"Instrument Sterilization Attendant, Penn Dental Medicine at PHMC Health Center on Cedar"

Instrument Sterilization Attendant, Penn Dental Medicine at PHMC Health Center on Cedar

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Posted Job Title

Instrument Sterilization Attendant, Penn Dental Medicine at PHMC Health Center on Cedar

Job Profile Title

Instrument Sterilization Attendant B

Job Description Summary

The Instrument Sterilization Attendant is responsible for the decontamination, cleaning, identification, and assembly of all the dental instruments used throughout Penn Dental Medicine's (PDM) clinic at the Public Health Management Corporation (PHMC) Health Center on Cedar. The Attendant must be able to select the correct method of sterilization of instruments and will be required to learn how to operate the various types of sterilization equipment utilized in the clinic. Additional responsibilities include delivery and inventory of equipment throughout the clinic.

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.

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

$18.99 - $24.76 Hourly Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job's level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.