Surgery Veterinary Assistant- Sterile Processing
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Job Location:
Cincinnati, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Description
MedVet is a fast-growing Emergency and Specialty provider with practices nationwide. We help our patients receive advanced medical treatments and innovations. Things like chemotherapy and radiation cardiac ablations treatments for glaucoma physical rehabilitation dermatology and so much more! We are looking for collaborative and driven people to join our clinical team.
We thrive on people living out our core values of Teamwork Leadership and Compassion to get their job done. Use your passion to drive the MedVet experience for our clients and patients as well as your teammates.
We are looking for: Surgery Sterile Processing Veterinary Assistant
Schedule: Monday-Thursday 9a-7p
Our Surgery team is a fast-paced environment perfect for technicians that are looking for training in multiple facets of the department and interaction with the other teams in the hospital. This team requires strong communication skills to liaison between surgeons and clients and deliver post-operative care instructions.
What youll do:
- Maintain proper inventory levels of all surgical supplies and surgical tools and accessories.
- Stock pack and sterilize tools and equipment.
- Sterilize and prepare surgical instruments in operating and surgical procedure rooms.
- Stock sterilize package and prepare tools and equipment used in surgical procedures.
- Maintain and repair surgical instruments.
- Communicate with the operations team regarding off-site repairs to ensure timeliness and completeness.
- Maintain cleanliness and safety of operating rooms tables and equipment.
- Maintain OR sterility
- Prepare an OR prior to the surgical team and patient entering.
- Process and store equipment and instrumentation in accordance with hospital protocol.
- Effectively use & maintain autoclaves for appropriate sterilization of instruments.
- Examine equipment for defects and report problems.
- Perform spore testing on the autoclaves and track results.
- Order supplies.
- Assemble instrument packs.
- Distribute supplies.
- Ensure sterile supplies are within their expiration date.
Who are you:
- Prior veterinary experience preferred previous surgery experience desired
- Proficient in calculations (drugs constant rate infusions unit conversions etc.)
- Flexibility with work hours and able to work additional hours when necessary
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Perks and Benefits include:
- Comprehensive Health Benefits
- Vision and Dental
- HSA FSA and Independent Care Spending
- 401k with Employer Match
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Shift Differentials and On-call Pay
- Uniform Allowance
- Employee Pet Discounts and Pet Insurance
- Elective Short-Term Disability Life and Accident Insurance and company paid Long Term Disability
- Continuing Education Opportunities and Assistance Program
- Strong career growth and personal development opportunities
Come as you are. MedVet is an equal opportunity employer. We are also a drug-free organization therefore employment with MedVet is dependent upon the passing of a drug screen and background check.
Key Skills
- Veterinary Experience
- Animal Care
- Basic Math
- Animal Husbandry
- Veterinary Assistant
- Veterinary Technician Experience
- Vital Signs Experience
- Animal Handling
- Animal Restraint
- Pet Care
- Medical Imaging
- Medication Administration
About Company
MedVet is veterinarian owned and led and provides compassionate and comprehensive emergency and specialty veterinary care across the country.
