Dental Sterilization Technician - School of Dental Medicine

Dental Sterilization Technician - School of Dental Medicine

JOB SUMMARY: Responsible and accountable to provide sterilization of dental instruments and trays; to conduct and organize documentation of sterility assurance testing including biological indicators; to perform routine maintenance of sterilization equipment and to perform necessary clerical and technical support functions and duties.

CHARACTERISTIC JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures instruments are sterilized as soon as feasible when received into central sterilization.
• Sterilizes instruments, dental supplies and equipment, and assembles, wraps and sterilizes trays of instruments.
• Follows proper standard precautions while working in the central sterilization area.
• Monitors biological and chemical solutions to ensure quality and consistency for decontamination of instruments and dental equipment.
• Verifies that equipment functions properly.
• Maintains a clean work area.
• Maintains cleanliness and order of all areas of sterilization.
• Keeps accurate logs of spore testing.
• Restocks, labels and maintains inventory.
• Uses the system to monitor and track instruments through sterilization.
• Keeps the Assistant Dean of Patient Care Service apprised of any issues or concerns with equipment, supplies or procedures related to sterilization.
• Maintains familiarity with and complies with OSHA standards.
• Follows the exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens plan.
• Participates in CQI activities and staff meetings.
• Be crossed trained as a dispensary personnel and other applicable positions to learn the full flow of the Dental Practices;
• Contribute directly to the Mission of LECOM embodying the essence of Osteopathic Principles and Practices by assisting with Institutional fundraising and participating in the LECOM Scholarship Auction;
• Commit to being a representative of LECOM by being actively involved in the community, including, but not limited to, serving on Boards, participating in community fundraisers and overall outreach; and
• Accept other duties needed/assigned for the departmental needs.

Must possess required knowledge and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed:

• Computer experience in the dental or other related field to allow for Axi Um computer program entry;
• Compliance with State and Federal Regulations and Safety Protocols, at the practice level;
• Knowledge of patient’s privacy (HIPAA) and student privacy (FERPA);
• Follow proper OSHA and safety guidelines;
  Protect equipment (office, dental, facility);
• Strong communications skills are essential as well as computer literacy (MS Office Suite [i.e. Word, PowerPoint and Excel, etc.]) and accurate data entry skills;
• Excellence organizational skills must be accurate and attentive to detail;
• Must be trained and certified on the Institutional Data System;
• Maintaining an established work schedule;
• Effectively use interpersonal and communication skills including tact and diplomacy. Effectively using organizational and planning skills, including attention to detail and follow-through;
• Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects, and demands;
• Maintaining confidentiality of work related information and materials;
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships;
• The ability to work cooperatively and collegially with others, consistent with a workplace of dignity and respect and EEO rules and regulations;
• The ability to report to work as scheduled, ready to devote full attention and energy to the important work of LECOM;
• The ability to accept work directives from managers and supervisors in a respectful and cooperative manner; and
• Be able to be flexible to accept other duties needed/assigned for the practice needs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and experience equivalent to: a High school diploma or equivalent GED with experience working in a customer service oriented environment required. Dental assisting certificate or equivalent preferred

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