Sterilization Technician

Summary

Under the direct supervision and management of the Dental Hygiene Program Director, the Sterilization Technician provides support and assistance to the public, students, and staff by providing sterilization and maintenance support to Dental Hygiene Program and by performing a wide variety of technical, clerical, and maintenance duties.

• Supervision and maintenance of clinical equipment
• Create and track all repair orders for equipment
• Complete required biological monitoring of sterilization equipment; tracking reports, maintain records; facilitates removal of hazardous materials with vendor; maintains supply of required containers for waste materials, monitors waterline safety
• Support new student orientation and graduating student checkout
• Maintains processing of laundry (if applicable)
• Enforce all safety processes and policies in the clinic and sterilization area
• Student enforcement and oversight with all safety and sterilization protocols
• Maintains required signage for OSHA and Infection Control protocols within the sterilization area
• Maintains patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance
• Maintains inventory of all supplies used in the clinic for patients and students
• Manages sterilization processing, storage, and distribution of instruments following all guidelines, protocols, and requirements
• Distributes and stores supplies upon receipt and maintains invoices as needed
• Communicates effectively with staff and faculty regarding supply needs and the ordering process
• Attends department meetings as required
• Maintain professional communication with faculty and students
• Performs other duties as assigned

No supervisory responsibilities

• Integrity – Acts in a way that demonstrates personal integrity; serves as a positive example of why others should trust the motives of the organization; views self as a reflection of the organization by following through on commitments and accepting ownership of mistakes; leaves others with the clear impression that integrity is a core organizational value.
• Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.
• Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Organization Support – Follows policies and procedures; completes projects and tasks correctly and on time; supports organizations goals and values.
• Communication – Communicates effectively and appropriately; uses good judgment as to what to communicate to whom as well as the best way to get that accomplished; speaks in a clear and credible manner, selecting the right tone for the situation and audience; listens to others and allows them to make their point.

• Technical Job Skills – Possesses sufficient job skills and knowledge to perform the job in a competent manner; is able to demonstrate skills and knowledge in day-to-day situations.
• Customer Focus – Personally demonstrates that external or internal customers are a high priority; identifies customer needs and expectations and responds to them in a timely and effective manner; anticipates and prevents delays or other things that can adversely affect the customer; keeps customer informed about the status of pending actions and inquiries about customer satisfaction with products or services.
• Time Management – Prioritizes tasks and manages time to ensure that deadlines are met; plans time and sticks to those plans; prevents or manages interruptions until the highest priority tasks are accomplished.
• Work Ethic - Is keenly aware of the time frame in which tasks or projects needs to be done; accepts and mirrors the level of urgency conveyed by the manager or customer being served; puts first priority on the needs of the organization or the needs of its customers.
• Quality of Work - Has established a track record of producing work that is highly…