Animal Care / Cage Wash Technician I
National Jewish HealthDenver, CO, United States13 hours ago
Job type
- Full-time
- Part-time
Job descriptionFollows and understands traffic flow patterns for department and area to eliminate cross contamination. Receive and store incoming cage wash supplies; maintain clean and orderly storage room(s). Attention to Detail : Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time. Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed. Initiative : Taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive. Responds quickly; takes independent action, goes above and beyond. Managing Work and Time / Project Management : Effectively managing one's time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently. Effectively manages projects by appropriately focusing attention on the critical few priorities; effectively creates and executes against project timeline based on priorities, resource availability, and other project requirements; effectively evaluates planned approaches, determines feasibility, and makes adjustments when needed. Prioritizes; Makes preparation, schedules, leverages resources, stays focused, communicates time frames, and gathers appropriated information. Accountability : Accepts full responsibility for self and contribution as a team member; displays honesty and truthfulness; confronts problems quickly; displays a strong commitment to organizational success and inspires others to commit to goals; demonstrates a commitment to National Jewish Health. Collaboration / Teamwork : Cooperates with others to accomplish common goals,; works with employees within and across his / her department to achieve shared goals; treats others with dignity and respect and maintains a friendly demeanor; values the contributions of others Be available to work as scheduled and report to work on time. Be willing to accept supervision and work well with others. Be well groomed, appropriately for your role and wear ID Badge visibly. Be in compliance with all departmental and institutional policies, the Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct and completes NetLearning by due date annually. Promotes a workplace culture based on mutual respect and merit, where all individuals are treated fairly and provided with equal opportunity to contribute to the mission and goals of the institution. Adheres to safe working practices and at all times follows all institutional and departmental safety policies and procedures. Wears appropriate PPE as outlined by the infection control policies and procedures. Demonstrates compliance with all state, federal and all other regulatory agency requirements. Education : High school graduate or equivalent required. Work Experience : Prior work experience and AALAS certification at the ALAT level is preferred. Experience working with animals in an animal research setting preferred. Special Training, Certification or Licensure : None Comprehensive Medical Coverage : Multiple Cigna health plans for Colorado, regional office and remote employees. Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) available to pair with some plans. Paid Time Off : Generous PTO accruals to use for vacation and sick days, and six paid holidays, all compliant with Colorado state sick leave regulations. Dental & Vision Plans : Coverage effective the first of the month after hire. Retirement Savings : 403(b) plan with employer contributions after two years. Wellness Incentives : Earn up to $200 annually for preventive health activities. Tuition Reimbursement : Up to $5,250 annually for full-time and part-time employees. Child Care Assistance : Childcare Flex Spending Account (FSA) with annual employer contribution. Loan Forgiveness : Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer. Disability & Life Insurance : Employer-paid plans and optional buy-up choices. Voluntary Benefits : Full suite of coverage options such as Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Plan Exclusive Discounts : Savings on local services, insurance, and RTD bus passes.
Position Summary
Performs daily cage sanitation and sterilization tasks including facility sanitations required to keep animals housed in the Biological Resource Center (BRC) within regulatory compliance and department SOPs. Working as a team to deliver product for facility use on a daily basis.
Essential Duties
- Performs cleaning, sanitation and preparation of clean and soiled caging and accessories in a timely manner in both the clean and dirty cage wash areas.
- Performs safe operation of cage wash machinery including autoclaves, mechanical washers and bedding dispenser, and various equipment within the facility.
- Performs daily maintenance requirements of cage wash equipment and notify supervisor of any equipment malfunctions.
- Performs area and department sanitations.
- Maintains quality control records for cage wash and assigned areas.
- Prepares clean, sterilized caging for facility use each day for the following day.
Other Duties
Competencies
Supervisory or Managerial Responsibility
None
Travel
None
Core Values
Minimum Qualifications
Salary Range : $18.81 - $23.79
Benefits
At National Jewish Health, we recognize that our outstanding faculty and staff are the essence of our organization. For every aspect of health care, our employees are our greatest asset. With that in mind, we have designed a valuable, comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and their families.
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