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45657BR

Extended Job Title:

Clinical & Professional Skills Technician

Position Description:

Help to set up, facilitate, and tear down clinical and professional skills labs of the Texas Tech University School of Veterinary Medicine (TTU SVM). Monitor the condition of the teaching models and help with routine maintenance. Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all employees.

Requisition ID:

45657BR

Travel Required:

None

Major/Essential Functions:

• Assist veterinary faculty and staff in set up, facilitation, and tear down of clinical and professional skills labs.

• Assist with preparation of items for laboratories, including handouts, pre-lab videos, and other instructional materials.

• Monitor quantity and condition of existing models and supplies, and help provide routine maintenance.

• Maintain clinical and professional skills laboratories and storage closets in a clean and organized manner.

• Cross train on the use of the professional skills CAE Healthcare software.

• Assist in the training of Simulated Clients with TTUHSC and SIMCentral.

• Assist in managing inventory for supplies used in clinical and professional skills.

• Routinely lift 50 pounds or less independently.

• Support veterinary technicians as needed.

• Other duties as assigned.

Grant Funded?:

No

Pay Basis:

Hourly

Work Location:

Amarillo

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to use basic and advanced computer software and imaging equipment.

• Experience in veterinary and/or human medical fields.

• Experience and/or certification with safety procedures, personal protective equipment, and inspection protocols.

• Acting or performance experience.

• Communication skills or public speaking training.

• Acting knowledge or experience.

Department:

Veterinary Medicine

Required Attachments:

Cover Letter, Professional/Personal References, Resume / CV

Job Type:

Full Time

Shift:

Day

Required Qualifications:

Graduation from high school or GED equivalent required. Promote and foster the Core Values of the School of Veterinary Medicine.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?:

No

About the Department and/or College:

The technician will help to set up, facilitate, and tear down clinical and professional skills labs of the Texas Tech University School of Veterinary Medicine (TTU SVM). They will assist in the training and coordination of Simulated Clients for the Professional Skills program, which includes rubric and skills training as well as case performance training. They will monitor the condition of the teaching models and help with routine maintenance. They will assist veterinary technicians as needed. The Clinical and Professional Skills Staff will work with veterinary faculty, staff, and students to encourage education and advance the hands-on curriculum.

Successful candidates will be expected to foster a values-based environment within the School and to develop collegial relationships with faculty, staff, and students at TTU and the TTUHSC and other institutions as appropriate. Adaptability, persistence, and resilience are important attributes for success in the evolving dynamics that are characteristic of a developing program.

Annual evaluation includes review of both performance and contribution to the School’s core values. The core values of the School are:

• Community

• Integrity

• Kindheartedness

• Grit

• Inspiration

Special Instructions to Applicants:

This position is located in Amarillo, Texas.

Safety Information:

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Pay Statement:

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan.

EEO Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

About the University:

Founded in 1923, Texas Tech University began with a mission to serve the needs of West Texas, but its impact has always reached far beyond. Today, Texas Tech, located in Lubbock (pop. 300,000+), is home to a vibrant community of more than 42,000 students.Texas Tech's 1,800-acre campus showcases Spanish Renaissance architecture and is home to one of the country's largest public art collections. Its 13 colleges include a prestigious School of Law and a distinguished School of Veterinary Medicine. These programs equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their respective fields. Built on the values of West Texas — hard work, grit and authenticity — the university graduates students who are deeply engaged in service to their communities and well-positioned to succeed in the world. Texas Tech is committed to achieving research and scholarly accomplishments that compare favorably to the member institutions of the Association of American Universities (AAU). For more than 100 years, Texas Tech has been a premier destination for those seeking a world-class education and a unique, personalized experience as a member of the Red Raider family.

Job Family:

Educational Support

Job Sub Family:

Clinical Education

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Communicate and work well with faculty, staff, and students.

• Be self-motivated and able to maintain efficiency while working independently.

• Ability to problem solve independently.

• Knowledge of veterinary clinic or veterinary education.

• Abiility to assist with clinical and professional skills laboratories.

Hourly Pay Range:

$16.39 - $21.30 - $26.25