Surgery Technician I

Job Description

Job Description

Role Summary

The Surgical Technician I will engage in surgical support services such as animal preparation, note taking, anesthesia monitoring, study setup, surgical record review, and facilitating surgical staff in completing studies in a timely, efficient, and accurate manner.

Role Responsibilities

• Assist with operation maintenance of surgical equipment.
• Stocking standard surgical supplies.
• Sterilization and preparation of surgical suites, equipment, and tools.
• Surgical sanitation and aseptic technique with surgical site preparation.
• Drug calculation and administration including eye drops, topical, subcutaneous, intravenous, intramuscular, intraperitoneal, and catheter placement.
• Use of anesthesia machines including anesthesia monitoring, assessment of depth, patient monitoring, and vital sign monitoring.
• Intubation/extubation, induction of anesthesia, ventilation.
• Paper and electronic data collection, including detailed observations, note-taking, and data review.
• Ability to handle common laboratory species.
• Assisting with or performing humane euthanasia procedures as necessary.
• Waste management including proper disposal of biohazard materials and chemicals.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Role Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in animal or life sciences with a minimum of 6 months experience preferred.
• SRA or ALAT certification preferred. Required to begin the application process for SRA certification within 2 years of hire.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office core applications and the ability to learn and use additional applications.
• Good written and oral communication skills.

Behavioral Expectations

• Self-motivation
• Teamwork
• Coachability

Special Requirements

• This role will spend approximately 15% of time in an office setting and 85% of time in the laboratory.  There will be exposure to animal pathogens and chemicals. There will be handling of, and/or exposure to, animal tissues and zoonotic organisms.
• Ability to don and wear personal protective gear, including N95 masks and respirators.
• Physical activity includes lifting (up to 50lbs), carrying (up to 40lbs for up to 50 feet), pushing/pulling (up to 75lbs force), reaching, gripping/pinching, standing, and ascending ladders without restriction.
• Ability to spend most of the day standing or walking.
• Ability to work beyond typical work schedule including evenings, weekends, and extended shifts with short notice.