Dental Central Sterilization Tech | Spanish Fluency Bonus

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

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.