Nuclear Laboratory Technologist Supervisor jobs in Maine

Job Summary: The Surgical Training Technologist provides training, in both hands on and lecture format, in a wide variety of perioperative procedures and for JAX staff and non-JAX people at all levels, from animal care technicians to Ph.D. scientists. The incumbent may provide training in basic major surgical procedures. In addition to training, the incumbent is responsible for stocking and maintaining the surgical training lab and assisting in the development and refinement of the surgical techniques. The Surgical Training Technologist works to develop and refine their proficiency as a trainer, advance their surgical skills and expand their expertise in perioperative procedures (e.g. anesthesia, pain assessments, aseptic technique). This is a highly visible position; the incumbent must represent The Jackson Laboratory at the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities

*Training: Provides and documents training in a variety perioperative procedures (e.g. anesthesia, pain assessments, aseptic technique, post operative care). May provide training in basic major surgeries including but are not limited to ovary removal (ovariectomy), testicle removal (castration) and vas deferens ligation (vasectomy).

*Surgery: Performs basic major surgical procedures for surgical training or refinement/development purposes and executes all related surgical tasks such as pre-operative health assessment, providing safe and effective anesthesia, administering and recording correct dosage of medications, monitoring intra-operative vitals, ensuring successful anesthetic recovery. Additionally, maintains accurate, consistent, and complete surgical documentation.

*Works to develop and refine training proficiency, advance surgical skills and expand expertise in perioperative procedures.

*Assists in the development/refinement of surgical techniques. Other duties as assigned.