Sterilization Assistant- Il- College of Dental - Downers Grove, United States - Midwestern University

Midwestern University

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Downers Grove, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Summary

The Sterilization Assistant is responsible for conducting proper, sterilization techniques related to dental instrumentation, dental terminology, and proper infection control protocols as established by the College of Dental Medicine.

This position is responsible for the dispensing, collecting, and processing of dental instruments, equipment, and consumable supplies utilized in the Dental Institute clinics.

The position reports to the Supervisor of Sterilization and interacts significantly with faculty, staff, and students.

Individuals in this position must be able to adapt to work schedule changes based on the hours of the clinic.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Disinfect mobile carts so that instruments can be transported to clinic dispensaries in a timely manner for both shifts.
Responsible for inventory data used to maintain supplies in the department.
Assist with data entry pertaining to supplies used in the dental clinic.
Participate in instrument, equipment, and supply management by:
Preparing and processing instruments, supplies and equipment.
Cleaning, disinfecting, sterilizing, packaging, and restocking instruments, supplies and equipment.
Cleaning and lubricating dental hand pieces/accessories, instrument cassettes, and bur blocks.
Disinfecting lab bowls, spatula and knifes.
Identifying instrumentation and monitoring all cassettes for completeness of content.
Operating highcapacity sterilization units, ultrasonic cleaning units, and instrument washers.
Tracking, inventorying, and dispensing dental instruments, supplies and equipment.
Assisting with barcoding and rebarcoding instruments and equipment and entering items into the system.
Tracking missing and broken instruments and entering them into the system.
Maintain the organization, cleanliness, and general appearance of the sterilizing rooms.
Participate in the quality assurance process within the department.
Assist with dental operatory equipment infection control.
Perform weekly biological testing and record keeping on all autoclaves located throughout the dental clinic.
Perform daily Bowie-Dick testing and record keeping on all Getinge sterilizers located in Central Sterilization.
Perform weekly maintenance on all sterilization equipment.
Participate in Dental Clinic meetings.
Adaptable to shift changes.
Train staff, faculty, and students about sterilization and infection control issues.
Assist in the training of new employees.
Consistently provide exceptional service to internal customers.
Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

This individual must have the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner and must have regular, in-person attendance.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other Qualifications

This position requires a significant amount of interaction with the public and many internal customers and therefore, the individual must be able to develop positive rapport effectively.

The ability to maintain a professional demeanor, be detail oriented and promote a welcoming atmosphere is essential. The ability and willingness to cross train in other areas of the Dental clinic is required. The ability to interact professionally with vendors is also required. The individual must have the ability to become familiar with axiUm electronic tracking system. The ability to learn proper biohazard protocol and procedure for handling dirty equipment and sharp objects required.

Education and/or Experience
High school diploma or GED is required. A minimum of 1-2 years of work experience in a sterilization department or dental office is required. Experience with sterilization equipment, packaging of instruments and the ability to troubleshoot equipment is required. Familiarity with OSHA guidelines, knowledge of dental equipment, general procedures and proper infection control protocols required. Experience working in a team and customer service-oriented environment with excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.

This individual should be a person committed to ensuring that a work friendly environment exists with faculty, staff, and students.

Computer Skills
Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and general Dental Software required.

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 with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representativ