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Sterilization Technician

New York University

#Interpersonal Skills #Preventative Maintenance #Record Keeping #Dental Instruments #Computer Skills #Fast Paced Environment #Sterilization #Disinfection Equipment #CRCST

Quick overview

The Sterilization Technician is responsible for sterilizing dental instruments, including cassettes, bur blocks, and handpieces, while tracking them through the cleaning process using scanning technology. They also perform routine maintenance and operate disinfection and sterilization equipment.

Requirements summary

A High School Diploma or equivalent is required, along with at least one year of related experience and familiarity with dental instruments. Preferred qualifications include one year of dental assistant training or experience, and certification as a CRCST is required.

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Job description

Position Summary

Sterilize dental instruments including instrument cassettes, bur blocks, endo file boxes, and handpieces. Track dental instruments through all phases of the cleaning and sterilization process by utilizing scanning technology. Perform routine maintenance on a variety of dental equipment. Operate disinfection and sterilization equipment. Troubleshoot error messages, perform preventative maintenance to ensure optimal operation of equipment. Maintain files and records and provide support to clinic office staff.

Qualifications

Required Education:High School Diploma or equivalent Required Experience:1+ years of related experience. Familiarity with instruments. Preferred Experience:1+ years Dental assistant training or experience. Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST). Ability to work in a fast paced and hectic environment. Strong interpersonal skills. Familiarity working with computers.

Additional Information

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the hourly rate for this position is USD $32.972. This rate is based on bargaining unit contracts. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items. NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen.NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels.