Surgical Technician

NAMSA•Minneapolis, MN

7d•$15 - $30

About The Position

The Surgical Technician prepares surgical and cath lab suites for procedures and supports surgical interventional procedures. The role includes monitoring anesthesia and animal vital signs, administering medications, performing euthanasia, collecting and processing laboratory samples, and assisting with software-driven equipment, fluoroscopy, and 3D imaging. The technician provides professional customer service to clients, maintains and sterilizes instruments and surgical packs, and operates, cleans, and maintains anesthesia machines, autoclaves, and other surgical equipment. The role also includes keeping cath labs, operating rooms, and storerooms organized, clean, and stocked. The work involves regular exposure to animals, blood and body fluids, fluoroscopy, sharps, and gases, as well as occasional exposure to other specified hazards. The position requires standing for extended periods, precise handwork, and lifting or moving materials.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline or Associate of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology.
0–2 years of related work experience.

Nice To Haves

Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) or ALAT certification.
Knowledge of research animal physiology, pharmacology, and general animal care.

Responsibilities

Prepare surgical and cath lab suites for procedures by setting up instruments and stocking study-specific supplies.
Monitor anesthesia and animal vital signs during surgical interventional procedures.
Administer medications during procedures.
Perform euthanasia.
Collect laboratory samples, including blood and urine, and process them for analysis.
Assist with specialized software-driven equipment, fluoroscopy, and 3D imaging in support of procedures.
Provide professional customer service to clients and respond to client requests.
Wash, dry, and properly store surgical instruments; assemble surgical packs and process sterile packs using an autoclave or ethylene oxide.
Operate, clean, and maintain gas anesthesia machines, autoclaves, and other routinely used surgical equipment.
Keep cath labs, operating rooms, and the general storeroom clean, organized, and stocked as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.