Ill. Admin. Code tit. 68 § 1248.60

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 43, October 25, 2024

Section 1248.60 - Duties of a Euthanasia Technician

The duties of a certified euthanasia technician shall include, but are not limited to:

a) Correctly identifying and preparing animals for euthanasia;

b) Scanning for microchips or other identification prior to euthanasia;

c) Understanding the needs of individual animals;

d) Using restraint measures only on fractious, feral, vicious or dangerous animals;

e) Accurately recording dosages administered and drugs wasted;

f) Ordering supplies;

g) Maintaining the security of all controlled substances and drugs;

h) Reporting to the Department violations or suspicion of violations of this Part or any abuse of drugs;

i) Humanely euthanizing animals;

j) Verification of death by using a cardiac puncture, stethoscope or by recognizing the signs of rigor mortis;

k) Proper and lawful disposal of euthanized animals.

Ill. Admin. Code tit. 68, § 1248.60