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BluePearl Veterinary Sterile Processing in Portland, Oregon
BluePearl Specialty + Emergency Pet Hospital in NE Portland (Hollywood) , is looking for a Full Time Sterile Processing Associate.
About Us: Our team is focused on changing what it means to work in Emergency/Specialty Medicine. We are team member focused, with a Culture of respect, compassion, empathy, and inclusivity. Roaring laughter, collaboration and best intentions fill our days, with an amazingly skilled team of DVMs with services in Emergency/ICU, Critical Care, Ophthalmology, Surgery, and Internal Medicine. We offer competitive pay with shift differentials and growth opportunities! We are on the forefront of positive mental health for the Veterinary industry, with licensed social workers and great mental health benefits!
Job Duties
-Maintenance for all pack room equipment necessary for all departments
-Maintenance for all operating room/surgery related equipment, ER included
-Monitor and organize results of sterile processing tests
-Restocking of pack room, surgery suites, and other sterile equipment storage areas daily
-Stock items that can be re-sterilized and/or used to create other packs
-Maintaining and recording inventory and placing a weekly order to our purchasing coordinator
-Maintain entire hospital back stock of suture
- Assisting in providing care for surgical patients (pre-op, intra-op, and post-op), as needed
-Maintaining cleanliness of the operating room after each surgery and performing a monthly deep clean
-Setting up for multiple surgeries and procedures a day while turning over the suite quickly for emergent cases through the ER
- organize, clean, and sterilize (Ethylene oxide and steam) all sterile supplies for the hospital
-Research best practices for central sterile processing
-Maintain and update educational resources for other members in the hospital to refer to
-Train current and new staff members on central sterile processing at BluePearl
Why BluePearl?
Apply now to join our team of hard-working individuals that rise to the occasion to prioritize patient care and quality, and maintain comradery through light heartedness, fun, and laughter. Let’s make a difference together!
Benefits Overview:
Health, dental, and vision
Employer paid STD, LTD, and Life
CE Allowance and Licensing Fees
Free Access to VETgirl, Vetfolio, and @Dove
Access to 1000’s of CE videos in BluePearl University
Career development opportunities
In-House CE every 3rd Thursday
Market Trainer with VTS in ECC
Annual Merit Increase
$200 uniform credit
Wellness Benefits
12 Free Therapy Sessions
Access to BluePearl Social Work
EAP
Wellness Ambassadors are trained and onsite.
Talkspace
Able To
Calm App
Accrual-based PTO and 48 hours Floating Holiday Pay
Trupanion Pet Insurance - BluePearl pays 50% of premiums and deductibles
Supplemental Voluntary Benefits
Mars, Inc Employer Benefits
_BluePearl is committed to a diverse work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity employer, and each applicant will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual or affectional preference, or gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace. _