 60% of the time and oversees the onboarding, assessment, and clinical education of all staff working within the operating room at the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center. The perioperative clinical educator will adhere to all policies and procedures as they relate to the safe practice of central sterilization, processing, proper use and maintenance of all surgical and anesthetic equipment.
Minimum Qualifications Desired
Current NYS Veterinary Technician license required
Minimum 5 years’ experience as an LVT
Strong knowledge of operating room procedures and equipment
Ability to work and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrate a high level of initiative independently and within a team environment
Demonstrates leadership associated with the core values of the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center
Ability to communicate professionally and provide effective feedback
Reports to:
Director of Clinical Education
Education
Associate or bachelor’s degree from an AVMA accredited Veterinary Technology school
Master’s degree in education preferred
Experience
Minimum 5 years’ experience as an LVT
Advanced knowledge of surgical equipment necessary
Leadership experience required
Duties and Responsibilities
Support clinical education team in all facets of perioperative care
Provide training on maintenance of anesthesia machines
Proficient knowledge and ability to educate staff on patient preparation and positioning, soft tissue, orthopedic, and neuro instrumentation, aseptic technique, steam and gas sterilization, set-up for surgical scopes, portable X-Ray, C-arm, Stryker Integration System within the surgical area
Assist in developing, planning, and implementing training schedules, process improvement plans, and evaluations for OR assistants, surgery coordinators, patient care assistants, LVTs, and Veterinary Technician Interns
Collaborate with OR Manager, Clinical Educators, Surgery Team Leaders, OR Controller, and Director of Surgery to provide quality standards for patient care, and ongoing professional development to the perioperative care team
Provide leadership in cardiopulmonary resuscitation events and stabilization of critical patients
Benefits
Competitive salary
Generous sign-on bonus
Four-day work week
Comprehensive benefits including health insurance with medical, dental, and vision benefits, very generous paid time off, paid continuing education time-off and stipend, and 403-b retirement plan with employer contribution.
School loan debt forgiveness opportunity as a non-profit hospital
Non-corporate practice with no pressure for percentage pay
Collegial work with colleagues in a non-competitive structure with strong teaching and mentoring opportunities as well as opportunities for research
Pay Range: $70,000 USD - $85,000 USD
Excellence In Veterinary Medicine Since 1910. AMC Offers
A Commitment to Lifelong Learning: Founded in 1910, the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center is the world’s largest veterinary teaching hospital, offering compassionate, collaborative, and cutting-edge veterinary care. Our commitment to innovation has led to the creation of one of the most advanced veterinary facilities in the world.
State-of-the-Art Facilities
AMC just completed a major expansion and renovation. This project transformed the hospital’s entire 83,000-square-foot space into a state-of-the-art facility unlike any other.
Highlights include
A brand-new full floor surgical center, 1.5 Tesla Philips MRI (the exclusive high field MRI for small animals in NYC), 64-slice spiral CT scanner, Electroencephalography (EEG), Elekta Versa HD Linear Accelerator, In-house Laboratory, Ultrasound, Echocardiogram, and Mobile Cone Beam CT
A multidisciplinary team of 140+ veterinarians across 20+ specialties
With over 20 specialties and services under one roof, our departments frequently work together to deliver the highest quality of patient care in the veterinary field. Our dynamic array of specialists means that we are the go-to place for complex cases.
A Hospital in the heart of NYC
AMC is located in Manhattan, surrounded by leading research and teaching institutions such as Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical School, and NYU. Collaborative research opportunities abound, and our strong focus on education ensures a rewarding career for those passionate about mentoring and advancing veterinary medicine.
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Worksite address
new york, NY, 10261, US
Who can apply
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