Animal Technician
As Mount Sinai grows, so does our legacy of caring

Located in the heart of Miami Beach, overlooking the breathtaking intracoastal waterway, Mount Sinai Medical Center is dedicated to providing exceptional health care to our diverse community enhanced through innovation, technology, teaching, and research.

Mount Sinai is South Florida's largest private independent not-for-profit hospital with 672 beds, and a tight-knit community of more than 4,000 employees.

We provide world-class care:

• Named one of America's 250 Best Hospitals for 2020 and 2021 by Healthgrades, positioning Mount Sinai among the top 5% of hospitals in the nation for overall clinical excellence.
• A pioneer in innovative medical research in areas such as cardiology, cancer, memory disorders and pulmonary diseases
• The BEST cardiac surgery survival rate in Florida
• A new seven-story Surgical Tower with 154 all-private rooms and patient centered technology promotes an exceptional patient experience

Position Responsibilities:

• Cleans and sanitizes small and large animal rooms, pens and cages (including racks).
• Ensures all animals have adequate food and water at all times.
• Ensures that all aspects of animal care as outlined in standard operating procedures are carried out properly (e.g. routine period treatment, weights).
• Assists the Animal Technologist to ensure that documentation of animal records including all aspects of animal care are properly completed. Assists the Animal Technologist in visually inspecting new animals upon arrival.
• Assists the Animal Technologist in the daily visual examination of all animals.
• Assists the Animal Technologist with physical examinations, administration of medication, technical support and treatment as required.
• Assists the Animal Technologist in weighing and assigning housing to new animals.
• Ensures animals are fasted prior to experimentation when required.
• Assists the Animal Technologist in seminars when required.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent

Benefits:

We believe in the physical and mental well-being of our employees and are committed to offering comprehensive benefits that fit their personal needs. Our robust employee benefits package includes:

• Health benefits
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Healthcare spending accounts
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program
• On-site housing for selected positions and more!

Animal Technician