Small Animal Operating Room Service On-Call Technician (OPS)

University of Florida • Gainesville, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Small Animal Operating Room Service On-Call Technician responsible for surgical preparation, aseptic technique, and pre-surgical treatments. The role involves ensuring timely patient prepping, assembling surgical supplies, maintaining aseptic techniques, transporting and positioning patients, and cleaning OR suites and equipment. The technician will also operate various machines like scoping equipment, power equipment, instrument washers, and flash sterilizers. This is an on-call position providing coverage for after-hour and emergency procedures, with hours from Monday through Friday 5 PM to 8 AM, and 8 AM to 8 AM on Saturday/Sunday. It is a shared position with multiple technicians, scheduled based on individual availability.

Requirements

• Health Assessment Required
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs
• Must be able to bend, kneel, pull, push, twist and stand for an extended period of time
• Have a working cell phone

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
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees