Lead Sterilization Technician

New York University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 39,583 - 56,377; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution is seeking a Lead Sterilization Technician in New York, NY. This full-time role involves monitoring sterilization activities, ensuring compliance with health standards, and maintaining dental equipment. Candidates should have a High School Diploma and 3+ years of experience with medical equipment. The position offers an hourly rate of USD $34.829 and promotes a hybrid work arrangement. All interested candidates are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience with automated and mechanical equipment in processing areas.
• Experience with dental instrumentation is preferred.
• Current Central Service certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily sterilization activities at the Brooklyn office.
• Sterilize instruments and perform routine maintenance on dental equipment.
• Maintain inventory and assist with ordering supplies.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to interpret policies and procedures

Ability to perform detailed work

Thorough knowledge of cleaning procedures and sterilization protocols

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Lead Sterilization Technician

Posting Number: 2026-15466

Location: US-NY-New York

Hybrid Remote Work Classification: Fully Onsite: 100% Onsite

Department: Brooklyn - Patient Care - Staff

School/Division: College of Dentistry (DN1032)

Compensation Grade: Local 3882 - 42

Union: Local 3882 - Union of Clerical, Administrative and Technical Staff (UCATS)

FT/PT: Full-Time

Category: Health Services

Position Summary

Monitor daily sterilization activities of the Brooklyn office, within guidelines, including the sterilization of instrument cassettes, bur blocks, endofile boxes and handpieces. Examine clinical hand pieces to ensure they are properly maintained after each use (purging and lubrication of each unit) and ensure compliance with all workflow and infection control policies and procedures. Periodically inspect quality of instrument cassettes and report any deficiencies to the Director. Track dental instruments through all phases of the cleaning and sterilization process by utilizing scanning technology. Sterilize instruments, operate autoclave, and perform routine maintenance on a variety of small dental equipment (disassemble, clean, reassemble, store). Maintain inventory, assist with ordering supplies, stock medical disposable goods in storage areas, and ensure the Brooklyn office has all necessary materials). Answer telephones; respond to requests from internal and external customers.

Qualifications

• Required Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Required Experience: 3+ years experience including maintaining and operating all pieces of automated and mechanical equipment used in the processing areas (e.g., washer/decontaminator, sterilizer, cart washer, etc.) of Central Service.
• Preferred Experience: Experience with dental instrumentation.
• Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to interpret policies and procedures and to follow written instructions. Ability to perform detailed work and basic mathematical calculations. Must have a thorough knowledge of cleaning procedures, disinfection and sterilization protocols, and the maintenance, disassembly and assembly of dental equipment, and regulatory standards. Ability to operate basic office equipment (e.g., personal computer, photocopier, etc.).
• Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Current Central Service certification by an accredited agency (IAHCSMM or CBSPD). Operational knowledge of standard dental instrumentation, prostheses, instruments, and equipment. Certification in Healthcare Leadership (CHL) education and/or the concepts. Knowledge of Instrument Tracking system.

Additional Information

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the hourly rate for this position is USD $34.829. This rate is based on bargaining unit contracts. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items.

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NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels.