Sterilization Technician

Texas A&M University System • Dallas, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Join the Texas A&M College of Dentistry as a Sterilization Technician! The Sterilization Technician will have the responsibility of sterilizing dental equipment and distributes instrumentation and materials. Our ideal candidate is independently driven and will have a foundational commitment to the success of our college and students. If this is you, we invite you to apply to become a member of our team.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others
• Strong organizational skills

Nice To Haves

• Certified Sterilization

Responsibilities

• Dispenses clinical supplies, materials, and instruments.
• Prepares various specific dental procedure packaging and other consumable packaging.
• Barcodes equipment for tracking and inventory purposes.
• Uses computer systems daily, to check equipment in and out of dispensary areas.
• Identifies and replaces instruments in student kits on a daily basis.
• Prepares student kits for distribution to students.
• Maintains annual inventory of instruments.
• Sterilizes dental equipment, transports equipment to central sterilization for autoclaving, and then transports back to work area.
• Operates ultrasonic cleaners, hand piece cleaners, washer, small and large autoclave.
• Conducts all biological and DART tests to ensure equipment is working properly.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums.
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays.
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month.
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
• Free exercise programs and release time.
• All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more.
• Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee.
• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees.

What This Job Offers

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