Sterile Processing Tech, School of Dentistry

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Tuition reduction

Training opportunities

Job summary

The University of Utah School of Dentistry is seeking a detail-oriented Sterile Processing Technician to support daily sterilization and instrument reprocessing across our dental clinics. You will clean, decontaminate, assemble, sterilize, and distribute dental instruments in accordance with infection control standards.

This position does not provide patient care but supports students, faculty, and clinical teams by maintaining sterile instrument workflows.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent appears in qualifications.
• Able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Experience in sterile processing or medical clinic preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform decontamination, cleaning, inspection, assembly and sterilization of instruments.
• Operate washer/disinfectors and steam sterilizers (autoclaves).
• Assemble instrument cassettes and maintain clinic inventories.
• Record sterilization indicators and maintain records.

Skills

Sterile processing

Infection control

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Autoclaves

Ultrasonic cleaners

Instrument cassettes

Job description

Sterile Processing Tech, School of Dentistry

Job Summary

The School of Dentistry is seeking a detail-oriented Sterile Processing Technician to support the daily sterilization and instrument reprocessing needs of our dental clinics. This role is responsible for the cleaning, decontamination, inspection, assembly, sterilization, and distribution of dental instruments and supplies in accordance with established infection control standards.

The technician ensures that dental instruments and equipment are properly sterilized and available to support clinical care and dental education. This position plays a critical role in maintaining safe, efficient, and compliant clinic operations.

This position does not provide direct patient care, but supports students, faculty, and clinical teams by maintaining sterile instrument workflows.

This position is an excellent opportunity for individuals with sterile processing, dental assisting, or instrument reprocessing experience who enjoy working in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

As a member of the School of Dentistry team, you are expected to form positive and productive relationships with peers, students, and leadership to support the mission, vision, values, and PROMISE standards of the organization. You are expected to encourage and foster a supportive and compassionate environment for all patients, students, faculty, staff, and the communities we serve.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM

• Work in a large academic dental clinic environment
• Support the education of future dental professionals
• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, retirement, and tuition reduction
• Opportunities for training and professional growth
• Collaborative team environment focused on patient safety and infection control

Responsibilities

• Perform decontamination, cleaning, inspection, assembly, packaging, and sterilization of dental instruments and equipment.
• Operate and maintain washer disinfectors, and steam sterilizers (autoclaves).
• Assemble and maintain instrument cassettes and procedure cassettes for dental clinics.
• Inspect instruments for cleanliness, damage, and functionality.
• Monitor and document biological and chemical sterilization indicators.
• Maintain sterilization records and inventory tracking systems.
• Barcode, inventory, and organize dental instruments and equipment.
• Deliver sterilized instruments to clinic dispensary and retrieve contaminated instruments.
• Ensure compliance with CDC, OSHA, manufacturer, and University infection control standards.
• Assist in maintaining adequate supply and instrument inventory levels.
• The role requires standing, walking, lifting, pushing, and pulling instruments and equipment throughout the shift.

Minimum Qualifications

Required

Entry level position.

Preferred

Work experience in a medical setting or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).

This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Preferences

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to follow sterilization procedures and infection control protocols.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.

Preferred

• 1+ year of experience in sterile processing, dental assisting, or instrument reprocessing.
• Experience working in a dental or medical clinic environment.
• Familiarity with autoclaves, ultrasonic cleaners, and instrument cassettes.
• Knowledge of dental instruments and terminology.
• Experience monitoring biological and chemical sterilization indicators.
• Sterile Processing Certification such as CRCST or CSPDT preferred.

This role may be especially well suited for dental assistants seeking a non-patient facing position or individuals interested in specializing in instrument sterilization and infection control.

This position is patient-sensitive and must meet all immunization requirements in accordance with CDC guidelines and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be considered for documented medical or religious reasons.

Requisition Number: PRN46203B

Full Time or Part Time?: Full Time

Work Schedule Summary: Monday – Friday. Hours may vary, depending on clinic needs.

Department: 01478 - SOD - EDUCATION

Location: Campus

Pay Rate Range: $18.59 – 20.15

Close Date: 12/11/2026

Open Until Filled: