Dental Sterilization Technician - 994448

NSU•Fort Lauderdale, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Nova Southeastern University (NSU) is seeking a Dental Sterilization Technician to join their College of Dental Medicine. This role is responsible for sterilizing dental instruments according to OSHA and infection control standards, collecting and dispensing dental instruments, and maintaining sterilization supplies. NSU offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, and is a tobacco-free university.

Requirements

Ability to understand and interpret state and OSHA rules and regulations regarding sterilization procedures, and infection control.
Ability to enter and verify information with accuracy.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Proactive, punctual and reliable.
Ability to communicate effectively with others.
Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and supervisory staff at all levels.
May be exposed to short, intermittent, and/or prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties.
May be required to accomplish job duties using various types of equipment/supplies, to include but not limited to sterilization machinery, plastic wrappings, pens, pencils and computer keyboards.
Ability to lift dental instrumentation trays.
Exposed to dental materials or chemicals used in dental operatories or laboratories including, but not limited to latex, acrylic, glutaraldehyde, etc.
High School Diploma or Equivalent

Nice To Haves

Computer skills.
One year (1) experience in a dental oral hospital setting.

Responsibilities

Sterilizes instruments for students and faculty to ensure compliance with OSHA and CDC regulations.
Maintains infection control areas to ensure compliance with OSHA and state regulations.
Maintains sterilization supplies to ensure availability of instruments for students and faculty.
Dispenses and collects supplies and equipment to ensure operational efficiency.
Collects data and maintains reports to ensure proper infection control standards are met.
Performs other duties as assigned.