Sterile Processing Technician-Friendship Hospital For Animals

Friendship Hospital For Animals is seeking a Veterinary Sterile Processing Technician to join our team.

We are willing to train the right candidate!

You may need to start at an assistant level and follow a training program.

The sterile processing technician helps maintain an efficient workflow in our busy surgical service.

A successful candidate for this position should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, detail oriented, able to multitask, and able to take initiative.

Technicians should be able to work Tue-Fri closing shift -8pm Assistants may be asked to work a day shift during the week.

What We Offer (REWARDS):

Schedules that allow a REAL work-life harmony

Supportive and collaborative team environment

All the cool medical procedures and cases

Education and professional growth including onsite training programs and CE allowance for credentialed technicians

Competitive compensation

Wellness Care- Medical, dental, vision, 401(K), HSA, mind-body, gym reimbursement, scrub allowance, petcare discounts, metro discounts and so much more

Opportunities for community involvement

What you will be doing (THE MISSION):

Assisting the lead in creating protocols and training assistants

Assist with setting up and breaking down of operating rooms

Decontaminate, clean, inspect, package and sterilize a wide variety of instruments and items according to proper procedure

Set-up and breakdown of equipment used in the operating room

Basic veterinary assisting including restraint and animal husbandry

Working in and around a sterile field; assist with handing instruments to surgeon during procedures

Multitasking

Other Duties as assigned

What you have as a Technician:

1-2 years experience in Sterile Processing

Certification (CRCST) from the HSPA or equivalent organization

Attention to detail/able to produce high quality work

Able to memorize and master large amounts of detailed information (instruments, protocols)

Can be a team player (can work together to complete tasks) and can self-motivate when working alone

Can balance quality with efficiency (without sacrificing personal well-being)

Can understand the importance & effective practice of sterility, good hygiene and proper workflows

Excellent communication skills-- both verbal and written

Ability to effectively solve problems and make decisions as needed.

Ability to multi-task in a stressful environment

Ability to stand for long periods of time

Ability to work around a variety of animals

Ability to lift up to 50-75lbs

full-time

We're exclusively seeking individuals who embrace a nurturing, cooperative, and ethical environment, where genuine individuals come together to share knowledge, uplift one another and enhance the health and happiness of our patients, clients, team members, and the community. Of course having fun while doing so is a non-negotiable! Be the first to check us out: Website: FB: friendship hospital Meet Our Hospital: Friendship Hospital for Animals is a top-tier AAHA Accredited veterinary hospital providing compassionate patient care including wellness, emergency and specialized care. Our range of specialized departments includes critical care, radiology, anesthesiology, oncology, ophthalmology, neurology/neurosurgery, cardiology, dermatology, internal medicine/hemodialysis, rehab therapy, and surgery. Our facility is equipped with cutting-edge MRI and CT technology, a dedicated ICU, long-term ventilator capability, and onsite hemodialysis. We are constantly evolving to provide the most advanced, state-of-the art comprehensive care. We believe in sharing our knowledge with the community through continuing education, externships, internships and residency programs. Located in Washington D.C among historic neighborhoods and in close proximity to great food, entertainment, parks and history.