Position Details
Position Information
| Requisition Number |
S4443P |
| Home Org Name |
Clinical Sciences |
| Division Name |
College of Veterinary Medicine |
| Position Title |
OR/Surgical Technician |
| Job Class Code |
ID07A-C |
| Appointment Status |
Full-time |
| Part-time FTE |
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| Limited Term |
No |
| Limited Term Length |
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| Job Summary |
Do you need a change of pace? Are you wanting to try something exciting and new? We have the perfect opportunity for you to showcase your skills and put your education and experience to use!
Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking applicants for an
OR/Surgical Technician to be responsible for ensuring operating rooms are prepared for surgical procedures, aseptic preparation, positioning of patients, sterilization of instruments and supplies, and posting charges. The duties of the OR/Surgical Technician position are equivalent to a circulating nurse in human medicine.
Formal AU title: Tech, Surgical Services
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| Essential Functions |
- Opening sterile items with aseptic technique for the surgery team and back table and performs preoperative surgical scrub.
- Communicating with surgical personnel and sterile processing personnel to ensure instruments and supplies are available for procedures.
- Anticipating additional supplies needed during surgical procedures.
- Assisting with recording and posting charges for items used during surgical procedures.
- Assisting in restocking and maintaining inventory in the operating rooms and sterile processing department.
- Assisting with cleaning, decontaminating, and sterilizing instruments and supplies.
- Assisting with maintaining and cleaning operating rooms. May perform daily and monthly maintenance and cleaning.
- Positioning patients for surgery according to surgeon's preference. Patients to include cats, dogs, ferrets, birds, horses, cows, goats, zoo animals, and numerous others.
- Assisting in assembling surgical case carts according to pick lists.
- Assisting surgical team with gowning and gloving.
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| Why Work at Auburn? |
Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
We're Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.
Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle! |
Minimum Qualifications
| Minimum Qualifications |
Level I
- High school diploma or equivalent and 1 year of experience in Surgical Services or Practices OR Associate's Degree or Vocational Certificate - Surgical Technology, Veterinary Technology, or related field and 0 years of Surgical Services or Practices.
Level II
- High school diploma or equivalent -and 2 years of experience in Surgical Services or Practices OR Associate's Degree or Vocational Certificate - Surgical Technology, Veterinary Technology, or related field and 1 year of Surgical Services or Practices.
Level III
- High school diploma or equivalent - and 4 years of experience in Surgical Services or Practices OR Associate's Degree or Vocational Certificate - Surgical Technology, Veterinary Technology, or related field and 2 years of Surgical Services or Practices.
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Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications
| Minimum Skills and Abilities |
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| Minimum Technology Skills |
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| Minimum License and Certifications |
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Desired Qualifications
| Desired Qualifications |
- Experience working in a veterinary hospital and knowledge of surgical instruments and sterile techniques is desired.
CRCST - Certified and Registered Central Service Technician and/or CSPDT - Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Tech are desired. |
Posting Detail Information
| Salary Range |
$33,460 - $58,300 |
| 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. |
| City position is located in: |
Auburn |
| State position is located: |
Alabama |
| List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position |
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| Posting Date |
05/07/2025 |
| Closing Date |
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| Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement |
It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. The Office of Equal Opportunity Compliance (
EOC) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the Auburn University community. Please visit their
website to learn more. |
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
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| Quick Link for Internal Postings |
https://www.auemployment.com/postings/53388 |
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Auburn
$33,460 - $58,300
May 07, 2025