Vet Sterilization Assistant - Surgical Support & Training

Braunsfeldklinik; Kentucky; Remote; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured onboarding

Continuing education

Company pension plan

Supplementary insurance

Digital time tracking

Job summary

Braunsfeldklinik in Ohio seeks a Sterilization Assistant to ensure the cleanliness and functionality of medical instruments and devices. In this role, you will maintain a sterile environment and support various surgical preparations, ensuring compliance with hygiene standards.

The ideal candidate will have a background in medical training, an understanding of sterilization processes, and a structured, responsible work ethic. Join our friendly team and benefit from various professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Completed medical training, ideally supplemented by further training in medical device reprocessing.
• Initial practical experience handling medical instruments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning and sterilizing medical devices.
• Maintaining and testing sterilization equipment.
• Preparing surgical instruments and ensuring hygiene standards.

Skills

Cleaning and disinfection

Maintenance of sterilization equipment

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Training as a sterilization assistant

Initial experience handling sterile goods

Job description

About Us:
Vet Zentrum Köln stands for modern veterinary medicine, high-quality care for dogs and cats, and a strong, dedicated team. With us, you work in a professional environment where the well-being of both animals and people is equally important.

Your Profile

You have completed medical training, ideally supplemented by further training in DGSV expertise in medical device reprocessing or Specialist Knowledge I. Alternatively, you are a career changer (m/f/d) and already have initial practical experience handling (medical) instruments.

Your Responsibilities

• Cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization of instruments and medical devices
• Maintenance, monitoring, and functional testing of sterilization equipment
• Packaging and assembly of sterile goods
• Support in preparing for surgeries
• Compliance with and implementation of all hygiene and quality standards

What You May Already Bring

• Ideally, training as a sterilization assistant or comparable qualification
• Alternatively, initial experience handling sterile goods (e.g., Specialist Knowledge Course I)
• Careful, structured, and responsible work approach
• Team spirit and reliability
• Interest in working in a veterinary medical environment

What Awaits You With Us

• A friendly, dedicated team
• Structured onboarding
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities
• Digital time tracking & overtime compensation
• Modern equipment and an exciting work environment in the surgical area
• Company pension plan & supplementary insurance
• Excellent public transport connections: stop in immediate vicinity

Application

Would you like to become part of our team and work with us to care for our animal patients? Then we look forward to receiving your application!

Do you have questions about our services?
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