Cagewash Technician I - ARC

Valid Ohio drivers license and proof of auto insurance is required by hospital policy. Must pass a motor vehicle background inspection insurance eligibility driving qualifications and training set forth by Nationwide Childrens Hospital and must maintain qualification of insurance guidelines.

• Follows all standard operating procedures and guidelines to ensure personal safety biosecurity and compliance with institutional state and federal regulations.
• Processes cages and accessories using mechanical washers and autoclaves. Ensures proper sanitation and sterilization using temperature sensitive indicators and promptly reports failures to supervisory staff and facility engineers.
• Delivers cages and cage accessories to and from animal holding rooms.
• Maintains inventory of supplies and equipment in the clean and sterile side of cage wash animal feed rooms and other areas as needed.
• Performs preventive maintenance on washers autoclaves racks automatic watering system and other caging equipment.
• Acts as a trainer or an onboarding partner for newer staff.

High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Valid Ohio drivers license and proof of auto insurance as required by hospital policy. Must pass motor vehicle background inspection insurance eligibility driving qualifications and training set forth by Nationwide Childrens Hospital and maintain qualification of insurance guidelines.

ALAT certification or completion of Lab Animal Research Support Staff certification program preferred.

• Familiar with specialized animal housing considerations to include infectious agent containment and barrier concepts.
• Working knowledgeoffederal animal welfare regulations and AAALAC accreditation standards.
• Working knowledge of animal technician safety precautions.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

One year of cage wash laboratory animal or other relevant experience preferred.

OCCASIONALLY: Biohazard waste Blood and/or Bodily Fluids Chemicals/Medications Climb stairs/ladder Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens Computer skills Decision Making Driving motor vehicles (work required) *additional testing may be required Fume /Gases /Vapors Hot Temperatures Interpreting Data Lifting / Carrying: 2140 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 4160 lbs Loud Noises Patient Equipment Pushing / Pulling: 4160 lbs Pushing / Pulling: 61100 lbs Sitting

FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist Lifting / Carrying: 010 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 1120 lbs Machinery Problem solving Pushing / Pulling: 025 lbs Pushing / Pulling: 2640 lbs Squat/kneel Standing Walking

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech Color vision Depth perception Flexing/extending of neck Hand use: grasping gripping turning Hearing acuity Peripheral vision Reaching above shoulder Repetitive hand/arm use Seeing Far/near

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The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign direct and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet