Central Sterile Technician, Veterinary

Ethos Veterinary Health•Portsmouth, NH

1d•$22 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Central Sterile Technician | $22 - $28/hr | 4x10s or 3x12s | Full-Time Benefits | Portsmouth, NH Are you someone who takes pride in organization, cleanliness, and supporting a team behind the scenes? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where attention to detail truly matters? We are seeking a dedicated and dependable Central Sterile Technician (Pack Room Attendant) to join our veterinary hospital team. At Port City Veterinary Referral Hospital, every role plays a critical part in delivering exceptional patient care. The Pack Room Attendant is essential in ensuring our medical teams have the clean, sterile equipment and organized supplies needed to provide high-quality medicine to our patients each and every day.

Requirements

Exceptional attention to detail with a strong commitment to cleanliness, organization, and accuracy
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities in a fast-paced environment
Ability to show initiative, work proactively, and effectively prioritize workloads during stressful or high-demand situations
Motivation to work both independently and collaboratively within a team setting
Ability to work efficiently while consistently maintaining high quality standards and attention to detail
Dependability, accountability, and a strong work ethic
Adaptability and willingness to learn in an evolving hospital environment
Physical ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and move throughout the duration of a shift
Knowledge of surgical instrumentation, sterile processing, and sterilization procedures is preferred
Commitment to supporting a culture of compassion, teamwork, continuous learning, and exceptional patient care

Nice To Haves

CRCST and/or CBSPD certification and/or prior experience within a veterinary specialty surgical service is preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

Collaborate closely with department supervisors to ensure adequate sterile supplies and instrumentation are available to support daily caseload demands
Decontaminate, inspect, assemble, wrap, sterilize, and distribute surgical instruments, packs, and medical equipment to appropriate hospital areas
Prepare, disinfect, break down, and set up surgical suites before and after procedures
Operate and monitor steam and ETO sterilizers in accordance with hospital protocols and safety standards
Perform routine testing of autoclaves and accurately document and report results
Inspect, maintain, and troubleshoot surgical instruments and sterilization equipment to ensure proper function and safety
Monitor inventory levels and expiration dates of sterile instruments, supplies, and surgical materials
Maintain proper disinfection and processing of linens utilized within the operating room
Complete scheduled deep cleaning and detailed sanitation tasks within operating rooms, equipment areas, and the pack room to uphold surgical cleanliness standards
Maintain cleanliness, organization, and back stock of supplies throughout the hospital
Follow all sterilization procedures, infection control standards, and hospital safety protocols with exceptional attention to detail
Support hospital-wide cleaning, stocking, and organizational initiatives during downtime
Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned to support hospital operations and patient care