Central Sterile Associate

The University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 22,041,600 - 41,328,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia in Athens is hiring a Central Sterile Associate to assist the Veterinary Teaching Hospital's Central Sterile Unit by providing necessary medical supplies for surgeries. Responsibilities include cleaning surgical instruments, packing and sterilizing items, and managing inventory.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma and ideally possess experience working in a sterile hospital environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience within a hospital setting working in a sterile environment.
• Knowledge of surgical equipment within a veterinary medicine environment.

Responsibilities

• Clean surgical instruments and endoscopy instrumentation.
• Pack, check, and sterilize surgical instruments and dry goods.
• Fill requests from doctors and staff for materials.
• Enter charges into VetView.

Skills

Experience in a hospital setting

Knowledge of surgical equipment

Ability to work full time

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Position: Central Sterile Associate

Department: VetMed‑VTH Central Supply

Location: Athens Area, Georgia

Hours: Monday‑Friday; 1:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. (including possible holiday and weekend shifts)

Salary: $16.92 per hour

FLSA: Non‑Exempt; Full time; FTE 1.0

Position Summary

This position will assist in the Central Sterile Unit of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital to provide medical/surgical supplies to clinical staff for surgeries and procedures that occur on a daily basis.

Responsibilities

• Clean surgical instruments and endoscopy instrumentation that came into contact with animal bodily fluids.
• Pack, check, and sterilize surgical instruments, endoscopy instrumentation, and various dry goods with the use of specific lists and directions.
• Enter charges in VetView.
• Put up stock, create stock requests, collect medical waste, and box for disposal.
• Change clipper blades daily and clippers weekly throughout the hospital.
• Assist in taking incremental inventory of medical instruments.
• Fill requests from doctors, students, and staff for materials, instruments, and dry goods.
• Fill orders and deliver to appropriate areas. Enter charges into database system, VetView.

Physical Demands

• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Sit, stand, stoop, bend, and walk intermittently during the day on hard floor surfaces.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to accurately work with small, delicate pieces of equipment or large, heavy objects/containers/machinery.
• Wear proper protective equipment.
• Contact with animal bodily fluids.
• Work some weekends and holidays.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within a hospital setting working in a sterile environment.
• Knowledge of surgical equipment within a veterinary medicine environment.
• Ability to work full time.

Other Requirements

• Security Access: Yes.
• Driving responsibility: No.
• Position of Trust: Yes.
• Financial resources control: No.
• P-Card required: No.
• Having a P-Card essential function: No.
• Direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care: No.

EEO Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR at [e-mail].