Sterile Equipment Technician

Sterile Equipment Technician

Job no: 540803

Work type: Staff Full-Time

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories: Allied Health, Veteran's Preference Eligible, Dentistry

Department: 34010306 - DN-STERILIZATION

Classification Title:
Sterile Equipment Technician

Classification Minimum Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent

Job Description:
The University of Florida, College of Dentistry is searching for a Sterile Equipment Technician. This position is responsible for cleaning dental instruments and the preparation of them for sterilization. The incumbent operates and maintains a variety of sterilization equipment.

• Dispensing clean instruments to dental students and departments, using computer program Axium and the INFO-DOT process. Collecting, tracking, and processing dirty instruments according to sterilization protocol.
• Disinfecting and sterilizing dental instruments for all UFCD dental students and the UFCD dental clinics: Replacing broken or missing instruments for UFCD Dental Students.
• Recording incoming and outgoing instruments from students and departments.
• Oiling and maintaining instruments and hand pieces.
• Maintaining machines and reporting needs for repairs (as needed). Maintaining office supplies inventory.
• Labeling and scanning with the Axium program.
• In-service training (updates, new sterilization techniques, and computer classes).
• Other related duties as assigned.

Expected Salary:
$16.00 - $17.00 per hour; commensurate with education and experience

Benefits:

The University of Florida offers low-cost State Health plans, a number of Dental plans to fit you and your family's needs, and Vision. Domestic partner coverage through GatorCare is also available. Optional plans such as life, disability, legal and accident insurance are also available.

Build your retirement roadmap with competitive pension plans, investment accounts and a host of voluntary add-ons, such as 457 deferred compensation and 403(b) plans.

UF provides a variety of leave programs including vacation, sick leave, 11 paid holidays, personal leave days, and family medical leave. TEAMS employees accrue approximately 22 vacation days annually, 13 sick days annually, and 4 personal leave days, typically used during the holiday closing period (accruals based on full-time employment). UF also provides you the flexibility to deal with life's challenges by offering paid family leave, eight full weeks of leave over a 24-month period.

UF Employees are also eligible for the GatorPerks discount program, which provides big savings at various businesses and retailers!

Explore UF's plethora of benefit options here: TEAMS Benefits

Required Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred:

• Dental Assistant certification or equivalent training.
• Ability to prepare, sterilize, and maintain dental instruments and equipment.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to plan, organize, and perform work assignments.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to pay attention to detail

Special Instructions to Applicants:
In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter, resume and a list of three references.

This position is eligible for veteran's preference. If you are claiming veteran's preference, please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See our Veteran's Preference Page for more specific information.


Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date. This requisition has been reposted. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not apply.

Health Assessment Required:Yes

Advertised: 03 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 17 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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