Central Sterile Associate

University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 22,041 - 23,419; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia is looking for a Central Sterile Associate in Athens, GA. This role is crucial in assisting the Central Sterile Unit of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital by providing medical/surgical supplies for various procedures.

Responsibilities include cleaning and sterilizing instruments, inventory management, and supporting clinical staff. Ideal candidates should possess a high school diploma and have experience in sterile environments.

The position offers a starting salary of $16.92 per hour.

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.

Responsibilities

• Clean surgical instruments and endoscopy instrumentation.
• Pack, check, and sterilize surgical instruments.
• Enter charges in VetView.
• Put up stock and create stock requests.
• Assist in taking incremental inventory of medical instruments.

Skills

Multitasking

Flexibility

Stress management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Title

Central Sterile Associate

Location

Athens Area

Schedule

Monday-Friday; 1:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., including possible holiday and weekend shifts.

Salary

$16.92 per hour

Posting Date

06/24/2026

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 (50%).
• Pack, check, and sterilize surgical instruments, endoscopy instrumentation, and various dry goods with the use of specific lists and directions (50%).
• Enter charges in VetView (50%).
• Put up stock, create stock requests, collect medical waste, and box for disposal (25%).
• Change clipper blades daily and clippers weekly throughout the hospital (25%).
• Assist in taking incremental inventory of medical instruments (25%).
• Fill requests from doctors, students, and staff for materials, instruments, and dry goods (25%).
• Fill orders and deliver to appropriate areas. Enter charges into database system, VetView (25%).

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.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

• Multitask, be flexible, and establish priorities quickly.
• Work under stressful situations.

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.

Security and Trust

• Position of Trust: Yes.
• Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications): Yes.

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 [e-mail].