Dental Sterilization Technician — Instrument Care & Inventory

A.T. Still University; Kirksville (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A.T. Still University's Missouri School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ATSU-MOSDOH) is seeking a full-time Clinic Sterilization Technician on the St. Louis campus. The role cleans, sterilizes, and packages used instruments and checks out clean instruments to dental students and faculty.

The position reports to the Director of Clinical Operations. Prior sterile processing experience or training is required or preferred, with familiarity of OSHA standards and HIPAA regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous sterile processing experience or completion of a sterile processing program.
• HSPA certification preferred.
• Familiarity with sterilization procedures.
• Knowledge of dental instrumentation is a plus.
• Microsoft Office Suite and Excel proficiency.
• Understanding of HIPAA regulations.
• Infection control familiarity and good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete equipment sterilization on a daily basis.
• Maintain instrument inventory and check-out system with scanner.
• Conduct daily spore testing and keep logs accurate.
• Provide excellent customer service to students and faculty.
• Maintain familiarity with OSHA standards.
• Sterilize instruments and distribute to appropriate parties.

Skills

Sterilization procedures

Infection control

Communication skills

Computer literacy

HIPAA compliance

Supply chain management

Excel

Dental instrumentation knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

HSPA certification (preferred)

Tools

Excel

Job description

A.T. Still University's Missouri School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ATSU-MOSDOH) is seeking a full-time Clinic Sterilization Technician on the St. Louis campus. The role cleans, sterilizes, and packages used instruments and checks out clean instruments to dental students and faculty.

The position reports to the Director of Clinical Operations. Prior sterile processing experience or training is required or preferred, with familiarity of OSHA standards and HIPAA regulations.