Instrument Sterilization Technician – Lead (Dental Care II)

Job Summary:

The School of Dental Medicine (SDM) has an opening for a Sterilization Lead Technician. This role is responsible for the cleaning decontamination assembly and sterilization of dental instruments and equipment maintaining accurate inventory of instrument cassettes and ensuring timely distribution of sterile materials to all clinical units. The position supports students residents faculty and staff by preparing specialized instrument setups overseeing the collection and transport of used instruments and ensuring all sterilization processes comply with infection control protocols OSHA standards and established clinical addition to performing sterilization duties this role trains new staff ensures consistent adherence to departmental procedures provides daily workflow direction and helps maintain an efficient safe and high-quality sterilization environment. We are seeking professionals who are collaborative communicative detail-oriented organized proactive quality-focused and committed to continuous learning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Clean and decontaminate instruments and equipment following established procedures and techniques.

• Ensure proper functioning of sterilization and sanitizing equipment.

• Clean and maintain sanitizing machines and related equipment.

• Maintain adequate levels of sterilized instruments for timely distribution.

• Issue sterile reusable instruments to operatories and clinical units.

• Collect and reprocess used patient care instruments including transporting dirty case carts from clinical floors to the main decontamination area and returning sterile instruments via case carts.

• Prepare specialized instrument setups for undergraduate students residents and faculty for use during patient care.

• Train new staff on instruments and kits ensuring they understand the correct names functions and assembly procedures.

• Provide instruction on quality checks for kits including verifying contents packaging and proper assembly.

• Train staff on all sterilization processes proper use of PPE equipment operation and basic troubleshooting.

• Oversee proper pre-cleaning decontamination and cleaning of surgical instrumentation.

• Conduct training on daily and weekly equipment testing and sterilization protocols.

• Manage day-to-day operations of the unit including scheduling directing workflow and providing input on staff performance evaluations.

Work Location:

Onsite this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora Colorado.

Why Join Us:

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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 Plans: State pension (PERA Defined Benefit) or 401(a) - Employer contribtes between 10% and 21.5% of your gross pay

• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year

• Vacation Days: Between 12/year and 24/year (maximum accrual between 192 hours and 384 hours) specific amount depends on length of total State of Colorado service

• Sick Days: 10/year (360 hour maximum accrual)

• Holiday Days: 15/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.

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:

• Two years of experience in sterilizing dental and /or medical instruments and equipment which included at least one year of experience preparing specialized dental instrument setups.

• Completion of a Sterile Processing Certification program OR a Dental Assistant Certification may substitute for the general sterilization experience but not for the one year of specific experience with specialized dental instrument setups.

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

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification either as a Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) from the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM) or as a Sterile Processing and Distribution (SPD) Technician from the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD).

• Experience working in a centralized sterilization laboratory.

• Experience in all stages of the sterilization process including decontamination preparation and packaging storage and distribution.

• Experience sterilizing medical or dental equipment where sterilization duties consist of at least 50% of positions assigned duties.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of all areas in the Dental Reprocessing and Distribution.

• Excellent interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills

• Exceptional attention to detail the ability to troubleshoot and verify the accuracy of work

• Ability to work independently and be a part of a team

• Knowledge of current dental technologies and materials

How to Apply:

Questions should be directed to: Traci Wells

Application Materials Instructions:

APPLICATION DEADLINE: This announcement is open until 1/25/26

To apply please submit the following materials to this posting:

A cover letter and resume that specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines your qualifications.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Classified Staff positions have specific application requirements:

Submit all required documents indicated in this posting and include a current email address and phone number.

Please address minimum qualifications competencies and preferred qualifications in your cover letter as these along with previous work experience will be used in the assessment process.

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For those who meet minimum qualifications the comparative analysis process will include one or all of the following:

Preferred Qualifications Application Review based on the preferred qualifications listed in the posting.

Candidates will be evaluated and rated against the preferred qualifications based on information submitted within their application materials. Note: Candidates are not physically present for this portion of the comparative analysis.

Interviews based on the job requirements preferred qualifications and competencies listed in the posting.

Candidates will be evaluated scored and ranked based on oral responses

Interviews may be over the phone videoconference or in-person

You will be notified via email if the comparative analysis process changes or includes additional assessment tools other than those listed above.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $3651 - $4235.83 per month ($43812- $50830 per year).

This position is eligible for overtime compensation.

The above hiring range represents the Universitys good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

If you have prior state-classified service in the same class series as this position your pay may be set at a higher amount per the state Step Pay Program implemented on July 1 2024. For more information about the Step Pay Program please visit the 2024 Step Pay Program for State of Colorado Employees DHR.

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.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

ADA Statement:

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