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Student Worker - Surgical Services
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Requisition Number
Stu04953P
Home Org Name
Clinical Sciences
Division Name
College of Veterinary Medicine
Position Title
Student Worker - Surgical Services
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Job Summary
The Student Worker in Surgical Services plays a vital role in supporting the daily operations of the surgical department. This position is ideal for students interested in veterinary medicine, surgical care, or healthcare operations. The role involves maintaining cleanliness, managing supplies, and assisting with surgical procedures.
Essential Functions
- Maintain stock in operating rooms, sterile supply room, and sterile processing area
- Put away supply orders promptly
- Pick up items from pharmacy and store them appropriately
- Perform daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning tasks using proper protocols
- Clean and disinfect operating rooms post-procedure following decontamination standards
- Assist technicians during surgical cases, including:
- Assisting with case setup and room turnover
- Aseptic opening of items
- Patient transport
- Gown and glove of faculty, residents, and 4th-year veterinary students
- Confirming patient checklist
- Collaborate with surgical services staff to ensure smooth operations
- Assist with pre-surgical aseptic prep and other patient care duties under supervision
- Support sterile processing with tasks including restocking, cleaning, instrument cleaning, decontamination, and sterilization
- Participate in hands-on cross-training in anesthesia, including assisting with patient preparation, assisting with transportation of patients, cleaning and restocking, and observation of anesthetic procedures without performing anesthetic monitoring or drug administration.
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
- Currently enrolled as a student at Auburn University
- Interest in veterinary medicine
- Ability to follow detailed protocols and maintain a sterile environment
- Strong communication and organizational skills
Preferred Qualifications
Pay Rate
$11.00/hour
Work Hours
Maximum of 20 hours/week
City position is located in:
Auburn
State position is located:
AL
Posting Detail Information
Posting Date
01/09/2026
Closing Date
03/31/2026
Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement
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