Central Sterile Supply (CSS)/Surgery Technician

Job Description Our Central Sterile Supply (CSS) Team is essential to delivering safe, efficient, and high-quality surgical care for both large and small animal patients. This role is perfect for detail-oriented professionals who thrive behind the scenes and take pride in supporting life-saving procedures. What You'll Do Support surgical services across three key areas: operating room assistance, patient preparation, and instrumentation management Clean, sterilize, assemble, and maintain surgical instruments to ensure they are procedure-ready at all times Prepare surgical suites and provide intraoperative support to veterinary surgeons and clinical teams Perform patient preparation, including clipping and aseptic surgical site preparation, while maintaining strict sterile protocols Collaborate with specialists in areas such as neurology, orthopedics, and oncology to ensure seamless surgical workflow Help coordinate daily surgical operations, ensuring OR readiness, proper case flow, and team alignment for both scheduled and emergency procedures Maintain accurate tracking and organization of surgical instruments and supplies Schedule & Availability Participation in a rotating on call schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays Must be able to report to the facility within 30 minutes when on call Designated as essential personnel, requiring availability during inclement weather and authorized closings (with additional compensation or leave provided) Certification Requirement Must obtain Certified Registered Central Sterile Technician (CRCST) certification within one year of hire Required Qualifications Working knowledge of basic companion and large animal anatomy and physiology Experience in veterinary care of large and small animals Experience in hospital central sterile supply and operating rooms Strong communication skills Rabies prophylaxis required (provided by employer) Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of surgical suite Knowledge of CSS instrumentation and sterile technique Experience multitasking important duties that all necessary International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM) certified Certified Registered Central Sterile Technician (CRCST) certified Pay Band: 3; salary Overtime Status: Non-Exempt - Eligible for overtime Appointment Type: Restricted Salary Information: Starting at $36,501.00, commensurate with experience Hours per week: 40+ Review Date: open until filled Additional Information: The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check. Equal Opportunity Employer Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Valerie Vaught at View email address on click.appcast.io during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event. We are an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. #J-18808-Ljbffr