Central Sterile Technician, Veterinary

Ethos Veterinary HealthPortsmouth, NH
$22 - $28Onsite

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

Benefits

  • Annual CE allowance + VetBloom access (RACE-approved CE)
  • Annual Uniform allowance
  • Sick Time + PTO + Holiday pay at DOUBLE TIME
  • Medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance + HSA/FSA options
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Employee pet discount
  • Technician Licensure Reimbursement (does not come out of your CE allowance!)
  • VTNE reimbursement—ask us about it
  • VTS Mentorship and Certification Assistance
  • Veterinary Technician Education Sponsorship Available!
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