"Instrument Sterilization Attendant A/B, Penn Dental Medicine"

Job Description

Posted Job Title
Instrument Sterilization Attendant A/B, Penn Dental Medicine

Job Profile Title
Instrument Sterilization Attendant A

Job Description Summary
Instrument Sterilization Attendants with Penn Dental Medicine provides services and support to academic clinics and research facilities. Members of the sterilization team support patient care and research by providing efficient, productive and successful management of sterilization protocols.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities:

• Prepare, decontaminate, and disinfects instruments, set-up and instrument sterilization.
• Ensures sterilization protocols are adhered as per manufacturer and policy.
• Distribute and collect instrument supplies and laboratory equipment utilizing scanning equipment. Provide customer service and patient care support in dispensing areas of assigned dental clinics.
• Delivers and inventories equipment distributed to and received from clinics.
• Ensures appropriate sterilization of glassware and specified waste of the research facilities.
• Perform additional duties as assigned. Provide and maintain expertise in innovative solutions focused on the responsible stewardship of Penn Dental Medicine and its community experience.

May be required to work occasional weekends and/or overtime as needed for preparation of student licensing exams. Candidate must be available to work a scheduled shift of 11:30AM - 8:30PM, Monday through Friday.

Qualifications:

• Instrument Sterilization Tech A: An Associate's Degree or two year college equivalent and 0 to 1 year of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Instrument Sterilization Tech B: An Associate's Degree or two year college equivalent and 1 to 2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Dental or medical background helpful but not required.
• Must be able to push or pull up to 150 lbs. and lift up to 100 lbs.
• Must be able to follow detailed oral and written instructions.
• The ideal candidate will thrive in a team-oriented, fast-paced working environment.

Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School
School of Dental Medicine

Pay Range
$16.83 - $24.76 Hourly Rate