CAGE WASH AND MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN at H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center – Tampa, Florida

Position Highlights

The Cage Wash Technician operates cage wash equipment including sanitizing and will perform preventative maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Receives and stores incoming cage wash supplies.
• Prepares cages for cage wash, scrape dirty bedding from cages, clean and disinfect cages, water bottles, racks, and bedding pans on a daily basis.
• Prepares clean, sterilized caging and cleaned/sterilized water bottles for facility use each day for the following day.
• Prepare caging and autoclave as needed. Operates autoclave to sterilize or decontaminate caging equipment.
• Wash and disinfect animal rooms on a scheduled basis.
• Sweep and mop floors, wash walls, and sanitize facilities using common and special cleaning chemicals and equipment on a scheduled basis. Dispose of trash and waste material. Maintain a high level of cleanliness in all areas of the facility.
• Monitors cage wash equipment for malfunctions and report any problems to the supervisor.
• Performs daily maintenance requirements of cage wash equipment and notify supervisor of any equipment malfunctions.
• Ensures that all logbooks, checklists, and other records are completed in a timely fashion.
• Ensures the cage wash area is in compliance with all regulatory guidelines and SOPs.
• Receives and stores incoming cage wash supplies; maintain clean and orderly storage room(s). Maintains inventories of chemicals, indicators, and supplies used in washing and sterilizing operations.
• Stocks storeroom supplies, such as food, bedding, cleaning materials and other supplies.
• Maintains inventories of chemicals, indicators, and supplies used in washing and sterilizing operations.
• Maintains loading dock areas and entry areas in a clean and orderly condition. Removes trash and disposes of appropriately.

Credentials and Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED and six (6) months of animal care experience.
• Able to make decisions effectively and accurately in a fast-paced or changing environment.
• Able to be flexible to meet changing customer needs with minimal disruption and loss of productivity.
• Clearly, effectively and communicates respectfully.
• Must be willing to work and contribute effectively to a team setting.
• Basic computer and data-entry skills.