Cage Washer

Roles & Responsibilities

• Perform equipment routine start-up and shut down procedures
• Maintain sanitary conditions of cage washing rooms and other related areas, such as hallways and storage areas
• Perform all duties listed on the daily schedule
• Operate motorized cleaning equipment
• Maintain daily upkeep of assigned area
• Report incidents and hazardous conditions to supervisor
• Comply with safety rules, policies, and procedures
• Stop at risk behavior of others and self
• Perform work assignments in a team with other employees
• Perform repetitive tasks
• Maintain clean work area
• Follow all protocols, company procedures, policies, and rules
• Talk with lead, supervisor, co-workers, managers, and customers in a professional manner
• Fill in during staff shortage
• Use proper personal protective equipment
• Present a professional appearance and conduct
• Understand customer service and satisfaction
• Understand reporting systems, and the environment
• Assist in installation of caging and other facility equipment
• Process all waste bedding material using either a vacuum bedding disposal or HEPA filtered bedding disposal unit; wear appropriate personal protective equipment when handling waste bedding
• Operate mechanical cage wash units according to department standard operating procedures and manufacturer instructions; report all deficiencies immediately to the Supervisor
• Stage cage components into units using appropriate bedding and enrichment material; ensure cage components are excellent working condition and report and deficits to the Supervisor immediately
• Operate steam autoclaves to sterilize equipment as required; ensure proper sterilization using cycle assurance indicators record all results on the Autoclave Assurance Log; report failures immediately to the Supervisor

Qualification

• High School Diploma / GED with 6 months – 1 year of experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Successful completion of Cage Wash Pre-Screening Assessment required
• Ability to read and write in English to understand basic safety instructions and take direction from supervisors; communicate effectively with patients, staff and respond to basic questions
• Basic familiarity with computers; ability to navigate at a basic level within web-based applications. An understanding of GxP principles is preferred