Sterilization Services at UI’s College of Dentistry is looking for individuals to join our team as a Central Service Tech I.  Are you looking for a first shift Monday – Friday schedule?  This entry level position rotates through two distinct clinical areas Instrument Processing (Decontamination, Sterile Storage, and Prep & Pack) and Dental Clinic Dispensaries.   For a full job description, please send an e-mail to [email protected].

Duties Include:

Instrument Processing:

• Perform technical duties and operational responsibility for all aspects of dental instrument management and materials supply system.
• Receive, process, and distribute requested instruments and products to and from departmental, specialty, and satellite clinics. 

• Handle large volumes of complex dental instrumentation, power equipment and different instrument patterns.
• Sort and inspect instruments/devices prior to cleaning, and disassemble and reassemble as needed.  Wash instruments manually or by loading and unloading a sonic or washer/decontaminator. 
• Operate steam autoclaves utilizing appropriate health safety techniques/procedures.  Performs all aspects of sterilization, packaging inspections, equipment operation, safety procedures, proper documentation, and determining prioritization. 
• Load/unload sterilizers. Sterilize items per manufacturer’s instructions for use (IFU), verify correct parameters used for all instruments.  Perform Bowie Dick, biological/chemical testing of autoclave operations.
• Monitor loads for sterility, unload sterile items and inspect for damage, and moisture.  Sort items according to department.
• Monitor recording charts & chemical integrators to confirm sterilization parameters have been met. Maintain, monitor, and record dates, load numbers, autoclave identities, and test results. Record/track charges for lost/damaged items.
• Perform cleaning of sterilizers, sonic and washers, and monitor efficacy of sterilizers.  Insure drains, gaskets and washers screens are checked and maintained. 
• Dispose of trash, linen and teeth, and disinfect work area according to department health/safety protocol and OSHA standards. 

Dispensaries:

• Prepare instrument cassettes/surgery trays/burs according to set up guides.  Inspect instruments for defects/perform routine maint. where required.  Identify types of sterilization required for specific types of instruments. Package/wrap/label/lubricate items for appropriate sterilization/load carts.  Perform duties in a high stress environment, respond to emergencies/urgent add-ons, and responding to immediate needs of practitioners.
• Prepare, distribute, and track procedure trays according to practitioners needs. 
• Deliver sterilized equipment/instruments.
• Provide technical knowledge to dental students/staff regarding appropriate instruments/equipment needed for specific situations/procedures.
• Orient/reinforce policies and procedures regarding infection control,  distribution, and return of dental instruments and supplies.
• Restock supplies and maintain appropriate inventory (including specialty items) in dispensaries, instrument processing, labs and operatories.

100%25 Central Services Tech I – GC16 (Merit)

College of Dentistry – Dental Support Services

Location:  Dental Science Building (Iowa City, IA)

Salary:  $38,419.20 (Paygrade: 07)

Hours of Work:                

Monday – Friday; 8:00am – 5:00pm

May require occasional overtime.

Must be able to move 50lb cassettes/trays.

Must be able to move 100lb cart.

Must be able to retrieve items from low-level drawers and cabinets.

Must be able to remain in a stationary position at workstation for long periods of time (>75%25).

MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

1. High school graduation or equivalent, with courses in the physical and natural sciences and mathematics; or
2. One year experience in a hospital-related field that would provide a background in medical environment or sterile technique as it applies to medical supplies and equipment.

HIGHLY Desirable Qualifications:

1. Dental Experience.
2. Experience in hospital or dental sterilization department.
3. Demonstrated excellent customer service experience.
4. Good verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Desirable Qualifications:

1. Certification from the Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) or the International Association of Health Care Service Material Management (IAHCSMM).

To be considered for an interview, applicants must upload a Resume (and mark as “Relevant File”) to their submission; three names of professional reference may be requested at a later time.

Position NOT eligible for University Sponsorship of Employment Authorization.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days.  This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.  For questions or additional information, please contact [email protected].

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.

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