Emergency/Critical Care Float Student Position

A student worker in Emergency/Critical Care and Wards assists with hourly non-invasive care of patients, including walks and housing considerations. While on shift, students will learn safe patient handling techniques and gain skills in taking blood pressures and learning normal vital signs in dogs and cats. Student workers support the success of the clinical team through task assistance. Students will familiarize themselves with common patient presenting issues through strong observation skills, listening closely in rounds and by asking questions.

Location and Work environment

• Work is completed in the Veterinary Medical Center 

Work Schedule

• Weekday shifts are 4p-8p 
• Weekend shifts are 12pm-8pm

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist clinical teams in ICU/ER and Wards with non-invasive tasks
• Facilitate taking hospitalized patients to families in the visiting area
• Maintain sanitary housing conditions for each patient
• Learn and demonstrate proper, safe patient handling for blood draws and IV catheters
• Stock supplies for next shift
• Cleaning of patient kennels, sweeping, mopping, garbage collection and exercise yard

Required Qualifications

• Must be an undergraduate student admitted to a degree program at the University of Minnesota, and taking at least 6 credits

   

• Attention to detail 

Preferred Qualifications

• Undergraduate Animal Science Major or College of Veterinary Medicine student
• Previous experience in a Veterinary Hospital setting is helpful but not required
• Professional communication (verbal and written)
• Strong desire to learn and grow in Veterinary knowledge

Physical Requirements

• Lifting: Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs with assistance
• Pushing/pulling: Ability to move heavy equipment or machinery
• Standing/walking: Ability to remain on your feet for the duration of a 4 hour shift
• Bending/stooping: frequently reaching toward the floor or working at low levels
• Fine motor skills: picking up small components, typing or using precision tools
• Reach: the ability to extend arms overhead or horizontally retrieve items
• Visual acuity: close range vision for computer work
• Auditory awareness: ability to hear warning signals, alarms or communicate in loud environments

Pay Rate: $15.25/hr

Please visit the Office of Student Health Benefits website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.
 

Student workers are eligible to participate in the Student Health Benefit Plan, if they maintain 6 or more eligible course credits within a given semester. The same applies for Undergraduate Students, Graduate Assistants, Residents, Fellows and Interns.

Student positions are a form of financial support while pursuing an education at the University of Minnesota.

Applications must be submitted online.  To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions.  You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail [email protected].

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