Sterilization Technician I

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department:SDMDental Clinic Support Services

Job Title: Sterilization Technician I

Position: # Requisition: 36052

Job Summary:

The University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine (SDM) is looking for a fulltime Sterilization Technician to support the CUDT clinics and predoctoral programs. Under the direction of the Clinical Support Services department leadership our Sterilization Technicians support clinical operations for the entire School of Dental Medicine (SDM). These positions are integral to dental education clinical operations focusing on sterilization and sterile processing with the opportunity for training and career growth in a healthcare industry.

We are seeking administrative professionals interested in supporting the SDM in patient intake scheduling and clinic operations. We welcome applications from individuals who are collaborative communicative caring detail oriented organized proactive able to think critically focused on quality dedicated to personal growth and highly collaborative. The position is located at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. Hours will be dependent on business need but typically will be Monday Friday between the hours of 11:00am 8:00pm.

Key Responsibilities:

• Understand the principles of sterilization and sterile processing.
• Disassemble inspect test and ensure proper functioning of instruments and equipment.
• Clean decontaminate and sterilize various SDM instruments equipment and sanitizing machines according to established procedures and techniques.
• Create and maintain accurate inventory sterilization and testing records and logs using a computer laser wand or scanner for barcode entry; run reports.
• Prepare specialized instrument setups for undergraduate students residents and faculty to be used during dental patient treatment.
• Operates all equipment in sterile processing including but not limited to steam sterilizers biological incubators heat sealers instruments and cart washer.
• Collect and disperse reusable patient care instruments to clinic dispensary units.

This description is a summary only and is describing the general level of work being performed it is not intended to be allinclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time and/or based on business need. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.

Work Location:

Onsite this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora Colorado School of Dental Medicine.

Why Join Us:

The University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine is nationally recognized for the quality of its educational programs its interdisciplinary research and its excellent clinical care programs that contribute to the health and wellbeing of many of Colorados most underserved citizens. We are invested in creating career pathways learning and development opportunities and developing people infrastructures to support the workforce.

Why work for the University

We haveAMAZINGbenefits and offerexceptional amounts of holiday vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability Life Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10 of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 10/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Diversity and Equity:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness respect communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women ethnically minoritized individuals persons with disabilities persons within the LGBTQ community and all veterans. In addition the Anschutz Campus has also been recognized as an AgeFriendly University. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Qualifications:

Please make sure to include the following in your resume: job title duties months and years employed and average hours worked per week as minimum experience is calculated on a 40 hour/week basis.

Minimum Qualifications:

Sterilization Technician I:

• One 1 year of experience in sterilization and sterile processing in a health care environment.
  • Substitution: Completion of a Sterile Processing Certification program OR a Dental Assistant Certification may substitute for the general sterilization experience.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Colorado law requires that candidates for state government jobs be residents of Colorado at the time of application.

Condition of Employment (All Levels):

• Position may be assigned weekend and/or evening shifts.
• Position may be assigned a 4/10 work week schedule.
• Ability to obtain CRCST/CBSPDT certification within eighteen months after accepting the position.

Preferred Qualifications:

Sterilization Technician I:

• Experience with dental instrument terminology
• Experience working in an academic medical sterilization or dispensary centralized unit.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Learn and develop knowledge and skills in job specific responsibilities.
• Effective oral/written communication skills; effective interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Demonstrated professional ethical and professional accountability and work behaviors.
• Initiative in seeking and evaluating solutions; ability to problem solve.
• Demonstrates effective collaboration/teamwork approaches; fosters and builds inclusiveness.
• Fosters lifelong learning and professional development.
• Learn and develop knowledge and skills in business applications technologies and resources/tools required to perform responsibilities.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality while working with sensitive information.
• Ability to take initiative with daily work activities and collaborates to create a positive effect on team performance.
• The ideal candidate for this position will be a detail oriented dedicated and professional individual

How to Apply:

For full consideration please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

2. Curriculum vitae / Resume

3. Three to five professional references including name address phone number (mobile number if appropriate) and email address

Questions should be directed to: Traci Wells

Screening of Applications Begins:

Screening begins on February 9 2025

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range or hiring range for this position has been established as $3247$3766

The above salary range or hiring range represents the Universitys good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation depending on the level.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.