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Location Ithaca, New York, United States of America Category Veterinary Technician / Assistant Job Id

R-255001

Job Type Part time The Central Sterilization Technician plays a critical role in maintaining a safe, sterile, and efficient surgical environment. This position is responsible for the cleaning, sterilization, maintenance, and organization of surgical instruments and suites, as well as supporting inventory management within the surgical department. Salary range $19-$21 based on experience. Maintain a rigorous and consistent cleaning schedule for the surgical suite Decontaminate and thoroughly clean operating rooms and equipment after procedures Clean surgical instruments using proper sterilization techniques Prepare and assemble surgical packs for sterilization Operate and monitor sterilization equipment, including gas sterilizers and autoclaves Perform weekly maintenance and cleaning of the autoclave and ultrasonic scaler Ensure all surgical equipment is properly functioning and report any issues promptly Conduct regular inventory audits and order supplies as needed for the surgical department Maintain appropriate stock levels of surgical supplies in pack areas and surgical suites Other Job Responsibilities Patient restraint for bandage changes, catheter placement, etc. Crosstrain in assisting with patient pre-surgical preparations and other duties pertaining to surgical service operation such as pre-op appointments and post- op discharges If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

Benefits:

We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more! The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development) We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com