Sterilization Technician

Sterilization Technician 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars Dallas, TX $17.78 an hour - Full-time Texas A&M University 2,014 reviews $17.78 an hour - Full-time Job Title Sterilization Technician Agency Texas A&M University Health Science Center Department Clinical Affairs Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Dallas, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description Who we are A part of the Texas A&M University Health Science Center, Texas A&M College of Dentistry in Dallas was founded in 1905 and is a nationally recognized center for oral health sciences education, research, specialized patient care and continuing dental education. As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, the Texas A&M University Health Science Center encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research, and team-based health care delivery. What we want Join the Texas A&M College of Dentistry as a Sterilization Technician ! The Sterilization Technician will have the responsibility of sterilizing dental equipment and distributes instrumentation and materials. Our ideal candidate is independently driven and will have a foundational commitment to the success of our college and students. If this is you, we invite you to apply to become a member of our team. What you need to know

Salary:

$17.78/hour

Cover Letter/Resume:

A cover letter and resume will assist us in our review of your application materials. These can be uploaded on the application under CV/Resume.

Work Schedule/Location:

Located in Dallas, Texas, this is an on-site role with a typical schedule of Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm.

Qualifications Required Education:

High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others Strong organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Certified Sterilization Responsibilities Distribution and Inventory Management - Dispenses clinical supplies, materials, and instruments. Prepares various specific dental procedure packaging and other consumable packaging. Barcodes equipment for tracking and inventory purposes. Uses computer systems daily, to check equipment in and out of dispensary areas. Identifies and replaces instruments in student kits on a daily basis. Prepares student kits for distribution to students. Maintains annual inventory of instruments. Equipment Sterilization - Sterilizes dental equipment, transports equipment to central sterilization for autoclaving, and then transports back to work area. Operates ultrasonic cleaners, hand piece cleaners, washer, small and large autoclave. Conducts all biological and DART tests to ensure equipment is working properly. Why Texas A&M University? Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service. We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Health , dental , vision , life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums. 12-15 days of annual paid holidays. Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month. Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas .

Health and Wellness:

Free exercise programs and release time .

Professional Development:

All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more. Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee. Living Well , a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees. Instructions to

Applicants:

Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application. All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.