Carolina Veterinary Specialists is looking for a qualified Veterinary Technician/Assistant to work in our Surgery department at our Matthews Location.
** PLEASE NOTE: All applicants must have at least 1 year anesthesia and/or surgical experience to be considered for this position. **
The Primary Function of this role:
- Functions independently in all areas of the Sterile Processing Department and portions of the Surgical Suite, i.e., Decontamination, Assembly area-sterilizing (Prep and Pack), House table and OR Instrumentation, Sterile Storage, Runner Role, Packroom, and Equipment Testing.
- Collects and cleans instruments and equipment after use on patient procedures.
- Performs specialized cleaning for take a-part instrumentation, Specialty Scopes, light cords, Cameras and a variety of specialized instrumentation.
- Operates Specialized Equipment such as Ultrasonic cleaning unit, Washers and a Variety of Sterilizers .
- Inspects equipment and instrumentation for malfunction and/or missing parts and reports same to management.
- Assembles instruments and equipment according to departmental standards/guidelines
- Wraps and/or places in sterile containers, equipment or instruments needing sterilization.
- Sterilizes equipment/instruments using all methods of sterilization and high level disinfection available in the Sterile Processing/OR department and completes the appropriate documentation required for the sterilization procedure.
- Assists in maintaining an adequate inventory of instruments, equipment, and supplies.
- Meets the Sterile instrumentation needs for the Surgery Department as well as on on-site and off-site users that require Sterile Instrumentation.
- Performs Sterility Checks by validating Biological Results on Implant items.
- Performs Sterility Checks when in Runner Role, Stocking Instrumentation and taking items to Surgical Suite as requested.
- Performs daily cleaning and stocking of work areas.
- Provides individual operating rooms with equipment/instrumentation as requested.
- Performs the above functions according to Sterile Processing and Operating Room policy and procedure.
- Checks for outdated supplies when indicated.
- Performs monthly departmental cleaning/documentation as directed.
- Performs errands and acts as a messenger when needed.
- Attends and achieves 100% attendance at all mandatory in-service programs, both departmental and hospital wide.
- Completes all mandatory competencies.
- Completes mandatory education and training in order to maintain organization and department specific competencies and requirements. Maintains applicable certification/licensure.
- Follows system and department policies and procedures with special attention to attendance and punctuality, confidentiality, dress code, display of the ID badge and safety.
- Other duties as assigned
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Veterinary experience: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Matthews, NC: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person