Dental Processing Tech

Yale New Haven Health Services Corp.; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health Services Corp. in New Haven, CT, seeks an Instrument Technician to support sterile processing and the decontamination/sterilization workflow within the Dental Department.

The role requires CSPDT certification (or current status) and a high school diploma, plus 2 years of Instrument Technician II/III experience. An LPN license may substitute CST certification. Strong communication and computer skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Maintains CSPDT national certification with current status.
• LPN licensure acceptable in place of CST certification.
• Two years of Instrument Technician II/III experience.
• Knowledge of decontamination/sterilization techniques and familiarity with dental instrumentation.
• Intermediate computer skills; ability to work with providers and clinical teams.

Responsibilities

• Supports and facilitates the sterile processing function and monitors the workflow.
• Facilitates communication between leadership and provides.
• Maintains regulatory records for decontamination and sterilization process.
• Maintains instruments for the Dental Department and Sterile Processing Tray.
• Performs duties according to department and regulatory procedures.

Skills

Decontamination

Sterilization

Dental instruments

Communication

Education

CSPDT certification

Job description

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Supports and facilitates the sterile processing function. Monitors the decontamination and sterilization workflow and reviews work as necessary. Facilitates communication between leadership and provides. Performs the duties according to department and regulatory procedures to decontaminate, clean, sort, inspect, organize, wrap, make and sterilize dental instruments. Is responsible for the maintenance, repair and/or replacement of all instruments for the Dental Department and Sterile Processing Tray. Maintains all required regulatory records for decontamination and sterilization process.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Qualifications

EDUCATION

High school graduate or equivalent. Maintains national certification (CSPDT) with documented proof of current certification status. Current LPN licensure is acceptable in place of CST certification **Employees employed by YNHH effective 9/12/12 as a result of the acquisition of the Hospital of St. Raphael may meet educational requirements with the applicable combination of education and experience and demonstration of current competencies.

EXPERIENCE

A minimum of Two (2) years' experience as an Instrument Technician II or III within the Yale New Haven Health System.

LICENSURE

Maintains national certification (CSPDT) with documented proof of current certification status.

SPECIAL SKILLS

Knowledge of decontamination/sterilization techniques and familiarity with dental instrumentation. Requires intermediate computer skills. Ability to work with providers and clinical teams. Full time status necessary. Must have demonstrated accountability, organization and communication skills.

PHYSICAL DEMAND

Must meet physical demands of Instrument Technician position. Must be able to lift a minimum of 30 pounds. May be required to lift to 50 pounds on occasion.