What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Sterile Processing Technician position at University of California?
Employment Duration: 1 month
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and process contaminated instruments through instrument washing and sterilization equipment.
- Maintain dental instruments and sort and process them according to sterilization protocols.
- Follow manufacturer guidelines for monitoring and recording biological indicator testing.
- Maintain accurate cycle sterilization logs and instrument distribution records.
- Ensure proper operating cycles for the instrument washing machine and autoclaves.
- Work periodic weekend special events hosted by the School of Dentistry.
- Distribute sterile instruments into student lockers.
- Collect contaminated instruments from various clinics in the dental school.
- Perform weekly and monthly sterilization equipment maintenance, including testing of units and internal and external cleaning.
- Maintain a clean and orderly work area and ensure that proper EH&S policies and guidelines are followed for the care and cleaning of instruments.
- Accept and receive deliveries to the warehouse.
- Check receivable documents and match them with purchase orders.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.
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- Graduation from high school and one year of appropriate experience, such as dental assisting or experience in the sterilization of dental instrumentation; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, along with the skills, knowledge, and abilities required to perform the duties of the position.
- Ability to read, understand, and follow written and verbal instructions.
- Knowledge of dental terminology.
- Ability to work with electronic inventory systems, computers, cameras, and related technology.
- Ability to multitask.
- Advanced interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively and coordinate with others throughout the organization. Experience working successfully with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and skill levels.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff both verbally and in writing.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Prioritization and organizational skills.
- Sterilization Certification preferred.
- Two years of experience as a dental assistant or in the sterilization of dental instrumentation.
- Chairside dental assistant experience.
- Knowledge of dental terminology, materials, and equipment.
- Full knowledge of sterilization procedures and equipment.