Student Worker - Small Animal Surgical Services

Position Details

Position Information

Requisition Number Stu03278P Home Org Name Clinical Sciences Division Name College of Veterinary Medicine Position Title Student Worker - Small Animal Surgical Services Working Title (if different from Position Title) Job Summary

This person will be responsible for the daily upkeep of the surgical services department in the small animal teaching hospital, this includes but is not limited to, stocking, inventory, cleaning, ordering supplies, and assisting technicians with surgical cases.

Why should YOU consider student employment at Auburn University?

• Gain valuable work experience! Student employment allows you to explore different interests, identify strengths, and make informed decisions about your future career goals.

• Build your network! Interacting with faculty, staff, and fellow students can lead to valuable connections and potential mentors.

• Make a difference. Have the satisfaction of knowing YOU are a part of providing the premier academic experience at Auburn and the life-changing work our students and employees perform.

Essential Functions

• Maintain stock in operating rooms, sterile supply room, sterile processing area

• Puts away all supply orders in a timely manner

• Maintains assigned daily, weekly and monthly cleaning responsibilities in the surgical services department utilizing proper protocols

• Cleans and disinfects operating rooms after procedures following proper decontamination protocols

• Assists technicians with operating room maintenance during surgical cases - this is includes opening items aseptically, assisting with patient transport, assisting with gowning and gloving of OR faculty, residents, and 4th year veterinary students, confirming patient checklist.

• Picks up items from pharmacy and puts items away accordingly

• Communicates regularly with immediate supervisor if there is equipment that is in need of repairs

• Assists all surgical services staff as needed

• Prioritize tasks to promote quality patient care and timely delivery of items

• May perform pre-surgical aseptic prep and other patient care duties under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinary technician

• May assist with sterile processing duties including instrument cleaning, decontamination, sterile preparation and sterilization

Minimum Qualifications

Undergraduate student enrolled at Auburn University

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in a veterinary hospital or experience with surgical services

Pay Rate $10.00/hour Work Hours 20 City position is located in: Auburn State position is located: Alabama

Posting Detail Information

Posting Date 04/08/2024 Closing Date 08/08/2024 EEO Statement

Auburn University is committed to an inclusive and diverse campus environment. Women, underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

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.

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