Dispensing and Sterilization Technician

University of Minnesota; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking institution as a Central Sterile Processing Technician, ensuring dental instruments meet health standards for students. This role involves maintaining cleanliness, organization, and functionality of essential tools, contributing to the education of future dental professionals. With a focus on continuous improvement and a commitment to quality care, this position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in the healthcare field. Enjoy a supportive work environment with competitive wages and comprehensive benefits, making it an excellent place to grow your career.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Paid holidays

Generous time off

Low-cost medical and dental plans

Employee Assistance Program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity

Employee Transit Pass

Qualifications

• Completion of accredited Central Sterile Processing training program required.
• Ability to maintain cleanliness and organization of dental instruments.

Responsibilities

• Ensure dental instruments are clean and sterile for student use.
• Check out instrument kits and maintain dispensary organization.
• Perform preventive maintenance on instruments and handpieces.

Skills

Central Sterile Processing

Ability to lift 40 pounds

Organization skills

Education

Accredited Central Sterile Processing training

Experience as Hospital Central Services Technician

Job description

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Job ID

367564

Location

Twin Cities

Job Family

LR-Health Care NonProfessional

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

Job Code

5064

Employee Class

AFSCME Unit 4 - Health Care

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About the Job

Position Description:

This position plays an important role in ensuring dental instruments are not only available to students as needed, but also are clean and sterile up to health industry standards.

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:

• Checking out instrument kits, individual instruments, sundries, etc. to students at the beginning of each clinic session, utilizing the School's electronic records system (axiUm).
• Checking out items to students as requested during clinic sessions.
• Maintaining organization of the dispensary.
• Replenishing stock, rotating for expiration dates as necessary.
• Documenting items needed for restocking.
• Checking returned items for completeness, cleanliness, and breakage.
• Processing items for sterilization processing, including the processing/oiling of hand pieces and replenishment of bur blocks/kits.
• Performing daily, weekly, and quarterly preventive maintenance on instruments and handpieces.
• Recommending replacement of unserviceable items to area leadership.
• Operating sterilizers and washers to ensure proper cycle progression; performing tests to assure proper operation.

Note: Work hours are Monday through Friday (with occasional weekends). Hours may vary and change depending on the needs of the department.

Healthcare position. Bargaining unit consideration begins on 4/3/2025 and ends on 4/10/2025.

• 1 opening
• 7:45am-4:30pm Monday-Friday with the occasional (scheduled in advance) Tuesday night clinic - 10:15am-7:00pm.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications (Please document all required qualifications on application materials):

• Successful completion of an accredited Central Sterile Processing training program, or three (3) months experience as Hospital Central Services Technician or equivalent.
• Ability to stand on feet for the entire work shift, lift 40 pounds chest high, bend and stoop repeatedly in the handling of materials and use a ladder to reach supplies on upper shelves.
• Regular and reliable attendance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience as a Dental Assistant
• Demonstrated familiarity with dental instruments, supplies, and sundries

About the Department

The University of Minnesota School of Dentistry is the state's only dental school and the only dental school in the northern tier of states between Wisconsin and the Pacific Northwest. The School of Dentistry advances health through scientific discovery, innovative education, and the highest quality care for all communities. Our impact extends beyond dental offices to classrooms and clinics throughout the region. We educate dentists, dental specialists, dental therapists, dental hygienists, dental educators, and research scientists.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $21.63 - $28.11USD/hour; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 100% Appointment

Position Type:Civil-Service & Non-Faculty Labor Represented Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

How To Apply

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail [e-mail] or call [phone].

Employment Requirements

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

About the U of M

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).