Sterile Processing Assistant
$37,440–$45,760 year
On-siteOrchard Park, New York, United States
Orchard Park, New York, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$37,440–$45,760 yearSmall
Full TimeSmall
Job Summary
Clean, disinfect, inspect, assemble, package, and sterilize surgical instruments and equipment while maintaining strict infection control standards. Collect and decontaminate used instruments, operate sterilization machinery, and prepare procedure rooms for surgeries. Distribute sterile supplies to support patient care. Identify damaged items and report them for repair. Requires at least one year of sterile processing experience and a preferred Certified Sterile Processing Technician License. Schedule includes 24-hour coverage with shift differentials for night hours.
Required Qualifications
- At least 1 year of sterile processing or surgical technician experience
- Certified Sterile Processing Technician License preferred
- 2+ years of veterinary experience preferred
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills
- Organizational skills
- Time management skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks
- Critical thinking ability
- Decision making ability in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to work collaboratively
- Ability to accurately clean, inspect, assemble, and prepare surgical instruments
- Ability to maintain proper sterile technique
- Ability to maintain infection control practices
- Ability to operate sterilization equipment
- Ability to maintain sterilization equipment
- Ability to troubleshoot sterilization equipment
- Ability to clean surgical and procedure rooms
- Ability to disinfect surgical and procedure rooms
- Ability to prepare surgical and procedure rooms
- Ability to distribute sterile instruments and supplies
- Ability to collect used instruments and equipment
- Ability to decontaminate used instruments and equipment
- Ability to identify damaged instruments
- Ability to report items requiring repair or replacement
- Ability to work 24 hours per day
- Ability to work weekend shifts
- Ability to work night shifts
- Ability to work early morning shifts
- Ability to work late night shifts
- Ability to work flexible schedules
- Ability to pass a background check
- Ability to authorize texting/outreach communication
- Ability to comply with physical requirements of the job
Desired Qualifications
- Certified Sterile Processing Technician License preferred
- 2+ years of veterinary experience preferred
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