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Sterilization TechnicianKansas City University College of Dental Medicine seeks a Sterilization Technician (ST) for a new dental school in Joplin, Missouri. Reporting to the Dental Hygiene and Sterilization Coordinator, the qualified Sterilization Technician will be responsible for decontamination, sanitation, processing and storing of dental instruments and supplies as well as the maintenance, upkeep and quality assurance and testing of the decontamination and sterilization equipment. Candidates with dental assisting experience would also qualify for this position.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Prepare, decontaminate, sanitize, and sterilize dental instruments and supplies for use in clinical proceduresInspect instruments post-operatively for proper function and damage, ensuring they are in optimal condition before restockingMaintain accurate records of sterilized items, including item numbers, dates, times, sterilizer used, and operator initialsMonitor sterilization process for instruments or equipment use during proceduresEnsure all necessary equipment is available and operational as neededValidate the sterility of processed instruments by performing biological and chemical testingConduct regular maintenance on autoclaves to ensure proper functioning and safety standardsOperate steam sterilizers, washer-disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, dry heat ovens, and other related equipmentProvide guidance and instructions to new staff members regarding sterile processingMonitor inventory levels of supplies in order to maintain adequate stock at all timesQualifications:A minimum of two years' experience as a Sterilization ProfessionalMinimum of two years' experience in sterilization and infection control practicesAbility to work in a fast-paced environment and contribute to an efficient, productive clinic operationPhysical Requirements:Physical dexterity sufficient to use hands, arms, and shoulders repetitively to operate a keyboard and other office equipment, use a telephone, access file cabinets and other items stored at various levels, including overheadPhysical dexterity, strength, and coordination to lift, push, and pull up to 20 poundsAbility to stand for up to four hours at a timeAbility to speak and hear well enough to communicate clearly and understandably with sufficient volume to ensure an accurate exchange of information in normal conversational distance, over the telephone, and in a group settingAbility to continuously operate a personal computer for extended periods of time (4 or more hours)Mental acuity sufficient to collect and interpret data, evaluate, reason, define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, make valid judgments and decisionsThe essential physical and mental requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Equal Opportunity EmployerKCU is committed to promoting an equal employment opportunity workplace. Equal opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information (GINA), physical or mental disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, ancestry, military and/or veteran status, and/or any other status protected by applicable Federal, state or local law.Annual Security ReportKCU is committed to providing a safe campus for students, faculty, and staff. Our annual campus security report lists campus crimes and statistics for the campus and public areas around campus for the last three years, in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act.Thank you for your interest in a career at KCU!
Worksite address
joplin, MO, 64804, US
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