Sterilization Technician

Overview

A Sterilization Technician at Touro College of Dental Medicine would be responsible for maintaining a clean and safe environment in the dental clinic by cleaning, sterilizing, and disinfecting dental instruments and equipment. They would also manage the inventory of sterilization supplies and ensure compliance with infection control protocols.

Responsibilities

• Instrument Processing: Cleaning, sterilizing, and disinfecting dental instruments and equipment.

• Infection Control: Ensuring all sterilization procedures adhere to established protocols to prevent the spread of infection.

• Inventory Management: Maintaining an adequate supply of sterilization supplies and instruments.

• Equipment Maintenance: Ensuring sterilization equipment is functioning properly and reporting any issues.

• Maintaining a Clean Environment: Keeping the sterilization area clean and organized.

• Following Protocols: Adhering to all relevant safety and infection control guidelines.

Qualifications

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma/GED equivalent required.

Certifications/Licensures

• Sterile Processing Certification: Certification such as CRCST or CSPD is a plus.

• CPR Certification required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• General Administrative Duties required.

• Ability to solve complex problems and meet deadlines required.

• Accuracy and productivity in completing tasks required.

• Exceptional analytical, problem solving skills, collaboration and matrix management skills required.

• Demonstrated proficiency in communication (written and verbal) required.

• Attention to Detail: Accuracy and precision are crucial in sterilization procedures.

• Communication Skills: Effective communication with students, faculty, and other staff.

• Organization and Time Management: Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.

Working Conditions

• Ability to lift 25 pounds.

• Stand for extended periods.

• Perform repetitive tasks.

Maximum Salary

USD $60,600.00/Yr.

Minimum Salary

USD $48,480.00/Yr.

Touro University offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes:

• Full range of Health Plans

• Medical Plans (choice of EPO, PPO, High Deductible HSA)

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

• Dental Plans (PPO & HMO) and Vision Plan

• Dependent Care and Transit Programs

• Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance

• Short-term and Long-term disability programs

• Retirement Plan (403b) - matching contribution up to 5% for eligible/enrolled employees following one year of employment (may make own pre-tax contributions immediately following employment)

• Touro University Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse and dependent children

• Employee Assistance Program

• Early-Release Fridays (upon approval)

• Generous Paid Time Off

• Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave & Floating Holiday

• Annual Holiday Schedule

All campuses of the Touro University unite to promote our core values of Respect, Integrity, and Ethics. As an international institution with diverse and talented faculty and staff, we value an inclusive learning experience where students and employees come first.

Touro University is an equal opportunity employer. Touro University treats all employees, job applicants, and students without unlawful consideration of race, ethnicity, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition), age, disability, medical condition, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military service or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. We are committed to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy in all decisions, including but not limited to, recruitment, the administration of educational programs and activities, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, placement, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, layoff, suspension, expulsion and termination, and all other terms and conditions of admission, matriculation, and employment.

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Job Locations US-NY-Hawthorne

ID 2026-13488

College TUNY - College of Dental Medicine

Position Type Full-Time

Schedule Shift Mon. to Thur. (8AM-5PM) & Friday, (8AM-12:30PM)

Hours Per Week 36.5

Travel As needed

Category Healthcare/Clinics

FLSA Status Non-Exempt

Location : Country US