Instrument Prep Tech

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INSTRUMENT PREP TECH DESCRIPTION
This position is a quiet, behind the scenes job. Each surgery day requires a follow-up day of preparation. Becaue our clinic performs 30 to 40 spay and neuter surgeries per day, surgery packs with sterile instruments must be prepared for each and every animal in advance. The Instrument Prep Tech is responsible for following proper protocol for instrument cleaning and sterilization. Our surgery center is a certified ASPCA Humane Alliance clinic (the only one in St. Johns County) and follows strict procedures for spay and neuter preparation.

DUTIES

• Clean and sanitize surgical instruments
• Wrap surgical packs with appropriate instruments
• Operate autoclave for sterilization
• Laundry

REQUIREMENTS

• Physically able to do repetitive procedures with hands
• Must be strong enough to wrap packs securely
• Attention to detail. Must be able to follow diagrams and instructions
• Ability to work alone
• Must wear wine colored scrubs (to be purchased by volunteer)
• Background check and signed waiver

TRAINING

There will be an "on the job" training program. You will be paired with an experienced volunteer for several days until you are comfortable enough to perform the required tasks on your own. There will always be staff on hand you can ask if you have any questions.

ABOUT US

The St. Augustine Humane Society promotes healthy, responsible, lifelong pet ownership in our community. We offer many important services to help pet parents keep their pets, rather than relinquishing them to a shelter. Some of the services we offer include our low cost, high volume spay/neuter program, our low cost wellness clinic, positive reinforcement dog training classes, and the pet food pantry. We rely on talented and dedicated volunteers to assist with these programs, and to ensure that all pets and pet parents receive the care and services they need. By offering low-cost veterinary services and serving as a resource center for our community, we are able to provide affordable assistance to all, making our clinic the only one of its kind in St. Johns County.