ASDOH – Sterilization Team Lead

Job Type
Full-time

Description
A.T. Still
University’s Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ATSU-ASDOH) is seeking a full-time non-exempt Sterilization Team Lead on the Mesa,
Arizona campus.

The Sterile Lead assists the Sterilization Manager in overseeing daily operations, ensuring compliance with Infection
control standards, and maintaining efficient workflow within the sterilization area. This position serves as the primary point of contact
between sterilization support staff and clinical teams, ensuring that all instruments, kits, and equipment is processed, stored, and
distributed accurately and safely.

Job Duties:

• Oversee daily sterilization workflow, including receiving,
  cleaning, packaging, sterilizing, and distributing instruments & equipment. Ensure all processing follows CDC, OSHA, and institutional
  infection control protocols.
• Perform biological and mechanical monitoring for autoclaves, record and report results to the
  Sterilization Manager.
• Provide daily guidance to the sterilization staff.
• Monitor and restock sterilization
  supplies.
• Support instrument repair, replacement, and labeling processes.
• Assist in tracking instrument usage and rotation
  to prevent shortages.
• Coordinate with the Sterilization Manager and facilities for repairs or calibrations.
• Perform daily
  DART-Bowie Dick tests and weekly spore testing.
• Enforce safety procedures, PPE compliance, and proper handling of contaminated
  instruments.
• Train new staff and students on sterilization procedures, infection control, and equipment handling.
• Other
  duties as assigned.

Skills & Experience:

• High school diploma plus one year of technical training or
  schooling required.
• ADS-OSAP/DANB infection control certification.
• CDA preferred or equivalent experience within dental
  environment.
• HIPAA and FERPA Regulations.
• OSHA Regulations.
• EHR Inventory Control Software.
• CPR
  certification.

ATSU offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverages, among more. If
eligible, employee-elected benefits would begin the first of the month following hire date. For more information, please visit: atsu.edu/employment/benefits.

A.T. Still University (ATSU) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sex
(including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its
programs and activities.

To apply, visit https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/3718687

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