Surgery Sterile Processing Assistant

Ethos Veterinary Health; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 27,552 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays

Job summary

Ethos Veterinary Health in Austin, Texas is seeking a Surgery Sterile Processing Assistant to support veterinarians in improving patient care. Duties include cleaning and sterilizing instruments, assisting with patient admissions, and maintaining cleanliness in the hospital.

Ideal candidates will have customer service experience in a medical setting, prefer veterinary experience, and must be fluent in English. The role offers a salary of $20 - $24/hr based on experience and comes with a range of benefits.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of customer service experience in a medical setting is required.
• Veterinary experience is preferred.
• Proven reliability and a solid employment history.

Responsibilities

• Assist in cleaning and sterilizing instruments.
• Wrap and organize surgical instruments.
• Convey information accurately and professionally.
• Admit and discharge patients.

Skills

Customer service experience

Veterinary experience

Fluent English

Job description

Surgery Sterile Processing Assistant

$20 - $24/hr – based on experience.

Benefits:

• 401(k) with matching
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) / Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life and Disability insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program and Discounts (including Pet Discount)
• Professional development and tuition assistance
• Uniform stipend
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Full Time
  • Days: TBD

Job Description:

Assistants are required to support veterinarians and licensed veterinary technicians to the fullest extent, helping improve patient care and achieving greater efficiency by relieving them of technical and administrative tasks. This position requires flexibility to assist in many areas while managing major responsibilities in a timely manner.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in pack prep with cleaning and sterilizing instruments.
• Wrap and organize surgical instruments.
• Assist with surgery laundry.
• Prepare lab samples for outgoing laboratories.
• Convey information accurately and professionally.
• Invoice and prepare estimates.
• Admit and discharge patients.
• Assist technicians when transporting patients to CT, procedure, radiology, or recovery; help with moving the patient and attaching monitors.
• Assist doctors in exam rooms by escorting clients, obtaining patient history, recording it on the medical record, measuring temperature and weight, and assisting with examination.
• Help with end‑day duties.
• Help keep patients clean and dry at all times.
• Clean the radiology suite between patients and perform daily cleaning of the floor, table, shelf, and computer areas; vacuum hair behind the radiology table at least weekly.
• Assist with outpatients or patients being discharged, including restraint, bandage changes, hygiene checks, and assistance with clients.

Additional Duties:

• Restrain for various procedures, treatments, and exams.
• Assist technicians with placing a patient under anesthesia (restraint, hooking monitoring equipment, vacuuming during prep/shave, sterile prep).
• Recognize limits of knowledge and seek assistance when uncertain; ask a staff member.
• Prepare appointments for the next day with necessary records.
• Document all phone and in‑person conversations with clients in patient files or computer records, initialing all entries.
• Help maintain anesthesia machines and monitors.
• Access digital radiographs using Qlink software.
• Operate portable and stationary digital radiography units.
• Accurately record, maintain and review medical records, including treatment plans for nights, weekends, holidays, diagnostics, progress notes, and invoicing fees.
• Communicate patient status to doctors, technicians, and clients.
• Report all service and maintenance issues on all equipment to the Technician Lead or Supervisor.
• Assist other primary care practitioners when necessary.
• Restock supplies in Central Sterile, ORs, Induction, or other hospital areas as needed.
• Prepare patients for discharge, ensuring they are well‑groomed and in a medically appropriate state.
• Maintain cleanliness and order in all areas of the hospital.
• Perform daily and weekly cleaning duties.

Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of customer service experience in a medical setting is required.
• Veterinary experience is preferred.
• A solid employment history with proven reliability.
• The ability to work independently while being self‑driven and eager to grow.
• A proactive mindset, always looking for process improvements and collaboration opportunities.
• Fluent English speaking and reading skills are required; fluency in multiple languages is a plus.

Equal Opportunity Employer. The organization does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by applicable law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.