University of Colorado Anschutz
Department: School of Dental Medicine, Dental Clinic Support Services
Job Title: Sterilization Technician Trainee (HCS Trainee I)
Position: #00215879 – Requisition: #40802
Job Summary:
The University of Colorado, School of Dental Medicine (SDM) is looking for a full-time Sterilization Technician Trainee. Under the direction of the Clinical Support Services department leadership, our Sterilization Technicians support clinical operations for the entire School of Dental Medicine (SDM). These positions are integral to dental education clinical operations, focusing on sterilization and sterile processing with the opportunity for training and career growth in a healthcare industry.
Key Responsibilities:
Department: School of Dental Medicine, Dental Clinic Support Services
Job Title: Sterilization Technician Trainee (HCS Trainee I)
Position: #00215879 – Requisition: #40802
Job Summary:
The University of Colorado, School of Dental Medicine (SDM) is looking for a full-time Sterilization Technician Trainee. Under the direction of the Clinical Support Services department leadership, our Sterilization Technicians support clinical operations for the entire School of Dental Medicine (SDM). These positions are integral to dental education clinical operations, focusing on sterilization and sterile processing with the opportunity for training and career growth in a healthcare industry.
Key Responsibilities:
- Instrument and Equipment Sterilization – 85% (Essential
Function)
- Perform cleaning and decontamination of all instruments and
equipment according to established procedures and techniques.
Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, Colorado.
Why Join Us:
Why work for the University?
We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:
- Medical: Multiple plan options
- Dental: Multiple plan options
- Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
- Retirement Plans: State pension (PERA Defined Benefit) or
401(a) - Employer contributes between 10% and 21.5% of your gross
pay
- Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
- Vacation Days: Between 12/year and 24/year (maximum accrual
between 192 hours and 384 hours) – specific amount depends on
length of total State of Colorado service
- Sick Days: 10/year (360 hour maximum accrual)
- Holiday Days: 15/year
- Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all
CU campuses
- ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service
Qualifications:
Please make sure to include the following in your resume: job title, duties, months and years employed, and average hours worked per week as minimum experience is calculated on a 40 hour/week basis.
Minimum Qualifications:
- None
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with dental instrument terminology.
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United
States without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide work
visa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position now
or in the future.
- Ability to work morning or afternoon shifts as needed.
- Ability to work on different floors, as needed.
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication (written and verbal); ability to
interact with sterilization staff and supervisor on a daily basis
to meet the demands of clinical and educational operations.
- In-depth understanding and demonstrated knowledge, skills, and
abilities in proper decontamination, sterilization, and instrument
preparation.
Questions should be directed to: Oscar De Moya, Oscar.demoya@cuanschutz.edu
Application Materials Instructions:
APPLICATION DEADLINE: This announcement is open until 8/23/26
To apply, please submit the following materials to this posting:
- A cover letter and resume that specifically addresses the job
requirements and outlines your qualifications.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Classified Staff positions have specific application requirements:
Submit all required documents indicated in this posting and include a current email address and phone number.
Please address minimum qualifications, competencies and preferred qualifications in your cover letter, as these along with previous work experience will be used in the assessment process.
Click here to view Veteran and other General Information regarding Classified Staff positions: https://www.cu.edu/cu-careers/special-instructions-classified-staff-applicants
For those who meet minimum qualifications, the comparative analysis process will include one or all of the following:
- Preferred Qualifications Application Review based on the
preferred qualifications listed in the posting.
- Candidates will be evaluated and rated against the preferred
qualifications based on information submitted within their
application materials. Note: Candidates are not physically present
for this portion of the comparative analysis.
- Candidates will be evaluated and rated against the preferred
qualifications based on information submitted within their
application materials. Note: Candidates are not physically present
for this portion of the comparative analysis.
- Interviews based on the job requirements, preferred
qualifications and competencies listed in the posting.
- Candidates will be evaluated, scored and ranked based on oral
responses
- Interviews may be over the phone, videoconference or
in-person
- Candidates will be evaluated, scored and ranked based on oral
responses
- You will be notified via email if the comparative analysis
process changes or includes additional assessment tools other than
those listed above.
The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as (minimum – 50th posting max)
$3,294 - $3,862 per month
This position is eligible for overtime compensation.
The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
If you have prior state-classified service in the same class series as this position, your pay may be set at a higher amount per the state Step Pay Program implemented on July 1, 2024. For more information about the Step Pay Program, please visit the 2024 Step Pay Program for State of Colorado Employees | DHR .
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
ADA Statement:
The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu .
Background Check Statement:
The University of Colorado Anschutz is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.
Vaccination Statement:
CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases . If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program .
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