Sterilization Technician Trainee (HCS Trainee I)

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Colorado Anschutz is seeking a full-time Sterilization Technician Trainee to support the School of Dental Medicine’s clinical operations onsite in Aurora, Colorado.

The role focuses on instrument sterilization, decontamination, and sterile processing with training and career growth opportunities within a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities include preparing instrument sets, monitoring cycles, maintaining records, and collaborating with students, residents, and faculty.

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications required.
• Experience with dental instrument terminology preferred.
• Eligibility to work in the United States

Responsibilities

• Instrument and Equipment Sterilization – perform cleaning and decontamination of all instruments and equipment.
• Ensure proper cleaning of sanitizing machines and related equipment.
• Sterilize instruments and maintain adequate levels of sterilized items for distribution.
• Inventory cassettes and instruments for precise disbursement to operatories and clinical units.
• Monitor sterilization cycles to ensure safety and quality standards.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Sterilization knowledge

Job description

University of Colorado Anschutz

Department: School of Dental Medicine, Dental Clinic SupportServices

Job Title: Sterilization Technician Trainee (HCS TraineeI)

Position: #00215879 – Requisition: #40802

The University of Colorado, School of Dental Medicine (SDM) islooking for a full-time Sterilization Technician Trainee. Under thedirection of the Clinical Support Services department leadership,our Sterilization Technicians support clinical operations for theentire School of Dental Medicine (SDM). These positions areintegral to dental education clinical operations, focusing onsterilization and sterile processing with the opportunity fortraining and career growth in a healthcare industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Instrument and Equipment Sterilization – 85% (EssentialFunction)
• Perform cleaning and decontamination of all instruments andequipment according to established procedures and techniques.
• Ensure proper cleaning of sanitizing machines and relatedequipment.
• Sterilize instruments and maintain adequate levels ofsterilized items for distribution.
• Inventory cassettes and instruments for precise disbursement tooperatories and clinical units.
• Monitor the sterilization cycle to ensure compliance withsafety and quality standards.
• Conduct routine checks to ensure all equipment is functioningproperly.
• Report and document malfunctions or needed repairs to maintainoperational standards.
• Perform minor repairs or adjustments to sanitizing machines asrequired.
• Oversee the collection of used instruments and equipment toinitiate the sterilization process.
• Maintain accurate records of collected items to supporttracking and compliance.
• Coordinate with staff to ensure timely and efficient collectionpractices.
• Instrument Distribution – 15% (Essential Function)
• Prepare specialized instrument set-ups for use by undergraduatestudents, residents, and faculty.
• Collaborate with academic and clinical staff to identifyspecific set-up needs.
• Ensure that specialized instruments are sterilized and readyfor patient treatment sessions.
• Issue sterile reusable instruments to operatories and clinicalunits.
• Collect and resterilize used instruments.

Work Location:

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located inAurora, Colorado.

Why Join Us:

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday,vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers anexcellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement Plans: State pension (PERA Defined Benefit) or401(a) - Employer contributes between 10% and 21.5% of your grosspay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: Between 12/year and 24/year (maximum accrualbetween 192 hours and 384 hours) – specific amount depends onlength of total State of Colorado service
• Sick Days: 10/year (360 hour maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 15/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on allCU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage .

Qualifications:

Please make sure to include the following in your resume: jobtitle, duties, months and years employed, and average hours workedper week as minimum experience is calculated on a 40 hour/weekbasis.

Minimum Qualifications:

• None

Colorado law requires that candidates for state government jobs beresidents of Colorado at the time of application.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with dental instrument terminology.

Conditions of Employment:

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the UnitedStates without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide workvisa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position nowor in the future.
• Ability to work morning or afternoon shifts as needed.
• Ability to work on different floors, as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication (written and verbal); ability tointeract with sterilization staff and supervisor on a daily basisto meet the demands of clinical and educational operations.
• In-depth understanding and demonstrated knowledge, skills, andabilities in proper decontamination, sterilization, and instrumentpreparation.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position hasbeen established as (minimum – 50th posting max)

$3,294 - $3,862 per month

This position is eligible for overtime compensation.

The above hiring range represents the University's good faith andreasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at thetime of posting.

If you have prior state-classified service in the same class seriesas this position, your pay may be set at a higher amount per thestate Step Pay Program implemented on July 1, 2024. For moreinformation about the Step Pay Program, please visit 2024 Step Pay Program for State of Colorado Employees | DHR.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck.The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plansand retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with allapplicable federal, state, and local laws governingnondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating aworkplace where all individuals are treated with respect anddignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds toapply, including protected veterans and individuals withdisabilities.

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicantswith disabilities throughout the employment application process. Torequest an accommodation pursuant to the Americans withDisabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADACoordinator at [e-mail].

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz is dedicated to ensuring a safeand secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, andvisitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct backgroundinvestigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19virus and other vaccine preventable diseases . If you work, visit, or volunteerin healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliatedhospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will berequired to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillancepolicies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, orvolunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certainresearch areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, youmust enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program .