Central Sterilization Technician (Dental Center)

Job Title:          Central Sterilization Tech (CST)

Department:     Dental Center

Reports To:      Dental Center Dental Assistant Supervisor

Salary Range:   As established by contract (If annualized, $62,892.29 as New Hire)

Work Hours:      35 Hours per week 

Summary: The CST provides full support to the successful operations of the Dental Center utilizing the appropriate standards for the maintenance and sterilization of all instruments utilized in the care and treatment of Dental Center patients. Possesses full knowledge and experience regarding the operations of all sterilization equipment and instrument procedure case system.

Responsibilities:

• Decontaminates and sterilizes instruments and dental supplies following proper sterilization standards.
• Assemble, sterilize, wrap and seal trays of instruments following proper sterilization standards.
• Monitors biological and chemical wash solutions to ensure quality and consistency for decontamination of instruments and equipment.
• Sort and categorize instruments according to procedures assuring that instrument trays are correct and complete.  
• Maintain proper storage of instruments displaying sterilization wrapping dates and making sure that all trays available for use are within timeframe standards.
• Assist with the ordering, replacement and inventory control of all instruments, supplies and materials to meet the correct levels and standards.  
• Maintain biomedical inspection review and reports up to date, display all bio-hazard inspection stickers as required.
• Provide weekly review of sterilization equipment, review calibrations assuring equipment is in full compliance and working standards.
• Maintain log and tagging systems ensuring proper tracking and that all instruments are returned to the correct storage area.
• Perform and log BD and Spore testing as necessary, report failures immediately and collect all instruments that were processed during failed cycles.

Qualifications: HS Diploma, successfully completed Central Sterile Service Program and provide certificate accredited by the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM)

Requirements:  Certification International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM)

Language Skills: Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written.

Reasoning Ability: High

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to work in surroundings with degree of dust, noise, etc. without undue discomfort.
• Ability to hear, talk, walk, stand, bend and stretch
• Ability to read, write and interpret documents
• Ability to sit for long periods of time at desk to perform job functions *
• Ability to stand for long periods of time as required in procedural or sterilization areas
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and/or co-workers
• May be exposed to mechanical/electrical/radiant/explosive/burn and chemical hazards.
• May be required to handle, dispose of and/or identify hazardous waste and hazardous materials
• May be required to operate and clean equipment
• May be required to work both indoor/outdoor under extreme temperatures.
• May be required to handle reasonably heavy weights across distances
• Must be trained in and knowledgeable of all IFH policies and procedures pertaining to hazardous waste and hazardous materials and maintain qualifications applicable to assigned work
• Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.