Instrument Technician

Veritas Veterinary Partners•Woodbridge, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Garden State Veterinary Services in Woodbridge, NJ, a Veritas Veterinary Partners hospital, is seeking Instrument Technicians to join their specialty/emergency hospital. This role is crucial for ensuring the safety and efficiency of surgical operations by maintaining the cleanliness and sterility of instruments and operating rooms. The Instrument Technician works collaboratively with veterinary technicians, emergency doctors, and veterinary specialists.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience in a specialty veterinary hospital required.
Team oriented.
Motivated self-starter.
Detail oriented.
Sound problem solving abilities.
Ability to communicate with clients and all members of the veterinary team.
Positive outlook.
Excellent organizational skills.
Honesty, integrity, and a desire to have fun!
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
All current positions require the ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently.

Nice To Haves

Additional fluency in other languages is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Monitor surgery schedule to ensure all necessary equipment will be available to the surgery team that day.
Prepare OR for surgery; select appropriate packs, instruments, and materials for the procedure being performed.
Take patients to and from surgery as requested.
Clean surgical instruments after surgery, to include use of the ultrasonic cleaner and instrument milk.
Wrap surgical packs, extra instruments, and other materials for sterilization.
Use of the autoclave and gas sterilization machine and perform all routine maintenance (certification required for gas sterilizer, will provide training).
Inform supervisor of any broken or damaged equipment.
Take routine inventory of stock.
Maintain pack, instrument, and equipment lists.
Restock drawers, shelves, surgery and refill alcohol and scrub container.
Clean after any procedures in the Radiology area, keep protective gear hung up and clean.
General cleaning, sanitizing, trash removal.
Check to see that all animals have food and water (unless medically withheld), and are clean.
Clean cages and runs during the day.
Assist other areas of the hospital, as needed.