Sterile Processing Assistant
Core
Cleaning, sterilizing, preparing, and distributing surgical instruments and medical equipment to support patient care in a veterinary setting.
Role type
Sterile Processing Assistant
Builds
Sterile instrument sets and equipment for surgeries and procedures
Domain
Veterinary healthcare
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Cleaning and disinfection, instrument inspection and assembly, sterilization equipment operation, infection control practices, damage identification, room preparation
Preferred skills
Certified Sterile Processing Technician License, veterinary experience
Technologies
Sterilization equipment
Responsibilities
Clean, disinfect, inspect, assemble, package, and sterilize surgical instruments and equipment; Maintain proper sterile technique and infection control practices; Prepare and distribute sterile instruments and supplies for surgeries and procedures; Collect and decontaminate used instruments and equipment; Identify damaged instruments and report items requiring repair or replacement; Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot sterilization equipment; Clean, disinfect, and prepare surgical and procedure rooms before and after use