Sterile Equipment Technician

Overview

Sterile Equipment Technician

Job No: 538572
Work Type: Full Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Allied Health, Veteran's Preference Eligible, Dentistry
Department:  - DN-STERILIZATION

Classification

Title:

Sterile Equipment Technician

Classification

Minimum Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Job Description: This position is located in Sterilization, College of Dentistry and has the responsibility for cleaning dental instruments and the preparation of them for sterilization. The incumbent operates and maintains a variety of sterilization equipment.

• Dispensing clean instruments to dental students and departments, using computer program Axium and the INFO-DOT process. Collecting, tracking, and processing dirty instruments according to sterilization protocol.
• Disinfecting and sterilizing dental instruments for all UFCD dental students and the UFCD dental clinics. Replacing broken or missing instruments for UFCD dental students.
• Recording incoming and outgoing instruments from students and departments.
• Oiling and maintaining instruments.
• Checking bur blocks for burs that need to be replaced because of wear or because the bur has been discarded. Requires critical attention to detail.
• Maintaining office supplies inventory.
• Labeling and scanning with the Axium program.
• In-service training (updates, new sterilization techniques, and computer classes).

Other related duties as assigned.

Expected Salary: $16.00 per hour; commensurate with education and experience

The University of Florida offers low-cost State Health plans, a number of Dental plans to fit you and your family's needs, and Vision. Domestic partner coverage through Gator Care is also available. Optional plans such as life, disability, legal and accident insurance are also available.

Build your retirement roadmap with competitive pension plans, investment accounts and a host of voluntary add-ons, such as 457 deferred compensation and 403(b) plans.

UF provides a variety of leave programs including vacation, sick leave, 11 paid holidays, personal leave days, and family medical leave. TEAMS employees accrue approximately 22 vacation days annually, 13 sick days annually, and 4 personal leave days, typically used during the holiday closing period (accruals based on full-time employment). UF also provides you the flexibility to deal with life's challenges by offering paid family leave, eight full weeks of leave over a 24-month period.

UF Employees are also eligible for the Gator Perks discount program, which provides big savings at various businesses and retailers. Explore UF's plethora of benefit options here: TEAMS Benefits.

Required Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent

• Dental Assistant certification or equivalent training.
• Ability to prepare, sterilize, and maintain dental instruments and equipment.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to plan, organize, and perform work assignments.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to pay attention to detail.

CPR certification within 30 days of hire.

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.

This position is eligible for veteran's preference. If you are claiming veteran's preference, please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See our Veteran's Preference Page for more specific information.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment

Required:

Yes

Applications Close: 12 February 2026

the job posting: 538572 (URL removed in this refined version).

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call  or the Florida Relay System at  (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.