Perioperative Clinical Educator
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.
- Possibility of housing in an AMC apartment building or assistance to find housing
- 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
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 is currently undergoing a major expansion and renovation. Once complete, this project will transform 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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If you're looking to take the next step in your veterinary career as a Perioperative Clinical Educator at the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center, you're in for an exciting and rewarding journey! This role is pivotal in shaping the future of perioperative care by training Operating Room (OR) assistants and Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVTs) across all phases of care. You will become a mentor, developing curriculums and implementing ongoing training programs that make a real difference. You'll spend about 60% of your time working as an LVT, giving you a firsthand understanding of the dynamics within the operating room. You'll oversee the onboarding and clinical education of staff, ensuring adherence to essential safety policies and procedures related to surgical equipment and sterilization practices. If you have a current NYS Veterinary Technician license and at least five years of experience, your advanced knowledge will shine here. You'll thrive in a collaborative environment, working alongside our dedicated clinical education team and engaging in leadership responsibilities. Besides a competitive salary and generous sign-on bonus, we offer a four-day workweek and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, paid time off, and opportunities for school loan debt forgiveness. Join us at AMC, where we have been committed to excellence in veterinary medicine since 1910, and transform lives, both yours and those of the animals we care for!
The Schwarzman Animal Medical Center is dedicated to providing compassionate and collaborative care to animals and to leading the advancement of veterinary medicine through innovative clinical research and education.
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