Sterilization Assistant

Summary

Position Title

Sterilization Assistant

Department

College of Health Sciences/School of Orthodontics

Position Reports to

BRCHS Dean/Business Operation Manager

Effective Date

April 29, 2024 through July 29, 2024

Status

Temporary/Non-Exempt

Job Summary

To support and maintain an effective process for cleaning dental instruments in accordance to OSHA Regulation and Florida Statues. Perform weekly and monthly maintenance on autoclaves as well as routine spore test.

 

Supervisory Responsibilities

None. 

Duties/Responsibilities

• Decontaminates and sterilizes instruments, dental supplies and equipment, and assembles, wraps and sterilizes trays of instruments. Follows proper Standard Precautions while in decontamination and sterilization areas.
• Monitors biological and chemical wash solution to ensure quality and consistency for decontamination of instruments and dental equipment.
• Sorts mismatched sets of instruments, trays, and dental equipment and makes them available to sterile processing in a timely manner.
• Restocks, labels, and maintains inventory, collects and distributes instruments, and trays.
• Performs environmental maintenance duties and assists in maintaining inventory levels in sterile processing, the operating room, and in equipment storage areas.
• Verifies that equipment functions properly, requisitions for equipment maintenance, repair or replacement, and removes defective equipment.
• Maintains a clean work area.
• Assists with maintaining established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, and quality improvement, safety, and environmental and infection control standards.
• Communicates appropriately using good interpersonal skills.
• Send and track instruments for repair.
• Ordering sharps container.
• Maintain biohazard log.
• Back up for maintenance of SDS sheets.
• Communicate low inventory by writing it on the inventory log.

Required Skills/Abilities

Knowledge of: 

• Sterilization techniques and procedures.
• OSHA standards and requirements.

Skill in:

• Sterilizing and disinfecting dental equipment.
• Operating standard office equipment and using required software applications.

Ability to: 

• Read, understand, and follow oral and written instructions.
• Organize and prioritize multiple detailed tasks within tight timeframes.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Handle stressful situations and provide a high level of customer service in a calm and professional manner, including calming fearful patients.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, service providers, faculty, and other staff.

Education, Certificates, Licenses, & Experience

• High school diploma and some college or technical training in a related discipline and two (2) years experience in infection control, sterilization and/or chairside dental assistance or an equivalent combination of education, training, or experience.
• A valid driver’s license is required prior to employment and must be maintained during
  employment.

Physical Requirements

• Sitting—up to 4 hours a day.
• Walking—up to 2 hours per day.
• Standing—up to 8 hours per day.
• Computer keyboard—up to 6 hours per day.
• Lifting—up to a maximum of 30 pounds, but will generally not apply.
• Pushing—up to a maximum of 30 pounds, but will generally not apply.
• Pulling—up to a maximum of 30 pounds, but will generally not apply
• The following requirements will generally not apply:
  
  • Bending
  • Squatting
  • Stooping
  • Reaching
  • Balancing
  • Twisting
  • Crawling
  • Kneeling
  • Climbing stairs or a ladder
  • Outdoors

Important Note

This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required for this position. The University reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs.

To Apply

Interested applicants are asked to submit a resume, cover letter, list of references, and completed JU Application to Sharon Frazier at sfrazie@ju.edu.