Sterilization Technician

Joplin, MO - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Type:

Staff

Job Description:

Kansas City University College of Dental Medicine seeks a Sterilization Technician (ST) for a new dental school in Joplin Missouri. Reporting to the Dental Hygiene and Sterilization Coordinator the qualified Sterilization Technician will be responsible for decontamination sanitation processing and storing of dental instruments and supplies as well as the maintenance upkeep and quality assurance and testing of the decontamination and sterilization equipment.

Candidates with dental assisting experience would also qualify for this position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Prepare decontaminate sanitize and sterilize dental instruments and supplies for use in clinical procedures
Inspect instruments post-operatively for proper function and damage ensuring they are in optimal condition before restocking
Maintain accurate records of sterilized items including item numbers dates times sterilizer used and operator initials
Monitor sterilization process for instruments or equipment use during procedures
Ensure all necessary equipment is available and operational as needed
Validate the sterility of processed instruments by performing biological and chemical testing
Conduct regular maintenance on autoclaves to ensure proper functioning and safety standards
Operate steam sterilizers washer-disinfectors ultrasonic cleaners dry heat ovens and other
related equipment
Provide guidance and instructions to new staff members regarding sterile processing
Monitor inventory levels of supplies in order to maintain adequate stock at all times

Requirements

A minimum of two years experience as a Sterilization Professional
Minimum of two years experience in sterilization and infection control practices
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and contribute to an efficient productive clinic operation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

KCU is committed to promoting an equal employment opportunity workplace. Equal opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without discrimination on the basis of race color religion sex age national origin genetic information (GINA) physical or mental disability pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity marital status familial status ancestry military and/or veteran status and/or any other status protected by applicable Federal state or local law.

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Job Type:StaffJob Description:Kansas City University College of Dental Medicine seeks a Sterilization Technician (ST) for a new dental school in Joplin Missouri. Reporting to the Dental Hygiene and Sterilization Coordinator the qualified Sterilization Technician will be responsible for decontaminati...