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Animal Health Technician I - MILWAUKEE, WI,

Job Information

Job Order ID :
WI3645500
# of Positions :
1
Minimum Education Level :
High School Diploma/GED
Experience Required :
Training :
High School Diploma/GED Equivalent
Duration :
Shift :
Unspecified
Hours per week:
40

Job Description

 
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Position Description: Under the direction of others,
serve on teams of primary caregivers who maintain and promote the health
and well-being of research animals by providing comprehensive husbandry,
basic medical care, and facility support services to facilitate
successful achievement of the BRC\'s mission in alignment with the
BRC\'s vision and values and in a manner consistent with established
policies, procedures, and regulations. Primary Functions Perform daily
observations of animals and their environment to assess their health
status and detect abnormal conditions. Document and report findings
consistent with established procedures. Administer prescribed treatments
and other interventions, which may include animal euthanasia. Maintain
relevant records. Perform essential, daily animal care to include
cleaning animal enclosures, providing clean caging, bedding, and
enrichment, and supplying feed and water. Handle and restrain animals as
needed by using appropriate techniques to allow for the care and
research to be performed in a safe and humane manner. Sanitize animal
rooms, cages, equipment, corridors, and support areas using appropriate
techniques per standard operating procedures. Operate rack washers,
tunnel washers, bedding dispensers, vacuum bedding disposal system,
autoclaves, and floor cleaning machines. Empty garbage dumpster and
operate trash compactor. Properly package waste materials to be sent for
incineration. Receive incoming animal shipments and distribute animals
into assigned rooms. Monitor environment and/or machinery and equipment
by obtaining, documenting, and comparing data against established
standards. Maintain records by collecting and recording data to
facilitate management of the facility. Cross-train in all areas of the
facility. Assist with the receipt, stocking, and maintenance of supply
inventories. Maintain routine recordkeeping of such items as
environmental conditions, animal inventory, and daily husbandry
activities. Participate in unit/department education to become more
knowledgeable in research animal science. Assist in providing on-going
compliance with policy and procedures and provide feedback in the
development of policies and procedures. Actively participate in
continuous improvement. Assist with special projects under the direction
of others as needed. Assist with on-the job training of less experienced
AHTs under the direction of others as needed. Perform other duties as
assigned. Preferred Schedule: Full-time role with expectations for
coverage during core business hours, overtime, weekends and holidays as
scheduled required Position\... For full info follow application link.
EEO/AA Minorities/Females/Vets/Disability The Medical College of
Wisconsin is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does
not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race,
color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability or sexual
orientation. \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:
ipc.us/t/D5DD4E85E92E4193 Qualified females, minorities, and special
disabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.

Company Information

Name :
MCW: SARGEANT HEALTH CENTER

Application Information

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