ER-Triage Technician/Assistant - Veterinary

Full-time, 40 hours per week, swing shift coverage. A $5,000 Sign on Bonus available for CVTs! The Position The ER-Triage Technician or Assistant is responsible for working collaboratively reputed company the Department of ER/Inpatient Services and with the other services throughout the organization. The Triage Technician will work primarily alongside emergency departments. However, they are also responsible for building and maintaining strong working relationships with the reputed company desk staff. The ER-Triage Technician or Assistant works collaboratively with the reputed company desk staff and the E/CC staff to provide the highest quality of triage to our clients. They are reputed company empathetic to the clients during the highly emotional time of seeing their pet in pain or distress. They will also work reputed company closely with the reputed company desk to help educate the staff about the triage process and what basic parameters are. The ER-Triage Technician or Assistant must have outstanding interpersonal skills. They must be reliable, independent, and able to work in a dynamic and fast paced team environment while maintaining a positive and enthusiastic attitude. In addition to exhibiting effective communication skills amongst the staff, the Triage Technician must also be able to directly communicate with the guardians of the Angell patients. The Triage Technician will be involved in training staff. Some Duties to Include but not limited to...

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