Surgical Technician

Job TitlePrepares surgical and cath lab suites for procedures, including setting up instruments and stocking study-specific supplies. Monitors anesthesia and animal vitals during surgical interventional procedures. Administers medications intra-procedure. Performs euthanasia. Collects laboratory samples, such as blood and urine, and processes them for analysis. Assists with specialized software-driven equipment, fluoroscopy and 3D imaging, etc. in support of procedures. Provides customer service to clients through professional interactions and by responding to client requests. Prepares and maintains surgical instruments through washing, drying and proper storage. Assembles surgical packs and processes sterile packs via autoclave or ethylene oxide. Operates, cleans and maintains gas anesthesia machines, autoclave and other surgical equipment routinely utilized. Maintains an efficient and clean work area by organizing and re-stocking cath labs, operating rooms, and the general storeroom as needed. Other duties as assigned.Qualifications & Technical CompetenciesBachelor's degree in scientific discipline or Associate of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology required. 0-2 years related work experience. Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) or ALAT certification preferred. Knowledge of research animal physiology, pharmacology and general animal care preferred.Working ConditionsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to fluoroscopy, occasionally required to work within a Bio-Safety-Level 2 (BSL2) environment, and on rare occasions is exposed to faxitron x-ray imaging. The employee is required to wear protective lead clothing ranging in weight from 12 lbs. to 21 lbs. during all radiographic exposure. The employee is regularly exposed to, and must handle and come in contact with, a variety of livestock, domestic and laboratory animals, as well as their blood and body fluids. The employee regularly works with sharps, and gasses such as CO2 and isoflurane, and is occasionally exposed to wet conditions (non-weather), toxic or caustic chemicals, and zoonotic diseases. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and occasionally loud. Hearing protection is required in designated areas and when performing specific tasks. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, and to use hands and fingers to perform meticulous sutures, incisions, and other tasks The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds with assistance. The employee may be required to view computer monitors and stand for extended periods of time. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, the ability to see a full range of colors, the ability to adjust focus, and exceptional spatial acuity and visual-kinesthetic coordination.Pay RangePay Range Minimum: $14.81 Pay Range Target: $23.00 Pay Frequency: Hourly Please Note: Individual base pay depends on various factors, in addition to primary work location, such as complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills.