"Senior Sterile Supplies Spec"

About Us

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care... [link to mission]

Location

Augusta University - Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912. Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904.

College/Department Information

The Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University... We also serve patients in more than 20 clinics across Georgia.

Job Summary

This is work of a specialized nature involving the sterilization and processing of supplies and instruments for distribution. Work involves inspecting, sorting, disassembly/reassembly, manual and mechanical cleaning, biological processes, equipment operation, storing, and distributing sterile supplies. Assist with the implementation of the system of inventory control and periodic inventory of dental instruments. Work is performed under direct supervision and is reviewed by observation of results obtained. Also required to work ADEX (CRDTS) exams and mock boards, as well as other Special board certifications exercises throughout the year as needed requiring weekend work up to 4-6 times per year. Serve as the lead person and perform supervisory duties in the absence of the Central Sterilization Supervisor.

Responsibilities

The duties include, but are not limited to:

INVENTORY: MAINTAIN DAILY INVENTORY CONTROL OF ALL INSTRUMENTS:

• Generate inventory sheets for dental faculty, residents, and students.
• Identify the need for repair, provide preventive maintenance for instruments, and hand pieces.
• Assist with the periodic inventory of supplies and instruments.

INSTRUMENTS: DISPENSE AND COLLECT ALL INSTRUMENTS TO AND FROM DISPENSARIES/CLINICS:

• Ensure proper instructions are supplied within each cassette.
• Identify the need for repair, provide preventive maintenance for instruments, and hand pieces.
• Distribute appropriate instruments to dental dispensaries accurately and efficiently. Dispense and sterilize instruments for board candidates.

INFECTION CONTROL: ENSURE THAT THE HIGHEST QUALIFY OF INFECTION CONTROL IS MAINTAINED:

• Operating sterilizers and conducting procedures for testing (Bowie Dick, Biological monitoring)

INVENTORY CONTROL:

• Operate computer system/scanners for inventory control, create labels, maintain forms, and create barcode labels

ROOM MAINTENANCE:

• Maintain all rooms associated with central sterilization, conduct scheduled cleaning of wall floors, counters, equipment, and conduct daily cleaning of assigned work area.

OTHER DUTIES:

• Perform all other job duties as assigned by Central Sterilization and Instrument Control Manager or Director of Clinical Operations.

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent from a recognized State or Federal accredited organization with knowledge of sterilization processes and two years of experience in a dental setting.

Preferred Qualifications

Graduation from a Dental Assistant Program and/or graduation from a Sterile Process Technician Program. OR Associate's degree from an accredited college or university.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of dental instruments and equipment.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.

SKILLS

• Prioritize tasks, complete work, and meet deadlines.
• Detailed and team oriented
• Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills

ABILITIES

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to learn software
• Ability to learn and apply principles of sterilization and infectious disease transmission, infection prevention and control, and all aspects of steam sterilization, including decontamination, inspection, and packaging of items to be sterilized; sterilization procedures; equipment operation; and safety precautions.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. (with Shift Differential). Pay Band: B4. Salary: Minimum $17.02/hour. Salary to be commensurate with qualifications... Recruitment Period: Until Filled. Benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, etc.