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About the Role
The Sterile Processing Assistant is responsible for cleaning, sterilizing, preparing, and distributing surgical instruments and medical equipment while following strict infection control and safety standards to support patient care.
Responsibilities
- Clean, disinfect, inspect, assemble, package, and sterilize surgical instruments and equipment.
- Maintain proper sterile technique and infection control practices.
- Prepare and distribute sterile instruments and supplies for surgeries and procedures.
- Collect and decontaminate used instruments and equipment.
- Identify damaged instruments and report items requiring repair or replacement.
- Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot sterilization equipment.
- Clean, disinfect, and prepare surgical and procedure rooms before and after use.
Requirements
- Certified Sterile Processing Technician License preferred.
- At least 1 year of sterile processing or surgical technician experience required.
- 2+ years of veterinary experience preferred.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to accurately clean, inspect, assemble, and prepare surgical instruments.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, think critically, and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
- Capable of managing multiple responsibilities while maintaining accuracy and efficiency.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a veterinary healthcare team.
Experience Level
- 1+ year of sterile processing or surgical technician experience
- 2+ years of veterinary experience preferred
Education Level
- Certified Sterile Processing Technician License preferred
Salary/Compensations
- USD 18 - USD 22 - hourly
Benefits
- Flexible schedules
- Paid time off
- Quality benefits
- Continuing education opportunities
- Special rate employee pet care
- Shift differentials are applicable for certain positions and shifts.
- Health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
- Paid Bereavement Program
- Paid Parental Leave Program
- Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
- Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
- Career Development Opportunities
- Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
- Personal Pet Discounts
- Holiday Pay
- Uniform Allowance
- Bonuses
About the Company
- Compassionate Care Meets Cutting-Edge Veterinary Medicine at Orchard Park Veterinary Medical Center
- Orchard Park Veterinary Medical Center, or OPVMC for short, has been a trusted name in veterinary care in the Western NY area for over 60 years.
- Our experienced veterinarians and medical staff are dedicated to providing exceptional care for every pet who works through our door.
- Since OPVMC provides services 24 hours per day, we are always looking for highly motivated and dedicated professionals who may be interested in joining our team.
Equal Opportunity
- For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/.