What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sterilization Technician position at Carrington College?
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
Supervisory Responsibilities: No supervisory responsibilities
Competency: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Core Competencies
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.
Job Competencies
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 accurate, demonstrates attention to detail, and reflects well on the organization; is personally committed to high-quality work and encourages others to have similar standards.
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience:
- Certificate of Achievement in Dental Assisting or on-the-job training as a Dental Assistant
- 1 year experience as a dental assistant, dental hygienist, or sterilization technician
- BLS for the Healthcare Provider (AHA or ARC)
- CDA/RDAEF preferred
- Radiation safety training preferred
Language Skills - Ability to read, analyze, and interpret materials related to area of expertise; thorough knowledge of correct English grammar, spelling and writing formats; ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from students, employees and members of the business community; ability to effectively present information to students, employees, and the business community; must be fluent in the Spanish language.
Mathematical Skills – Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to interpret bar graphs.
Reasoning Ability – Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or
diagram form; ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardizing situations.
Computer Skills – To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office; Word, Excel, Access, Outlook and the ability to master proprietary software used for student records.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
In some and/or all vocational classrooms, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The Dental Hygiene offices are located off the clinic floor which has the potential to expose faculty and staff to airborne particles and occasionally exposed to fumes, toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to the risk of radiation. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
All qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment. To ensure the safety and integrity of our operations, it is imperative that a review of all applicants' criminal history is conducted. Failure to do so poses a significant risk to the Employer, potentially compromising both business operations and the organization's reputation.
As part of our standard hiring process, all candidates offered a position at San Joaquin Valley College Inc. will undergo a thorough background screening. This includes education verification, county and national criminal background checks, a motor vehicle report, and social security number trace/verification along with an address history search. Depending on the specific position, additional requirements may apply, such as drug testing, a Fraud and Abuse Control Information System check, and verification for access to the National Student Loan Database System.
Experience
Required- 1 year experience as a dental assistant, dental hygienist, or sterilization technician.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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