LVT Practice Manager for The Cancer Institute

LVT Practice Manager for The Cancer Institute

 

The LVT Practice Manager is part of the hospital clinical services team and assists with the organization direction, management, and evaluation of patient care services for The Cancer Institute. The LVT Practice Manager impacts the continuing goal of providing the very best in patient and customer care by promoting the philosophy, mission, and core values of the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center. 

 

List duties and responsibilities: (including equipment to be operated)

 

• Partners with the Director of Oncology, Diagnostic Imaging and Dermatology departments to evaluate the effectiveness of training programs, staff development and career ladder to ensure compliance with national standards and state regulatory requirements.

• Teams with the Oncology Service Head to plan, coordinate and manage day-to-day activities of the staff, including LVTs, Coordinators, and Veterinary Assistants

• Collaborate with the team leaders and staff to develop, continually improve, and promote quality standards for nursing care.
• Act as a working supervisor, work in a nursing capacity approximately 60% of the time.

• Operate Linear Accelerator and workings of Radiation Oncology department.
• Assisting the Director with daily operations, supervising patient care to ensure patient safety, and being responsible for learning departmental skillsets, chemotherapy preparation and delivery.
• They will also assist in meeting patient care requirements in accordance with physician instructions, hospital policies, and approved patient care standards.
• Inform appropriate personnel of needed repairs for equipment or unsafe conditions.

• Implement and assess disciplinary action and progress improvement as needed.       
• Must have strong knowledge and or willing to learn all aspects of Oncology.
• Performs responsibilities in accordance with hospital goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
• Demonstrates core value of CARE through positive behavior and ambassador for the   Schwarzman AMC
• All other related projects and duties as assigned.

 

List qualifications desired (including education & experience)

• Current NYS Veterinary Technician Licensure required, VTS preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years as an LVT in a specialty veterinary hospital
• Proven ability to lead nursing and technical staff in a healthcare environment.    

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

 

Reports to: Director of Oncology, Diagnostic Imaging, Rehabilitation, and Dermatology

Pay Range$85,000—$100,000 USD

Excellence in veterinary medicine since 1910. AMC Offers: 

A Commitment to Lifelong Learning: Founded in 1910, the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center is the world’s largest veterinary teaching hospital, offering compassionate, collaborative, and cutting-edge veterinary care. Our commitment to innovation has led to the creation of one of the most advanced veterinary facilities in the world.

State-of-the-Art Facilities: AMC just completed a major expansion and renovation. This project transformed the hospital’s entire 83,000-square-foot space into a state-of-the-art facility unlike any other. 

Highlights include: A brand-new full floor surgical center, 1.5 Tesla Philips MRI (the exclusive high field MRI for small animals in NYC), 64-slice spiral CT scanner, Electroencephalography (EEG), Elekta Versa HD Linear Accelerator, In-house Laboratory, Ultrasound, Echocardiogram, and Mobile Cone Beam CT

A multidisciplinary team of 140+ veterinarians across 20+ specialties: With over 20 specialties and services under one roof, our departments frequently work together to deliver the highest quality of patient care in the veterinary field. Our dynamic array of specialists means that we are the go-to place for complex cases.

A Hospital in the heart of NYC: AMC is located in Manhattan, surrounded by leading research and teaching institutions such as Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical School, and NYU. Collaborative research opportunities abound, and our strong focus on education ensures a rewarding career for those passionate about mentoring and advancing veterinary medicine.