Job Description

Position Information

Requisition Number S2748P
Home Org Name Clinical Sciences
Division Name College of Veterinary Medicine
Position Title OR/Surgical Technician
Job Class Code ID07 B-C
Appointment Status Full-time
Part-time FTE
Limited Term No
Limited Term Length
Job Summary

The seeks candidates for an OR/Surgical Technician position responsible for ensuring surgical rooms and instruments are sterilized, equipped, and supplied appropriately. The duties of the OR/Surgical Technician position are equivalent to a circulating nurse in human medicine.

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Why should YOU work for VET MED?

• Excellent full-time benefits that start on Day 1!
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options for you and your family.
• Generous Transition Allowance to make your move easier.
• Generous state retirement program with eligibility to receive monthly payments after 10 years of service.
• How about these numbers? 4 weeks of vacation, 96 hours of sick leave, 6 weeks of paid parental leave for the birth or adoption of a child, and 9 official paid holidays.
• Overnight and weekend shift differentials = more $$$ in your pocket.
• Veterinary care and food discounts for your pets.
• Uniform and continuing education allowances.
• Tuition assistance for you and your dependents after a year of service.
• Opportunities for advancement.

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Essential Functions

Essential Functions

• Assisting surgeons as needed by retrieving needed surgical instruments and equipment from surgical supply.
• Cleaning operating rooms between surgical cases and making sure rooms are ready for the next case.
• Positioning patients for surgery and performing aseptic prep of surgery site; and maintaining cleanliness and sterility of operating rooms.
• Decontamination and sterilization of instrumentation using an autoclave and a vaporized hydrogen peroxide sterilizer.
• Maintenance of surgical packs and instruments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Level II: requires a High school diploma or equivalent plus 2 years of experience in surgical services practices or care and comfort of animals.

Level III: requires a High school diploma or equivalent plus 4 years of experience. Experience must include at least 2 years at the preceding level or equivalent.

Certification or Licensure Requirements:
Level III: requires a Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) certification.

Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications

Minimum Skills and Abilities
Minimum Technology Skills
Minimum License and Certifications

Level III requires a Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) certification.

Desired Qualifications

Desired Qualifications

Experience working in a veterinary hospital and knowledge of surgical instruments and sterile techniques is desired.

Posting Detail Information

Salary Range $30,160 - $43,500
Job Category Agricultural/Veterinary Medicine
Working Hours if Non-Traditional Various working hours between 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. and includes weekends and holidays. Weekend call rotations are required for processing sterile instruments.
City position is located in: Auburn
State position is located: Alabama
List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position
Posting Date 05/23/2023
Closing Date
EEO Statement

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Women, underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

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