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Job Posting Title:
Ancillary Services Schedule Coordinator
Position Type:
Professional / Unclassified
Department:
LSUAM VetMed - VTH - Admin - Hospital Operations - Nursing (Amy A Geeding (00013292))
Work Location:
Veterinary Medicine
Pay Grade:
Professional Hourly
Job Description:
The Ancillary Services Schedule Coordinator serves as a central communication hub between primary and ancillary services. The Schedule Coordinator needs to be familiar with the procedures utilized in the ancillary services in order to manage logistics for scheduling these procedures. (For the purposes of this job description, "primary services" refers to Small Animal Internal Medicine, Small Animal Surgery, Ophthalmology, Cardiology, Theriogenology, Community Practice, Dermatology, Integrative Medicine, Oncology, BZEM, Large Animal Internal Medicine, and Large Animal Surgery. "Ancillary services" refers to Anesthesia, Radiology, Central Sterile Supply, and the OR staff.)
Job Responsibilities:
* 30% Coordinates scheduling for ancillary services ensuring all personnel, room, and equipment/supply requirements for each procedure are available. Has a proficient understanding of specific surgery needs for, space, time, and resources for common procedures.
* 30% Receives procedure request forms from primary services and ensures all necessary information is provided on request forms. Double checks patient is present and has followed instructions and policies to prepare for procedure for example, patient ID band on patient, no food per instructions, etc.
* 20% Efficiently communicates each day's schedule, and any changes to the schedule, to the primary parties involved in each procedure. Maintains schedule boards/monitors near/outside of Small Animal Anesthesia prep room.
* 15% Performs short, near-by tasks as able when schedule is stable. Performs anesthesia induction of small animal patients. Perform all aspects related to preparing anesthesia work station and patient for general anesthesia. Tasks include insertion and maintenance of IV catheters, including peripheral or central venous, or arterial catheters; knowledge of anesthesia machine, anesthetic drugs, and endotracheal intubation in canine and feline. Performs surgical clip and/or rough prep of small animal surgical patients in the anesthesia induction area.
* 5% Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree with 3 years of applicable experience OR Associate's degree in veterinary technology with 2 years of applicable experience OR CVT or equivalent with 2 years of applicable experience OR 5 Years of experience in a working environment with similar duties OR 2 years of experience as a Veterinary Technician 1 at LSU Vet Med.
Preferred Qualifications:
CVT or equivalent
Special or Physical Qualifications:
Position is subject to an office environment and must be able to operate a computer, telephone, and other office machinery, remain seated for extended periods of time, bend, squat, twist, move about to accomplish tasks, ability to receive and exchange detailed information through oral and written communication, make substantial movements of the wrists, hands, or fingers.
Per PS 18- This position is a part of the Emergency Response Personnel - these personnel are linked with the hospital during any emergency response event and are expected to report in and perform as outlined in the emergency response plan.
Physical Requirements-Required to be capable of more than 50 pounds, standing or walking for prolonged periods, vision near sight, vision far sight, able to reach above and below the shoulder, climbing, crawling, pushing, pulling, grasping, bending, squatting, and/or twisting.
* Due to the nature of this position and/or responsibilities, this position is subject to random drug & alcohol testing in accordance with University Policy Statement 67*
Additional Job Description:
Special Instructions:
Please provide your cover letter, CV, and three professional references including name, title, phone number and e-mail address. A copy of your transcript(s) may be attached to your application (if applicable).
Please attach ALL required documents under the "Resume/CV" section of your application.
Posting Date:
October 8, 2025
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
December 31, 2025
Additional Position Information:
Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!
Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University's partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.
Essential Position (Y/N):
Y
LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university's ability to employ individuals in certain positions. This position is not eligible for H1B visa sponsorship.
HCM Contact Information:
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