Cagewash Technician I - ARC

Overview

Valid Ohio driver’s license and proof of auto insurance is required by hospital policy. Must pass a motor vehicle background inspection, insurance eligibility, driving qualifications and training set forth by Nationwide Children’s Hospital and must maintain qualification of insurance guidelines.

Job Description

Summary: Facilitates the cleaning and sterilization of cages and cage accessories using mechanical washers and autoclaves and conducts preventative maintenance of cage wash equipment.

Job Description

Essential Functions: Follows all standard operating procedures and guidelines to ensure personal safety, biosecurity, and compliance with institutional, state, and federal regulations. Processes cages and accessories using mechanical washers and autoclaves. Ensures proper sanitation and sterilization using temperature sensitive indicators and promptly reports failures to supervisory staff and facility engineers. Delivers cages and cage accessories to and from animal holding rooms. Maintains inventory of supplies and equipment in the clean and sterile side of cage wash, animal feed rooms, and other areas as needed. Performs preventive maintenance on washers, autoclaves, racks, automatic watering system, and other caging equipment. Acts as a trainer or an on-boarding partner for newer staff. Education Requirement: High School Diploma or equivalent, required. Licensure Requirement: Valid Ohio driver’s license and proof of auto insurance as required by hospital policy. Must pass motor vehicle background inspection, insurance eligibility, driving qualifications, and training set forth by Nationwide Children’s Hospital and maintain qualification of insurance guidelines.

Certifications

ALAT certification or completion of Lab Animal Research Support Staff certification program, preferred.

Skills

Familiar with specialized animal housing considerations to include infectious agent containment and barrier concepts. Working knowledgeoffederal animal welfare regulations and AAALAC accreditation standards. Working knowledge of animal technician safety precautions. Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Experience

• One year of cage wash, laboratory animal, or other relevant experience, preferred.
• Physical
• Requirements:
• OCCASIONALLY: Biohazard waste, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Chemicals/Medications, Climb stairs/ladder, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Computer skills, Decision Making, Driving motor vehicles (work required) *additional testing may be required, Fume /Gases /Vapors,
• Hot
• Temperatures,
• Interpreting
• Data,
• Lifting /
• Carrying: 21-40 lbs,
• Lifting /
• Carrying: 41-60 lbs,
• Loud
• Noises,
• Patient
• Equipment,
• Pushing /
• Pulling: 41-60 lbs,
• Pushing /
• Pulling: 61-100 lbs,
• Sitting
• Frequently:
• Bend/twist,
• Lifting /
• Carrying: 0-10 lbs,
• Lifting /
• Carrying: 11-20 lbs,
• Machinery,
• Problem solving,
• Pushing /
• Pulling: 0-25 lbs,
• Pushing /
• Pulling: 26-40 lbs,
• Squat/kneel,
• Standing,
• Walking
• CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech,
• Color vision,
• Depth perception,
• Flexing/extending of neck,
• Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Peripheral vision, Reaching above shoulder, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near
• Additional
• Physical
• Requirements performed but not listed above: (not specified) "The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet" The moment you walk through our doors, you feel it. When you meet our patient families, you believe it. And when you talk with anyone who works here, you want to be part of it. Welcome to Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Where Passion Meets Purpose. Here, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are integrated into our core values and practices. We are passionate about building, sustaining and evolving an inclusive and equitable environment. We are seeking individuals who live these values and want to share their experiences and efforts in support of our collective mission. We’re 15,000 strong. And it takes every one of us to improve the lives of the kids we care for, and the kids around the world we’ll never meet. Kids who live healthier, fuller lives because of the knowledge we share. We know it takes a Collaborative Culture to deliver on our promise to provide the very best, innovative care and to foster new discoveries, made possible by the most groundbreaking research. Anywhere. Ask anyone with a Nationwide Children’s badge what they do for a living. They’ll tell you it’s More Than a Job. It’s a calling. It’s a chance to use and grow your talent to make an impact that truly matters. Because here, we exist simply to help children everywhere. Nationwide Children’s Hospital. A Place to Be Proud.