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Full-time
high school, professional certificate
Posted 12d ago
Apply by Jun 15
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Central Sterilization Transporter is responsible for preparing, packaging, and transporting dental instruments using tracking protocols. They also manage inventory for dispensaries to ensure smooth clinic operations for patients and staff.
Requirements
Candidates must have a high school diploma and the physical ability to lift 50lbs and stand for long periods. CRCST/IAHCSMM certification is required, and experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.
Full job description
Overview
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine (TUSDM) offers one of the most forward-looking educational environments in dental medicine in the country. Since its founding in 1868, TUSDM has been committed to leadership in education, patient care, research, and community service. Students obtain an interdisciplinary education, integrated with medicine, with access to training in dental specialties. Clinics managed at TUSDM provide quality comprehensive care to more than 20,000 individuals annually. Nationally and internationally, the school promotes health and educational programs and researches new procedures, materials, and technologies to improve oral health.
Clinical administration supports the clinical and educational efforts within the pre-doctoral and postgraduate clinic operations. The clinical administration staff provides courteous, professional and effective support services and is committed to providing patient, student, and faculty with information, guidance, and quality service to contribute to a successful dental clinic experience. This includes maintaining a safe environment, assuring that patients’ dental needs are addressed in a caring, confidential, timely, and thorough manner that patients are informed about their treatment and clinic procedures, and those patients’ finances are handled accurately and efficiently.
The central sterilization facility is responsible for sterilization processing, security and transportation of equipment and instruments used in patient care within the dental school clinics for treatment of more than 600 patients per day.
What You'll Do
The Central Sterilization Transporter is responsible for:
Preparing and packaging.
Loading and unloading the autoclave.
Transporting and securing instruments following instrument tracking system protocols.
Servicing dispensaries throughout building with adequate inventory to contribute to a smooth clinic operation and positive clinic experience for patients, students, and staff.
Other duties as assigned.
What We're Looking For
Basic Requirements: Knowledge and experience typically acquired by:
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Ability to push, and pull case carts.
Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time.
Ability to lift up to 50lbs without assistance.
Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to complete multiple concurrent tasks, be organized, and plan ahead for upcoming events.
Proficient in Microsoft word and Excel, email communication and password management.
Must be teamwork orientated, self-starting individual with good judgement and maturity.
Preferred Qualifications:
1 year in experience in a healthcare setting.
Knowledge in Dental Instrumentation.
CRCST (Certified Registered Central Sterile Technician) IAHCSMM certification
Pay Range
Minimum $18.00, Midpoint $20.80, Maximum $23.90
Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity; generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range.