Instrument Sterilization Technician

Veritas Veterinary Partners • San Rafael, CA

3h • $22 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for cleaning, sterilizing, wrapping, and rotating all surgical and procedural instruments to ensure proper infection control and readiness for use. Operates and maintains sterilization equipment, including autoclave, cold sterilization systems, and gas sterilization units. Follows strict protocols for handling and storing instruments to maintain sterility and safety standards.

Requirements

• Experience as an instrument technician preferred
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment and commitment to develop long-term relationships with colleagues, clients, and community
• Positive outlook and ability to work well in a collaborative environment
• Excellent communication and organizational skills are required, and the ability to deliver exceptional client service is expected
• Honesty, integrity, and a desire to learn and have fun!

Responsibilities

• Clean and sterilize surgical instruments
• Be able to properly use and perform maintenance on autoclave, ultrasonic and all cleaning devices
• Have or be willing to obtain a gas sterilizer certificate
• Properly pack instruments using the correct indicators containers and pouches
• Maintain and care for surgical instruments and equipment
• Maintain a log of surgical instruments and pull lists for different surgical procedures
• Surgical scrub laundry and some general cleaning in surgery areas
• Organizing surgical rooms on a daily a basis
• Prepare/clean operating rooms prior to surgery and after surgery
• Familiarity of sterile technique to open instruments during a surgery
• Possibly running bloodwork, assisting with patient care and positioning for x-rays

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary based on experience
• Mental health support with Talkspace
• Continuing education support with CE allowance and PTO
• Reimbursement of membership and licensure fees
• 401k retirement plan options with company match
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance options - some plans may be paid up to 100%
• Basic life insurance provided and other voluntary insurance options available for full-time team members
• 6 weeks paid parental leave for full-time team members
• Paid time off and time to enjoy it!
• Double pay for holidays
• commuter benefits
• In-house fun committee

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees