Instrument Sterilization Attendant A/B, Penn Dental Medicine

University of Pennsylvania

4d•$17 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Instrument Sterilization Attendants with Penn Dental Medicine provide services and support to academic clinics and research facilities. Members of the sterilization team support patient care and research by providing efficient, productive and successful management of sterilization protocols.

Requirements

Instrument Sterilization Tech A: An Associate's Degree or two year college equivalent and 0 to 1 year of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Instrument Sterilization Tech B: An Associate's Degree or two year college equivalent and 1 to 2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Must be able to push or pull up to 150 lbs. and lift up to 100 lbs.
Must be able to follow detailed oral and written instructions.
The ideal candidate will thrive in a team-oriented, fast-paced working environment.

Nice To Haves

Dental or medical background helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

Prepare, decontaminate, and disinfect instruments, set-up and instrument sterilization.
Ensures sterilization protocols are adhered as per manufacturer and policy.
Distribute and collect instrument supplies and laboratory equipment utilizing scanning equipment.
Provide customer service and patient care support in dispensing areas of assigned dental clinics.
Delivers and inventories equipment distributed to and received from clinics.
Ensures appropriate sterilization of glassware and specified waste of the research facilities.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Provide and maintain expertise in innovative solutions focused on the responsible stewardship of Penn Dental Medicine and its community experience.
May be required to work occasional weekends and/or overtime as needed for preparation of student licensing exams.
Candidate must be available to work a scheduled shift of 11:30AM – 8:30PM, Monday through Friday.