Dental Sterilization Technician - 994448
Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States
Primary Purpose
Sterilizes dental instruments according to OSHA and infection control standards for the College of Dental Medicine; collects and dispenses dental instruments.
Job Category
Non-Exempt
Hiring Range
—
Pay Basis
Hourly
Subject to Grant Funding?
No
Essential Job Functions
Sterilizes instruments for students and faculty to ensure compliance with OSHA and CDC regulations.
Maintains infection control areas to ensure compliance with OSHA and state regulations.
Maintains sterilization supplies to ensure availability of instruments for students and faculty.
Dispenses and collects supplies and equipment to ensure operational efficiency.
Collects data and maintains reports to ensure proper infection control standards are met.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Ability to understand and interpret state and OSHA rules and regulations regarding sterilization procedures, and infection control.
Ability to enter and verify information with accuracy.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Proactive, punctual and reliable.
Physical Requirements / Working Conditions
Ability to communicate effectively with others.
Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and supervisory staff at all levels.
May be exposed to short, intermittent, and/or prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties.
May be required to accomplish job duties using various types of equipment/supplies, to include but not limited to sterilization machinery, plastic wrappings, pens, pencils and computer keyboards.
Ability to lift dental instrumentation trays.
Exposed to dental materials or chemicals used in dental operatories or laboratories including, but not limited to latex, acrylic, glutaraldehyde, etc.
Required Certifications/Licenses
—
Required Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Major (if required)
—
Required Experience
None
Preferred Qualifications
Computer skills.
One year (1) experience in a dental oral hospital setting.
Is this a safety sensitive position?
No
Background Screening Required?
Yes
Pre-Employment Conditions
—
Sensitivity Disclaimer
Nova Southeastern University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary.
Equal Opportunity Statement
NSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status or any other legally protected status.
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Sterilizes dental instruments according to OSHA and infection control standards for the College of Dental Medicine; collects and dispenses dental instruments.
Job Category
Non-Exempt
Hiring Range
—
Pay Basis
Hourly
Subject to Grant Funding?
No
Essential Job Functions
Sterilizes instruments for students and faculty to ensure compliance with OSHA and CDC regulations.
Maintains infection control areas to ensure compliance with OSHA and state regulations.
Maintains sterilization supplies to ensure availability of instruments for students and faculty.
Dispenses and collects supplies and equipment to ensure operational efficiency.
Collects data and maintains reports to ensure proper infection control standards are met.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Ability to understand and interpret state and OSHA rules and regulations regarding sterilization procedures, and infection control.
Ability to enter and verify information with accuracy.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Proactive, punctual and reliable.
Physical Requirements / Working Conditions
Ability to communicate effectively with others.
Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and supervisory staff at all levels.
May be exposed to short, intermittent, and/or prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties.
May be required to accomplish job duties using various types of equipment/supplies, to include but not limited to sterilization machinery, plastic wrappings, pens, pencils and computer keyboards.
Ability to lift dental instrumentation trays.
Exposed to dental materials or chemicals used in dental operatories or laboratories including, but not limited to latex, acrylic, glutaraldehyde, etc.
Required Certifications/Licenses
—
Required Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Major (if required)
—
Required Experience
None
Preferred Qualifications
Computer skills.
One year (1) experience in a dental oral hospital setting.
Is this a safety sensitive position?
No
Background Screening Required?
Yes
Pre-Employment Conditions
—
Sensitivity Disclaimer
Nova Southeastern University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary.
Equal Opportunity Statement
NSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status or any other legally protected status.
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