Sterile Equipment Technician

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

Pension plans

GatorCare

Job summary

The University of Florida College of Dentistry seeks a Sterile Equipment Technician to clean and prepare dental instruments for sterilization, operate and maintain sterilization equipment, and dispense tools to students and departments using Axium and INFO-DOT.

The role requires a high school diploma, with preferred Dental Assistant certification, attention to detail, and the ability to organize and coordinate instrument workflow. Various benefits accompany this onsite position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Dental Assistant certification or equivalent training preferred.
• Ability to prepare, sterilize, and maintain dental instruments and equipment.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to plan, organize, and perform work assignments.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Dispensing clean instruments to dental students and departments, using Axium and INFO-DOT.
• Disinfecting and sterilizing dental instruments for UFCD dental students and clinics.
• Recording incoming and outgoing instruments from students and departments.
• Oiling and maintaining instruments and hand pieces.
• Maintaining machines and reporting needs for repairs; managing supplies inventory.
• Labeling and scanning with the Axium program.
• In-service training and staying updated on sterilization techniques and computer classes.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Follow instructions

Organization

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Dental Assistant certification or equivalent training (preferred)

Job description

Job Description

The University of Florida, College of Dentistry is searching for a Sterile Equipment Technician. This position is responsible for cleaning dental instruments and the preparation of them for sterilization. The incumbent operates and maintains a variety of sterilization equipment.

• Dispensing clean instruments to dental students and departments, using computer program Axium and the INFO-DOT process. Collecting, tracking, and processing dirty instruments according to sterilization protocol.
• Disinfecting and sterilizing dental instruments for all UFCD dental students and the UFCD dental clinics: Replacing broken or missing instruments for UFCD Dental Students.
• Recording incoming and outgoing instruments from students and departments.
• Oiling and maintaining instruments and hand pieces.
• Maintaining machines and reporting needs for repairs (as needed). Maintaining office supplies inventory.
• Labeling and scanning with the Axium program.
• In-service training (updates, new sterilization techniques, and computer classes).
• Other related duties as assigned.

Expected Salary

$16.00 - $17.00 per hour; commensurate with education and experience

Benefits

The University of Florida offers low-cost State Health plans, a number of Dental plans to fit you and your family’s needs, and Vision. Domestic partner coverage through GatorCare is also available. Optional plans such as life, disability, legal and accident insurance are also available.

Build your retirement roadmap with competitive pension plans, investment accounts and a host of voluntary add-ons, such as 457 deferred compensation and 403(b) plans.

UF provides a variety of leave programs including vacation, sick leave, 11 paid holidays, personal leave days, and family medical leave. TEAMS employees accrue approximately 22 vacation days annually, 13 sick days annually, and 4 personal leave days, typically used during the holiday closing period (accruals based on full-time employment). UF also provides you the flexibility to deal with life’s challenges by offering paid family leave, eight full weeks of leave over a 24-month period.

UF Employees are also eligible for the GatorPerks discount program , which provides big savings at various businesses and retailers!

Explore UF’s plethora of benefit options here: TEAMS Benefits

Classification Title

Sterile Equipment Technician

Classification Minimum Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred

• Dental Assistant certification or equivalent training.
• Ability to prepare, sterilize, and maintain dental instruments and equipment.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to plan, organize, and perform work assignments.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to pay attention to detail

Health Assessment Required: Yes