Small Animal Operating Room Service On-Call Technician (OPS)
About The Position
Surgical preparation, aseptic technique and pre-surgical treatments. This position has a variety of responsibilities which include, but not limited to: - ensure that patients are prepped in a timely fashion; prepares patient for surgery in accordance with hospital standard. - assembles surgical supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedures. - maintains aseptic techniques and actively monitors situations which could lead to breaches in aseptic technique. - transports patients to/from surgical suite; positions patients according to surgical type. - cleans OR suites and instrumentation/equipment according to hospital standard. - operate a variety of machines such as scoping equipment, power equipment, instrument washers and flash sterilizers. This position requires coverage for after hour/emergency procedures; the hours of operation are: - Monday through Friday 5pm to 8am - 8a to 8a on Saturday/Sunday This is a shared position with multiple technicians on the schedule and based on availability of each person.
Nice To Haves
- Have at least one year of animal/clinic experience
- Able to work this position for at least two years
- Ability to effectively maintain a working environment while in stressful situations
- Ability to effectively communicate with employees/staff of various levels and responsibilities
- Able to accept constructive criticism and maintain a positive attitude at work
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds
- Must be able to bend, kneel, pull, push, twist and stand for extended periods of time
- Have a working cell phone
- Knowledge of animal care and nursing
- Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy
- At least a two year commitment due to the extensive training process
Responsibilities
- ensure that patients are prepped in a timely fashion
- prepares patient for surgery in accordance with hospital standard
- assembles surgical supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedures
- maintains aseptic techniques and actively monitors situations which could lead to breaches in aseptic technique
- transports patients to/from surgical suite
- positions patients according to surgical type
- cleans OR suites and instrumentation/equipment according to hospital standard
- operate a variety of machines such as scoping equipment, power equipment, instrument washers and flash sterilizers
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
