Description

External Retirement Plan TRS Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information
General schedule- Monday to Friday, hours between 7:30am-4:30pm.
Advertised Salary Commensurate with Experience Posting Date 01/30/2025 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 03/02/2025 Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Policy Statement
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Position Information

Classification Title Animal Care Veterinary/Animal Science Paraprofessional/Professional FLSA Non-Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications
Requires technical knowledge in the field acquired through an apprenticeship, a 2-year degree, or professional certificate. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience coordinating an Interventional Radiology suite within a medical organization.
- Experience in human or veterinary surgical settings
-Professional communication skills-both verbal and written
Position Summary
The Interventional Radiology Nurse (IRN) will provide overall support for services utilizing the interventional radiology (IR) suite to include equipment and inventory management, maintaining a clean/sterile environment, procedure scheduling/coordinating, patient preparation and other duties as assigned. Responsibilities may vary depending on the individual service/faculty needs.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Experience in a veterinary clinical setting and/or animal handling and husbandry.
• Knowledge of interventional radiology procedures and related techniques.
• Experience in human or veterinary surgical settings.
• Strong critical thinking, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment and remain calm under pressure.
• Compassionate and positive attitude with a team approach mindset.

Physical Demands

• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Sit, stand, stoop, bend and walk intermittently during the day on hard floor surfaces.
• 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 etc.
• Will wear unit specific protective equipment to avoid exposure to radioactive machinery.

Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? Yes Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes Credit and P-Card policy
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

• Assist during interventional radiology and other procedures utilizing the IR suite including but not limited to: procedure scheduling, entering requests, patient pre-op preparation, room set-up and break-down, technical assistance with equipment, and circulating nurse duties.
• Assist in the preparation of patients including but not limited to: client communication, screening for patient eligibility, facilitating patient admissions/hospitalization, collecting/submission of lab samples, surgical clip/prep, and medical record keeping.
• Work and communicate with operating room and endoscopy staff for utilization of shared resources to include medical equipment and staff as needed.
• Assist with patient discharge - educate clients on procedures, aftercare, and follow-up care.
• Collaborate with the veterinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.

Percentage of time 50 Duties/Responsibilities

• Maintain a sterile environment and adhere to infection control protocols.
• Organize and maintain inventory control in conjunction with service staff/faculty and the Vet Teaching Hospital (VTH) purchasing/materials manager.

Percentage of time 30 Duties/Responsibilities

• Maintain and organize medical records, ensuring accurate documentation of procedures and outcomes.
• Stay current with advancements in veterinary interventional radiology and nursing practices through continuing education and professional development.
• Attend off-site advanced training as needed.

Percentage of time 20

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name Sonya Lane Recruitment Contact Email slane@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone

Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. List of References with Contact Information

Optional Documents