Senior Sterile Supplies Specialist

Dental Sterilization Technician

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today.

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.

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.

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.

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 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: Monday-Friday (Occasional weekends 4-6 times per year) 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 of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position Recruitment Period: Until Filled Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees. Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teacher's Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays. Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University. If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage. Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle. For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation. All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success." Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.