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** Surgery Inventory and Equipment Specialist - Veterinary Technician or Assistant**
**Job Category****:** Veterinary Assistants & Technicians **Requisition Number****:** VETER003033 Showing 1 location **Job Details**
**Description**
**This is a Full Time 40hr a week position**
**THE POSITION:**
The Surgery Inventory and Equipment Specialists main responsibilities are to create and maintain appropriate inventory stocks; To source, maintain and repair specialist equipment needed by the surgery and anesthesia departments of the MSPCA-Angell Boston hospital and to troubleshoot and repair equipment when in use.
Some of the duties include:
* Order and maintain inventory of equipment: to include (but not limited to) all surgical equipment and minimum/maximum stock levels. E.g. gas and steam sterilizers, oxygen and nitrogen tanks, CO2 lasers, laparoscopic/arthroscopic towers and equipment, anesthesia machines, multiparameter monitors, ventilators, operating tables, cautery units, smoke evacuators, convective warming devices (Bair huggers), Hot dog warmers, water blankets, IV fluid pumps, syringe pumps, clippers, etc.
* Order and maintain inventory of supplies: to include (bot not limited to) all surgery supplies and minimum/ maximum stock levels. E.g. surgical plates, screws, fracture sets, specialty sets, laparoscopic/arthroscopic sets, surgical gowns, surgical packs, suture material, cleaning supplies, pharmaceuticals, etc.
* Research products requested by managers and doctors to obtain the best fit equipment and instrumentation for the department and hospital.
* Work as on the floor equipment specialist, resolving equipment malfunctions ensuring a smooth flow of the day.
* Work on the clinical floor as a surgery assistant or technician when needed.
**WHO WE ARE:**
The Boston MSPCA-Angell is one of the oldest and most venerable humane organizations in the world, and working in an environment that clearly delivers on its mission of advancing the health and welfare of animals adds an important dimension to our work.
**APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS:**
We are looking for applicants with at least 3 years of surgical exclusive experience. Experience with inventory management and maintenance is preferred. As this position requires excellent verbal and written communication skills, we require applicants to include a cover letter showcasing your writing skills.
**OUR BENEFITS:**
Our compensation package includes health, dental and life insurance, 403(b) retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays, sick, and vacation time, employee discounts for pet health care, and free on-site parking.
**If you are interested in working for an organization where your work is an important part of a respected and caring non-profit, this may be the career change you are looking for.**
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