Central Sterile Supply (CSS)/Surgery Technician

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (VT); Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a leading educational institution as a Central Sterile Supply/Surgery Technician. In this role, you will support veterinarians and students during both routine and emergency surgeries, ensuring the highest standards of aseptic techniques are maintained. Your responsibilities will include managing surgical supplies and assisting in various procedures, all while being part of a collaborative environment that values your contributions. This position offers a unique opportunity to work with diverse animal species and enhance your veterinary skills. If you are passionate about animal care and eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Additional pay for inclement weather

Compensatory leave

Overnight and weekend on-call compensation

Qualifications

• Experience in veterinary care of large and small animals is essential.
• Knowledge of surgical suite and sterile techniques is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist during surgical procedures and maintain aseptic techniques.
• Order and maintain surgical supplies and perform sterilization procedures.

Skills

Veterinary care experience

Knowledge of animal anatomy and physiology

Communication skills

Aseptic techniques

Ability to handle and restrain animals

Education

Certification in Central Sterile Supply

Eligibility for CRCST within 12 months

Tools

Surgical instruments

Central sterile supply procedures

Job description

Central Sterile Supply (CSS)/Surgery Technician

Job no: 532105
Work type: Staff
Senior management: College of Veterinary Medicine
Department: Vet. Medicine Clinical Services
Location: Blacksburg, Virginia
Categories: Veterinary Medicine, Medical Professionals

Job Description

This team is responsible for assisting clinicians, residents, interns, and students during routine and emergency surgical procedures. You will instruct senior veterinary students in demonstrating and maintaining aseptic techniques before, during, and after large and small animal surgeries, with opportunities to scrub in at times. Must maintain daily flow of surgical operations to ensure availability of personnel and operating rooms for all procedures. This position orders and maintains supplies, performs central sterile procedures including cleaning, packaging, and sterilizing surgical instruments and supplies, and may assist in other areas as directed by supervisor. CSS department employees are essential and must report to work during inclement weather and authorized closings and are compensated with additional pay and/or compensatory leave. Position includes overnight, weekend, and holiday on-call time rotated throughout the team which is compensated with additional pay. Must be able to report within 30 minutes when on call.

Required Qualifications

Successful candidate must have experience in veterinary care of large and small animals; working knowledge of basic companion and large animal anatomy and physiology; experience in hospital central sterile supply (CSS) and operating rooms; ability to handle and restrain all species of animals; knowledge of surgical suite, CSS instrumentation and sterile technique; excellent communication skills; rabies prophylaxis required (provided by employer).

Preferred Qualifications

International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management (IAHCSMM), Certified Registered Central Sterile Technician (CRCST), or eligible for completion within 12 months of hire.

Salary Information

Starting at $36,501.00, commensurate with experience

Advertised: January 17, 2025
Applications close: Open until filled

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.