ANIMAL CARE TECHNICIAN - Cooper University Health Care : Job Details

ANIMAL CARE TECHNICIAN Camden, NJ Job ID 29265 Job Type Per Diem Shift Day Specialty Laboratory Apply Transcript

Hi everybody. My name is, bob huckle. I'm the senior vice president for hospital operations. I'm very fortunate in my role. I get to support our teams that work to make cooper the best place to be a patient, the best place to work and the best place to learn and practice medicine. What's the most unique part of my role? Well, every day is different. But what I love about my role is the ability to support our teams and really make a difference in the lives of others. Whether it's removing a barrier for staff or implementing a suggestion that improves patient care or outcomes, the ability to affect positive change is very rewarding and everybody at cooper has the ability to do that. So if you're thinking of joining cooper, you could not make a better choice. It's a great place to work. Our teams do amazing things and we would love to have you join us. So, Good luck. Thank you.

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At Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to its employees by providing competitive rates and compensation, a comprehensive employee benefits programs, attractive working conditions, and the chance to build and explore a career opportunity by offering professional development.

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Short Description

The Animal Care Technician is responsible for all aspects of the humane care, handling and restraint of various species of research laboratory animals in accordance with standard operating procedures, experimental protocols and all applicable state and federal laws, regulations and guidelines in the Cooper University Health Care Vivarium. In this position it is essential that individuals work as a productive, cooperative team member in accomplishing tasks.

Perform daily health checks and animal room environmental checks according to established procedure. Promptly report any animal health or room conditions issues to the area supervisor.

Properly handle and restrain various species of laboratory animals

Feed (ad libitum or restricted) and provide water to animals as directed.

Complete animal cage changes and sanitation as required or as special conditions warrant.

Properly mix and handle solutions used for a variety of purposes, but primarily for cleaning and sanitation

Maintain required levels of sanitation by sweeping, mopping, dusting and scrubbing on a daily, weekly and quarterly basis as instructed. Properly and safely operate mechanical sanitation and sterilization equipment.

Monitor animal rooms and area reports on a daily, weekly and/or monthly basis as required.

Assist staff veterinarians in surgical and necropsy procedures. Perform animal treatments as prescribed by staff veterinarians. Properly record treatments and/or results.

Must wear/utilize protective equipment required for entry into restricted areas and performance of tasks as specified in applicable safety regulations and/or Standard Operating Procedures.

Perform euthanasia (humane death) of laboratory animals as directed. Dispose of carcasses in accordance with applicable regulations

Education Requirements

High School Diploma

License/Certification Requirements

0-2 years experience

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