Sterilization Clerk

The Temple University's Kornberg School of Dentistry is searching for a Sterilization Clerk, to join our team!

Become a part of the Temple family and you will have access to the following:
Full medical, dental, vision coverage
Paid time off
11 Paid Holidays
Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION FREE
A generous retirement plan and so much more!

Salary Details:
*Hire rate $21.53/hr. After successful completion of the probationary period job rate will be $23.24/hr.
*This is a grade F union position with 1199C.

Job Details:
*This position will be on-site

Position Summary:
As the second-oldest dental school in the U.S., the Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry upholds a legacy of innovation in dental education, research efforts, community service and pioneering healthcare services. Founded in 1863, Kornberg remains a pillar in the dental community. We have more than 7,000 alumni currently redefining the field of oral health around the world. In 2023, the school proudly celebrated its 160th Anniversary.

Kornberg supports health and wellness through a range of diverse educational programs and comprehensive patient services. Our students become dedicated and ethical professionals who honor the traditional models of dental care while staying focused on discovering new ones. We train the experts who lead the field.

Our renowned faculty and staff provide students with a wealth of opportunities and resources, including smart classrooms, digital dentistry labs, clinics and a preclinical lab that emphasizes collaboration. Students pursue postbaccalaureate, predoctoral, continuing education and advanced education in general dentistry programs.

The Sterilization Clerk within the Department of Instrument Management Services will receive, identify, disassemble, decontaminate, inspect, maintain, assemble, package, labels and sterilize all reusable supplies, instruments and patient care equipment for the School of Dentistry. Additionally, the Sterilization Clerk will transport, and issue instruments, supplies, and equipment maintained by Central Sterile Processing to students, residents, faculty and staff of the school. Other responsibilities will be to track instruments, supplies and equipment throughout the central sterile processing and dispensing operation using a computer-based system. The Sterilization Clerk must provide excellent customer service in performance of duties by interacting with students, faculty and staff in a professional, efficient and effective manner. Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:
*At least 1 year's experience in decontamination and sterilization of supplies, surgical instruments and equipment required.

Preferred Education and Experience:
*Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST).

Required Skills and Abilities:
*Extreme attention to detail.
*Must be extremely conscientious with regard to procedures that are repetitive.
*Must have basic computer skills.
*Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work with a diverse population of students, faculty and staff.

Essential duties:
*Receives, identifies, disassembles, decontaminates, inspects, maintains, assembles, packages, *labels and sterilizes many different types of dental instruments, special instruments cassettes, patient care equipment and carts.
*Checks and maintains serviceability of instruments, supplies and equipment.
*Process soiled / contaminated instruments and equipment.
*Maintains adequate and accurate quality controls and records that monitor and document the *operation and effectiveness of departmental equipment and processes.
*Receive, track and identifies all instruments and equipment for decontamination and sterilization.
*Sterilizes instruments and equipment.
*Handle and store sterile supplies to assure the availability.
*Maintain accurate documentation of all items received and issued.
*Dispenses and receives instruments and cassettes.
*Utilize computer and barcode scanning systems to track instruments, supplies and equipment.
*Check supply inventory and reorder.
*Clean equipment and tables, etc.
*Conduct inventory.
*Perform other related duties as assigned.

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Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

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