Sterilization​/Dispensing Technician

Job Title: Sterilization/Dispensing Technician

Union Level: IV

Department: Department of Clinic Administration

Campus: San Francisco

Posting Number: P

Full or Part Time: Full Time

Number of Months: 12

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7.5 hours

Open Until Filled: Yes

Under the immediate supervision of the Sterilization and Dispensing Manager, performs duties related to infection control and the sterilization and dispensing areas.

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• Process used dental instruments and equipment to include receiving, cleaning, wrapping, and sterilization of semi‑critical and critical items; disinfect non‑critical portable dental equipment; inspect contents of all instrument cassettes and packages for completeness and damage; replace as needed.
• Operate and assist in the maintenance of washing and cleaning sterilization machines in central sterilization, including weekly biological testing of all autoclaves.
• Prepare pre‑packaged disposable items; dispense instrument cassettes and dental materials/equipment according to established procedures.
• Maintain an accurate inventory of borrowed and returned cassettes, materials, and equipment; maintain security of all inventory according to established procedures.
• Understand and properly employ the electronic tracking system using bar coding, scanners, and reports provided by tracking software.
• Order supplies for dispensing windows; restock inventory as needed; track inventory in the dispensary and storage lockers.
• Maintain a neat, clean and orderly sterilization room and dispensing area according to established standards.
• Monitor adherence to infection control policies and procedures among clinic students, residents and faculty.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Sterilization and Dispensing Manager.

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$32.39 per hour

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