Surgical Instrument Technician

The Greater BoerneChamber of Commerce; Boerne (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance benefits

Opportunities for training and professional development

Job summary

The Greater Boerne Chamber of Commerce is looking for a full-time Surgical Instrument Technician to join our mission-driven, high-volume spay and neuter team. This position plays a crucial role in ensuring patient safety and surgical efficiency through the cleaning and sterilization of instruments and equipment.

Ideal candidates will have strong attention to detail and organizational skills. The role includes a four-day work week and offers health insurance benefits, training, and professional development opportunities. Join us in making a difference for animals in our community!

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work independently and stay organized in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Clean, inspect, and sterilize surgical instruments and equipment.
• Assemble and maintain surgical packs for daily surgery schedules.
• Assist with patient surgical prep including restraint.
• Perform biological spore testing and maintain sterilization records.
• Conduct regular autoclave cleaning and preventative maintenance.
• Track instrument inventory and report equipment needs.
• Ensure a continuous supply of sterile instruments and packs throughout the surgical day.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Ability to work independently

Experience in veterinary medicine

Job description

Join Our Mission-Driven High-Volume Spay & Neuter Team

Are you organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about supporting high-quality veterinary care? We are seeking a full-time Surgical Instrument Technician to play a critical role in our fast-paced, high-volume spay/neuter clinic.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys behind-the-scenes work that directly impacts patient safety and surgical efficiency. Every sterile instrument, surgical pack, and successful sterilization cycle helps our team provide services to thousands of animals each year.

Job Duties

• Clean, inspect, and sterilize surgical instruments and equipment.
• Assemble and maintain surgical packs for daily surgery schedules.
• Assist with patient surgical prep including restraint.
• Perform biological spore testing and maintain sterilization records.
• Conduct regular autoclave cleaning and preventative maintenance.
• Track instrument inventory and report equipment needs.
• Ensure a continuous supply of sterile instruments and packs throughout the surgical day.
• Four 10-hour shifts per week.
• Reports directly to the Clinic Manager.

Who We're Looking For

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work independently and stay organized in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 40 pounds.
• Experience in veterinary medicine, sterile processing, healthcare, or surgical support is preferred but not required.
• Ability to thrive in a team-oriented environment focused on efficiency, compassion, and patient safety.
• Four-day work week.
• Health insurance benefits.
• Opportunities for training and professional development.

Why This Role Is Important to Our Operations

The Surgical Instrument & Sterile Processing Technician is essential to the success of our surgical team. Your work directly supports patient safety, surgical efficiency, and our mission to provide accessible spay and neuter services to our community.

If you love animals and want to be part of a team that makes a difference every day, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help us provide safe, efficient, high-quality care to the animals who need it most.