Central Sterile Student Worker - Oregon State University : Job Details

Position Details Position Information Job Title Central Sterile Student Worker Appointment Type Student Employee Job Location Corvallis Position Appointment Percent 100% Appointment Basis 12 Pay Method Hourly Pay Period 16th - 15th of the following month Pay Date Last working day of the month Remote or Hybrid option?Min Hourly Rate $15.05 (Standard); $14.05 (Non-Urban); $16.30 (Portland Metro) Max Hourly Rate $21.50 (Standard); $19.50 (Non-Urban); $22.00 (Portland Metro) Position Summary This recruitment will be used to fill one (1) part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) student employee position for the Vetrinary Teaching Hospital at Oregon State University (OSU). This position is located at the Small Animal Hospital in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Magruder Hall. The purpose of the Student central sterile assistant is to help maintain the hospital and associated equipment. The position is detail oriented and requires self-motivation. Transferable Skill DevelopmentOSU is committed to ensuring students are prepared for success after graduation through intentional skill development as student employees. The competencies students develop while working at OSU are defined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) as the essential skills employers seek in their hires. In this position, students learn and build vital career-readiness skills in the primary areas below: Communication, Critical Thinking, Professionalism, TechnologyPosition Duties Duties include but are not limited to; cleaning, packaging, and sterilizing surgical instruments. Washing, drying folding surgical linens and scrubs. Delivering sterilized instruments/equipment to appropriate departments and locations throughout the veterinary teaching hospital. Maintaining the central sterilization environment. Minimum Qualifications Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here:

• Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study
• Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment
• Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard
  • High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program
  • Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term
  • Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term*
  • Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term
  • Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term*

*International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered full-time by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A reduced course load is approved by the Office of International Services (OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center. Additional Required Qualifications Experience and/or familiarity working with and around small animals (dogs and cats). Basic knowledge of medical terminology, small animal anatomy and veterinary surgical instruments. Must be responsible, reliable, self-motivated and detail oriented. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, and push/pull up to 200 pounds. Preferred (Special) Qualifications Previous experience in a hospital or veterinary setting is preferred. This would be an ideal position for a pre-veterinary or animal sciences student with an interest in small animals (dogs and cats). Working Conditions / Work Schedule This position requires 15 to 20 hours per week, generally between the hours of 10am and 5pm Monday through Friday (usually late morning and afternoon hours). Employees should be prepared for exposure to cleaning chemicals, loud noises, animal blood or tissue, unpleasant or noxious odors. Posting Detail Information Posting Number P12402SE Number of VacanciesAnticipated Appointment Begin Date 09/15/2025 Anticipated Appointment End DatePosting Date 08/22/2025 Full Consideration DateClosing Date 08/29/2025 Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / Student - open to ALL qualified/eligible students Special Instructions to Applicants When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents: 1. A Resume/Vita 2. A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position 3. Schedule for fall term and availability for winter break For additional information please contact: Dave Meyer: [email protected] We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status. OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire. Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval.