Sterile Processing Assistant
Alliance Animal Health•Village of Orchard Park, NY
•$18 - $22•Onsite
About The Position
The Sterile Processing Assistant is responsible for cleaning, sterilizing, preparing, and distributing surgical instruments and medical equipment while following strict infection control and safety standards to support patient care.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of sterile processing or surgical technician experience required
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to accurately clean, inspect, assemble, and prepare surgical instruments.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, think critically, and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
- Capable of managing multiple responsibilities while maintaining accuracy and efficiency.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a veterinary healthcare team.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Sterile Processing Technician License preferred.
- 2+ years of veterinary experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Clean, disinfect, inspect, assemble, package, and sterilize surgical instruments and equipment.
- Maintain proper sterile technique and infection control practices.
- Prepare and distribute sterile instruments and supplies for surgeries and procedures.
- Collect and decontaminate used instruments and equipment.
- Identify damaged instruments and report items requiring repair or replacement.
- Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot sterilization equipment.
- Clean, disinfect, and prepare surgical and procedure rooms before and after use.
Benefits
- flexible schedules
- paid time off
- quality benefits
- continuing education opportunities
- special rate employee pet care
- Shift differentials
- health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
- Paid Bereavement Program
- Paid Parental Leave Program
- Competitive Compensation
- Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
- Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
- Career Development Opportunities
- Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
- Personal Pet Discounts
- Holiday Pay
- Uniform Allowance
- Bonuses
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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