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New York University

Assistant Director, Instrumentation And Sterilization

Job Description

Location :
Location:
US-NY-New York Hybrid Remote Work Classification Fully Onsite:
100%
Onsite Department:
Central Sterilization Unit (Administrators)
School/Division:
College of Dentistry (DN1032)
Compensation Grade:
Band 53
Category Health Services Position Summary:
Direct and coordinate operations associated with the purchasing, storage, assembly,decontamination, cleaning and sterilization of all medical, dental, surgical and related supplies, materials, instruments, and equipment utilized in the care and treatment of dental and managed primary healthcare patients at the College. Direct special projects as assigned including the coordination of new instrument purchases, bar coding and integration into the College inventory. Interface regularly with clinical staff, advising dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants, nurses, students and other personnel regarding products, supplies, equipment, services, instrumentation, and other issues necessary to perform designated patient care medical and surgical procedures.
Qualifications:
Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree Preferred Education:
Bachelor's degree in a related healthcare field
Required Experience:
5 years' relevant experience in a sterile processing, operating room or similar setting, including supervisory experience, acquired knowledge of decontamination, and sterilization sciences, case cart systems and medical/surgical supplies and equipment.
Preferred Experience:
Management experience in a dental school, hospital, or large private practice.
Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Ability to perform multiple assignments within a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication, analytical and organizational skills. Certification in Central Service (CRCST) and Leadership Certification (CHL)
Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Knowledge of State Department of Health regulations, infection control protocols and team approach training programs.
Additional Information:
In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $81,344.66 to USD $101,344.66. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items. NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen. NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels. We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Click here to get started.

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A Surgical Assistant assists in operations, under the supervision of surgeons. May, in accordance with state laws, help surgeons to make incisions and close surgical sites, manipulate or remove tissues, implant surgical devices or drains, suction the surgical site, place catheters, clamp or cauterize vessels or tissue, and apply dressings to surgical site.

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