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Job Title:

Sterile Supply Technician 2 - VMC Central Supply

Department:

Veterinary Medical Center | Central Supply

The Veterinary Medical Center within the College of Veterinary Medicine seeks a Sterile Supply Technician 2 to provide support to patient care units within the hospital(s). The Sterile Supply Technician assures a safe and accurate supply of operative instrumentation to health care team members. The position is responsible for the decontamination of surgical instruments, utensils, non-surgical items, and other surgical items. The individual will ensure quality assurance protocols are followed and aids in the requests from surgical teams and other various patient care departments in the hospital. Other duties will be assigned.

Hiring Range: $17.20- $21.50

Additional Information:

Physical Requirements:

STANDING FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME
PUSHING/PULLING/LIFTING UP TO 50LBS
EXPOSURE TO ANIMALS, AND ANIMAL AND/OR ZOONOTIC DISEASES
EXPOSURE TO NEEDLE STICKS, HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS, AND/OR BIO-HAZARDOUS WASTE

Desired Experience:

Experience with central supply instrument processing; ability to identify common surgical instruments by name and function; knowledge of surgical instrument packaging and wrapping; ability to read/write simple sentences, basic math skills and ability to use PC for Outlook (mail), Excel and Word.

Veterinary background is a plus.

Location:

Veterinary Medical Center (0299)

Position Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

Shift:

First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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Sterile Processing Technician