Job Summary

The Sterile Supplies Specialist is responsible for the sterilization and processing of supplies and instruments for distribution. Responsible for inspecting, sorting, disassembly/reassembly, manual and mechanical cleaning, biological processes, equipment operation, packaging, sterilizing, storing and distribution of sterile supplies. 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 approximately 4-6 times per year.

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-related duties as assigned.