Tech I/II/III, Surgical Services
- Employer
- Auburn University
- Location
- Alabama, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Oct 1, 2020
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Health & Medicine, Surgery, Veterinary Sciences
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Position Details
Requisition Number
S436P
Home Org Name
Clinical Sciences
Division Name
College of Veterinary Medicine
Position Title
Tech I/II/III, Surgical Services
Job Class Code
ID07 A-C
Appointment Status
Full-time
Part-time FTE
Limited Term
No
Limited Term Length
Job Summary
Responsible for ensuring surgical rooms and instruments are sterilized, equipped, and supplied appropriately.
Essential Functions
Assisting surgeons as needed by retrieving needed surgical instruments and equipment from surgical supply; cleaning operating rooms between surgical cases and making sure rooms are ready for next case; positioning patients for surgery and performing aseptic prep of surgery site; and maintaining cleanliness and sterility of operating rooms; decontamination and sterilization of instrumentation using an autoclave and a vaporized hydrogen peroxide sterilizer; maintenance of surgical packs and instruments.
Education Level
Associate's degree
Field of Study
Degree in Animal Science, Nursing, or related
scientific field.
Years of Experience
Area of Experience
Experience in surgical services practices or care and comfort of animals.
When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience.
Requirements for Additional Job Levels
Level II – Associates degree in a technical or scientific field related to area of assignment plus 2 years of experience in surgical services practices or care and comfort of animals.
Level III – Associates degree in a technical or scientific field related to area of assignment plus 4 years of experience in surgical services practices or care and comfort of animals.
Education Level
Field of Study
Years of Experience
Years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree, at a rate of 2 years per year of required education
Area of Experience
Requirements for Additional Job Levels
Minimum Skills and Abilities
Minimum Technology Skills
Minimum License and Certifications
Desired Qualifications
Experience working in a veterinary hospital and knowledge of surgical instruments and sterile techniques is desired.
Salary Grade
28
Salary Range
$22,300 - $46,700
Job Category
Agricultural/Veterinary Medicine
Working Hours if Non-Traditional
Various working hours between 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. and includes weekends and holidays. Weekend call rotations are required for processing sterile instruments.
List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position
Posting Date
10/01/2020
Closing Date
EEO Statement
AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER . It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Quick Link for Internal Postings
http://www.auemployment.com/postings/19591
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Transcripts
- Letter of Recommendation
- Other
- Other Documentation
- Other Documentation (2)
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How were you made aware of this opportunity?
- AU Employment website
- Employment websites (Indeed, HigherEd Jobs, etc.)
- Veterans Assistance Services
- Disability Assistance Services
- Newspaper
- Professional Journal
- Listserv
- HR email
- Social Media
- State Employment Service
- Walk-in
- Other
- * Do you have an Associate's degree in Animal Science, Nursing,
or related scientific field?
- Yes
- No
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