Veterinary OR Surgical Tech — Sterile Prep & Positioning

Auburn University Montgomery; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

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Job summary

Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking an OR/Surgical Services Technician to ensure sterilization and readiness of operating rooms and instruments, akin to a circulating nurse in human medicine.

Position involves varied hours between 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. and includes weekend and holiday call; rabies vaccination series and antibody titer are required with Auburn covering costs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 1 year of Surgical Services or Practices
• Associate's degree or Vocational Certificate in Surgical Technology, Veterinary Technology, or related field with 0 years
• High school diploma or equivalent with 2 years of Surgical Services or Practices
• Associate's degree or Vocational Certificate in Surgical Technology, Veterinary Technology, or related field with 1 year of Surgical Services or Practices
• High school diploma or equivalent with 4 years of Surgical Services or Practices
• Associate's degree or Vocational Certificate in Surgical Technology, Veterinary Technology, or related field with 2 years of Surgical Services or Practices

Responsibilities

• Assisting surgeons by retrieving needed surgical instruments and equipment from surgical supply.
• Cleaning operating rooms between surgical cases and ensuring rooms are ready for the next case.
• Positioning patients for surgery and performing aseptic prep of the surgical site.
• Maintaining cleanliness and sterility of operating rooms.
• Decontamination and sterilization of instrumentation using autoclave and sterilizers.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Surgical services experience

Sterile technique

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (1 year Surgical Services or Practices)

Associate's degree or Vocational Certificate Surgical Technology, Veterinary Technology, or related field (0 years)

High school diploma or equivalent (2 years Surgical Services or Practices)

Associate's degree or Vocational Certificate Surgical Technology, Veterinary Technology, or related field (1 year)

High school diploma or equivalent (4 years Surgical Services or Practices)

Associate's degree or Vocational Certificate Surgical Technology, Veterinary Technology, or related field (2 years)

Job description

Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking an OR/Surgical Services Technician to ensure sterilization and readiness of operating rooms and instruments, akin to a circulating nurse in human medicine.

Position involves varied hours between 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. and includes weekend and holiday call; rabies vaccination series and antibody titer are required with Auburn covering costs.