Instrument Sterilization Attendant A/B, Penn Dental Medicine

University of Pennsylvania; Center (PA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious institution as an Instrument Sterilization Attendant, where you will play a crucial role in supporting patient care and research in a dynamic dental environment. This position involves preparing and sterilizing instruments, ensuring compliance with protocols, and delivering exceptional service to clinics. With a commitment to excellence and a supportive work culture, this role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the health and well-being of the community while working in a historic and vibrant city. If you thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting, this is the perfect chance to make a meaningful impact.

Benefits

Excellent healthcare benefits

Tuition benefits for employees and families

Generous retirement benefits

Professional development opportunities

Health and wellness programs

Qualifications

• An Associate's Degree or two-year college equivalent is required.
• Dental or medical background is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, decontaminate, and disinfect instruments for sterilization.
• Ensure adherence to sterilization protocols and provide patient care support.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Ability to follow instructions

Teamwork

Education

Associate's Degree

Two-year college equivalent

Tools

Scanning equipment

Job description

University Overview

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2023.

Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.

The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.

Posted Job Title: Instrument Sterilization Attendant A/B, Penn Dental Medicine

Job Profile Title: Instrument Sterilization Attendant A

Job Description Summary: Instrument Sterilization Attendants with Penn Dental Medicine provides services and support to academic clinics and research facilities. Members of the sterilization team support patient care and research by providing efficient, productive and successful management of sterilization protocols.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare, decontaminate, and disinfect instruments, set-up and instrument sterilization.
• Ensure sterilization protocols are adhered to as per manufacturer and policy.
• Distribute and collect instrument supplies and laboratory equipment utilizing scanning equipment. Provide customer service and patient care support in dispensing areas of assigned dental clinics.
• Deliver and inventory equipment distributed to and received from clinics.
• Ensure appropriate sterilization of glassware and specified waste of the research facilities.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

May be required to work occasional weekends and/or overtime as needed for preparation of student licensing exams. Candidate must be available to work a scheduled shift of 11:30AM – 8:30PM, Monday through Friday.

Qualifications:

• Instrument Sterilization Tech A: An Associate's Degree or two year college equivalent and 0 to 1 year of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

• Instrument Sterilization Tech B: An Associate's Degree or two year college equivalent and 1 to 2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

• Dental or medical background helpful but not required.

• Must be able to push or pull up to 150 lbs. and lift up to 100 lbs.

• Must be able to follow detailed oral and written instructions.

• The ideal candidate will thrive in a team-oriented, fast-paced working environment.

Job Location - City, State: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School: School of Dental Medicine

Pay Range: $15.79 - $15.79 Hourly Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.

Equal Opportunity Statement
Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.

Special Requirements
Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.