Sterilization/Dispensing Technician

University of the Pacific • Stockton, CA

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About The Position

Under the immediate supervision of the Clinic Manager, the Sterilization/Dispensing Technician performs duties related to infection control and the sterilization and dispensing areas. The role processes and sterilizes dental instruments and equipment, disinfects portable equipment, maintains sterilization machinery and inventory, and dispenses instruments and supplies according to established procedures. The position is full-time, working eight hours per day, five days per week, with availability for varying shifts, including evenings.

Requirements

• At least one year of experience in a dental or medical setting.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certification in Central Sterilization, or ability to obtain it within 12 months of employment.
• Knowledge of sterilization techniques, dental instruments and materials and their use, dental terminology and procedures, and infection-control protocols and requirements.
• Ability to index and alphabetize accurately; recognize and set up dental instruments; and use an electronic tracking system with bar coding, scanners, and reports provided by tracking software.
• Ability to communicate effectively with faculty, staff, and patients and provide effective assistance to staff and faculty.
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor, apply time-management skills, demonstrate initiative and sound judgment in a fast-paced environment, and work independently or as part of a team.
• Experience and sensitivity working with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Demonstrated experience advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
• Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in the work.
• Availability to work varying shifts, including evenings.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a hospital or health care delivery system is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Receive, clean, wrap, and sterilize dental instruments and equipment, including semi-critical and critical items.
• Disinfect non-critical portable dental equipment.
• Inspect instrument cassettes and packages for completeness and damage, replacing items as needed.
• Operate and assist with maintenance of washing and cleaning sterilization machines, including weekly biological testing of autoclaves.
• Prepare pre-packaged disposable items and dispense instrument cassettes, dental materials, and equipment according to established procedures.
• Maintain accurate inventory of borrowed and returned cassettes, materials, and equipment, and maintain inventory security according to established procedures.
• Order supplies for dispensing windows and restock inventory as needed.
• Maintain a neat, clean, and orderly sterilization room and dispensing area according to established standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the PHCC Assistant Dental Director and the Director.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED