Port City Veterinary Referral Hospital, located in Portsmouth, NH is looking for a full-time central sterilization attendant to join the team. This is an entry level position and a great opportunity to join our team of caring and compassionate professionals. We offer benefits starting on your first day! 

　　The  Central Sterilization attendant is the center of all activity involving the cleaning and sterilizing of supplies and equipment needed for veterinary specialty surgery and other patient care areas. They are responsible for the cleaning, sterilization, set-up and break-down of all surgical instruments, equipment and maintaining gas and steam sterilizers. This position is vital in maintaining sterile conditions for all surgeries performed within our specialty hospital.  Pack room Attendants interact with personnel from all areas of the hospital and support multiple teams. 

　　Essential Functions

　　Collaboration with department supervisors to ensure adequate sterile supplies for daily case load

　　Decontaminating, inspecting, assembly, wrapping, sterilization and distribution of surgical supplies and equipment to appropriate areas

　　Disinfecting and setting up surgical suites

　　Use of steam and ETO sterilizers

　　Equipment maintenance and inspection

　　Instrument inspection and maintenance

　　Inventory control

　　Monitoring of expiration dates on sterile equipment and supplies

　　Routine testing of autoclaves and reporting of results

　　Disinfection of linens for use in the OR

　　Scheduled detailed cleaning tasks of equipment, ORs, and pack room to maintain proper cleanliness standards of a surgical areas

　　Other duties as assigned

　　Hours to include evening and weekend shifts

　　Skills and Experience:

　　Excellent interpersonal, influential, and organizational skills

　　Must show initiative and ability to prioritize workloads under stressful situations

　　Motivated to work independently and in team settings

　　Critical thinking and problem solving skills

　　Ability to work efficiently while maintaining a high attention to detail

　　Knowledge of surgical instrumentation, processing, and sterilization is preferred

　　CRCST/CBSPD and/or experience in a veterinary specialty surgical service preferred but not required

　　Compensation

　　Based on experience

　　Annual wage adjustments

　　About Port City Referral Hospital

　　Port City’s mission is to advance the veterinary profession through our leadership in medicine, education, business and promotion of the human-animal bond. We encourage and empower our technicians to utilize their skills, have input into case management and patient care, think critically, work autonomously, further their knowledge and education, and pursue specialty certification if so desired.

　　Benefits of Working at Port City Veterinary Referral Hospital: 

　　Compensation is based on experience and skill level. Full-time benefits include health with an optional 100% employer paid plan, dental, vision, disability and life insurances, flex-spending accounts, 401(k), Employee Assistance Program, paid time off, uniforms, and a generous CE allowance.

　　Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.

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