Dental Instrument Sterilization Technician

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition benefits

Retirement plans

Flexible work hours

Job summary

University of Pennsylvania seeks an Instrument Sterilization Attendant B to join Penn Dental Family Practice. The role focuses on decontamination, cleaning and assembly of dental instruments used across clinics, ensuring sterile supply for patient care.

The Attendant will operate sterilization equipment, maintain logs, and support cross-training in the sterilization workflow. This position requires physical capability and flexibility to cover various shifts, with the team committed to

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or 2 years equivalent and 1–2 years experience required.
• Dental or medical background helpful but not required.
• Must be able to push/pull up to 150 lbs and lift up to 100 lbs.
• Clinic coverage may be 7:00 AM–7:00 PM, Mon–Fri; some weekends/overtime may be required.

Responsibilities

• Decontamination, cleaning, identification and assembly of dental instruments.
• Operate and maintain sterilization equipment; update lab log daily/weekly.
• Cross-train across sterilization process and assist in dispensing instruments.
• Provide and maintain expertise in innovative solutions for Penn Dental Medicine and community.

Skills

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn

Patient service orientation

Attention to detail

Education

Associate's degree or 2 years equivalent

Tools

Sterilization equipment

Job description

University of Pennsylvania seeks an Instrument Sterilization Attendant B to join Penn Dental Family Practice. The role focuses on decontamination, cleaning and assembly of dental instruments used across clinics, ensuring sterile supply for patient care.

The Attendant will operate sterilization equipment, maintain logs, and support cross-training in the sterilization workflow. This position requires physical capability and flexibility to cover various shifts, with the team committed to