Surgery Team Student Employee

Auburn University • Auburn, AL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Surgery Team Student Employee works as the operating room circulator during after-hours emergency cases at Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine’s JT Vaughan Large Animal Teaching Hospital. The student assists faculty and house officers by preparing the patient and operating room, retrieving sterile supplies, opening items aseptically, and recording items on a pick sheet. The role also includes assisting with patient positioning and aseptic preparation, then cleaning the operating room, equipment, and instruments after surgery.

The position requires on-call coverage on weeknights from 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. the following morning, and all day and night on weekends and holidays. Shifts are assigned through a rotating monthly signup schedule posted by the After Hours Team Lead. The student reports directly to the Large Animal Surgical Services supervisor.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled Auburn University undergraduate student, or a current first- or second-year Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine student in good academic standing with a GPA of 2.5 or above.

Nice To Haves

• Some surgical or emergency experience.

Responsibilities

• Sign up for on-call shifts for weeknights, weekends, and holidays for large animal after-hours emergency surgery cases.
• Set up the operating room after hours using aseptic technique.
• Assist with patient positioning and aseptic preparation.
• Gown and glove surgeons, house officers, and veterinary students for surgery.
• Perform the initial operating room checklist with the surgeon to confirm patient and procedure identification.
• Open instrument packs, drape kits, single instruments, and expendable supplies using aseptic technique.
• Retrieve items from sterile supply as needed during surgery.
• Maintain patient charge sheets.
• Clean and decontaminate the operating room, equipment, and instruments after surgery.
• Prepare the operating room and emergency supplies for the next emergency case.

Benefits

• Valuable work experience and opportunities to explore interests, identify strengths, and inform future career goals.
• Opportunities to build connections and potential mentorship relationships with faculty, staff, and fellow students.
• The opportunity to contribute to Auburn’s academic experience and work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed