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.
Deliver and inventory equipment distributed to and received from clinics.
Ensures appropriate sterilization of glassware and specified waste of the research facilities.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
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.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.
Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care expenses.
Tuition assistance for employees, spouses, and dependent children.
Generous retirement plans (Basic, Matching, and Supplemental) with TIAA and Vanguard options.
Substantial time away from work for relaxation, vacation, personal affairs, illness, or family time.
Long-Term Care Insurance.
Wellness programs and resources.
Professional and Personal Development resources.
Access to a wide range of University resources, cultural, and recreational activities.
Discounts on arts and entertainment, transportation, mortgages, new cars, cellular phone service, movie tickets, and theme parks.
Flexible work options including non-traditional work hours, locations, and job structures.
Home ownership assistance program (forgivable loan).
Adoption assistance reimbursement.