Central Sterilization Technician (Dental Center)

Building Service 32BJ Benefit Funds; New York (NY); On-site; USD 53,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health package

Pension benefits

401K employer contributions

CE reimbursement

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

The Building Service 32BJ Benefit Funds is hiring a Central Sterilization Technician (CST) for the Dental Center in Manhattan. The role supports sterilization operations, instrument preparation, and quality control across dental procedures.

Requirements include an HS Diploma with IAHCSMM certification and demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Salary is contract-based with additional Spanish fluency pay, and a comprehensive benefits package is provided.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma and Central Sterile Service Program completion with IAHCSMM accreditation.
• Certification from IAHCSMM required.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminates and sterilizes instruments and dental supplies following proper sterilization standards.
• Assemble, sterilize, wrap and seal trays of instruments following proper sterilization standards.
• Monitors biological and chemical wash solutions to ensure quality and consistency for decontamination of instruments and equipment.
• Sort and categorize instruments according to procedures assuring that instrument trays are correct and complete.
• Maintain proper storage of instruments showing wrapping dates and ensure trays are ready for use within timeframe standards.
• Assist with ordering, replacement and inventory control of instruments, supplies and materials to meet standards.
• Maintain biomedical inspection reviews and reports up to date with bio-hazard stickers as required.
• Provide weekly review of sterilization equipment and calibrations; ensure compliance and proper functioning.
• Maintain log and tagging systems for tracking and return of instruments.
• Perform and log BD and Spore testing as necessary; collect instruments from failed cycles.

Skills

Effective communication

Education

HS Diploma

IAHCSMM certification

Job description

Job Title: Central Sterilization Tech (CST)

Department: Dental Center

Reports To: Dental Center Dental Assistant Supervisor

Salary Range: As established by contract (If annualized, $62,892.29 as New Hire)

Work Hours: 35 Hours per week

• Work Schedule: Will Include Saturdays*

Additional Pay: Plus $2,000 annually based on required Spanish fluency.

The 32BJ Dental Center is growing, and we’re excited to announce the expansion of our Dental Center. We’re currently hiring for patient-driven Dental Central Sterilization Technicians (CST) to join our team.

We offer:

• Competitive Salary coupled with a great work/life balance.
• Spanish Fluency Addition: $2,000 annually added to your pay
• Prime Location - Flatiron District in Manhattan
• Full-time Schedule consisting of a35-hour work week.
• Comprehensive Health Package including medical, dental & vision coverage with no employee contribution to the premium.
• Pension Benefit that includes monthly employer contributions.
• Retirement Benefit that includes 4% 401K employer contributions.
• Professional Coverage/Reimbursement includes Continuing Education (CE) reimbursement, malpractice coverage, and uniform allowance.
• Paid Time Off including vacation, personal, CE & sick days.
• Federal Paid Holidays – Up to 11 days off with pay.
• And more...

Summary

The CST provides full support to the successful operations of the Dental Center utilizing the appropriate standards for the maintenance and sterilization of all instruments utilized in the care and treatment of Dental Center patients. Possesses full knowledge and experience regarding the operations of all sterilization equipment and instrument procedure case system.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminates and sterilizes instruments and dental supplies following proper sterilization standards.
• Assemble, sterilize, wrap and seal trays of instruments following proper sterilization standards.
• Monitors biological and chemical wash solutions to ensure quality and consistency for decontamination of instruments and equipment.
• Sort and categorize instruments according to procedures assuring that instrument trays are correct and complete.
• Maintain proper storage of instruments displaying sterilization wrapping dates and making sure that all trays available for use are within timeframe standards.
• Assist with the ordering, replacement and inventory control of all instruments, supplies and materials to meet the correct levels and standards.
• Maintain biomedical inspection review and reports up to date, display all bio-hazard inspection stickers as required.
• Provide weekly review of sterilization equipment, review calibrations assuring equipment is in full compliance and working standards.
• Maintain log and tagging systems ensuring proper tracking and that all instruments are returned to the correct storage area.
• Perform and log BD and Spore testing as necessary, report failures immediately and collect all instruments that were processed during failed cycles.

Qualifications

HS Diploma, successfully completed Central Sterile Service Program and provide certificate accredited by the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM)

Requirements

Certification International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM)

Language Skills

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written.

Reasoning Ability

High

Physical Demands

• Ability to work in surroundings with degree of dust, noise, etc. without undue discomfort.
• Ability to hear, talk, walk, stand, bend and stretch
• Ability to read, write and interpret documents
• Ability to sit for long periods of time at desk to perform job functions *
• Ability to stand for long periods of time as required in procedural or sterilization areas
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and/or co-workers
• May be exposed to mechanical/electrical/radiant/explosive/burn and chemical hazards.
• May be required to handle, dispose of and/or identify hazardous waste and hazardous materials
• May be required to operate and clean equipment
• May be required to work both indoor/outdoor under extreme temperatures.
• May be required to handle reasonably heavy weights across distances
• Must be trained in and knowledgeable of all IFH policies and procedures pertaining to hazardous waste and hazardous materials and maintain qualifications applicable to assigned work
• Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue.

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.