Sterilization Technician (Located in Lincoln, NE)

University Of Nebraska Medical Center; Lincoln, Northern (NE, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Nebraska Medical Center in Lincoln, NE is seeking a Sterilization Technician to perform technical duties in maintaining and dispensing supplies and equipment from a sterile area. The role involves cleaning, wrapping, and sterilizing instruments and equipment.

Required is a high school education or equivalent, with at least 1 year of related experience in a medical/dental setting involving steam autoclaves and ultrasonic cleaners. Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook is expected.

Qualifications

• Required Education: High School education or equivalent
• If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type.
• (Will consider one year related post high school education/experience)
• Required Experience: 1 year
• Experience in a medical/dental setting where use of steam autoclaves/ultrasonic cleaners were used
• If you do have experience in a medical/dental setting where use of steam autoclaves/ultrasonic cleaners were used, please elaborate.

Responsibilities

• To perform technical duties in the maintenance and dispensing of supplies and equipment from a sterile area.
• To clean, wrap, and sterilize instruments/equipment.

Skills

Autoclave operation

Ultrasonic cleaners handling

Microsoft Outlook

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Sterilization Technician (Located in Lincoln, NE)

UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Location

Location Lincoln, NE

Requisition Number:

Requisition Number: Staff_14940

Department

Department COD-Lincoln Clinic Administration 50000737

Business Unit

Business Unit College of Dentistry

Reg-Temp

Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular

Work Schedule

Remote/Telecommuting

Remote/Telecommuting No remote/telecommuting opportunity

Position Summary

LOCATED IN LINCOLN , NE
To perform technical duties in the maintenance and dispensing of supplies and equipment from a sterile area. To clean, wrap, and sterilize instruments/equipment.

Working Title Sterilization Technician (Located in Lincoln, NE)

Job Title

Salary Grade

Salary Grade HC05H

Appointment Type

Appointment Type C2 - REG OFF/SERV HRLY

Salary Range

Salary Range $15.769 - $23.654/hourly

Job Requisition Begin Date

Job Requisition Begin Date 08/20/2026

Application Review Date

Application Review Date 09/14/2026

Review Date Information:

Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered.

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Required Education:

Required Education: High School education or equivalent

If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (NOTE: Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major)

(Will consider one year related post high school education/experience)

Required Experience

Required Experience 1 year

If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience:

Experience in a medical/dental setting where use of steam autoclaves/ultrasonic cleaners were used

(Will consider one year related post high school education/experience)

Required License

Required License No

If yes, what is the required licensure/certification?

Required Computer Applications:

Required Computer Applications: Microsoft Outlook

Required Other Computer Applications:

Required Other Computer Applications:

Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to run steam autoclaves, washers, ultrasonic cleaners.

Preferred Education:

Preferred Education: Relevant coursework/specialized training

If any degree/training is preferred, please specify the type:

Training as a surgical technician, dental assistant or other job where experience can be attained to operate sterilization equipment, such as: steam autoclaves, industrial washers, ultrasonic cleaners.

Preferred Experience:

Preferred License:

Preferred License: No

If yes, what is the preferred licensure/certification?:

Preferred Computer Applications:

Preferred Computer Applications:

Preferred Other Computer Applications:

Preferred Other Computer Applications:

Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * This position is located in Lincoln, NE - Will you accept employment in Lincoln?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a high school education or equivalent?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have experience in a medical/dental setting where use of steam autoclaves/ultrasonic cleaners were used?
  • Yes
  • No
• * If you do have experience in a medical/dental setting where use of steam autoclaves/ultrasonic cleaners were used, please elaborate. (If No, indicate NA)

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Are you proficient with Microsoft Outlook?
  • Yes
  • No
• * How did you hear about this position?
  • Careerlink
  • Employee Referral
  • HERC
  • Indeed
  • Job Fair
  • Lincoln Journal Star
  • Linkedin
  • Omaha World Herald
  • UNMC Job Site
  • Facebook
  • NEWorks
  • Handshake
  • Other
• * If Other, please specify the source. Otherwise, indicate NA.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Within the past 6 months, have you been affected by a reduction in force or grant funding expiration with the University of Nebraska Medical Center?
  • Yes
  • No

Individuals who need accommodation during the online application or interview process may contact 402-559-4070 or [e-mail] to request an accommodation.