Sterilization/Dispensing Technician

Primary Purpose:
Under the immediate supervision of the PHCC
Assistant Dental Director and the Director, performs duties related to infection control and the sterilization and dispensing
areas.

Essential Functions:

• Process dental instruments and equipment, including receiving, cleaning, wrapping, and
  sterilizing semi-critical and critical items; disinfect non-critical portable dental equipment; inspect the contents of all instrument
  cassettes and packages for completeness and damage; replace as needed.
• Operate and assist in the maintenance of washing and
  cleaning sterilization machines, including weekly biological testing of autoclaves.
• Prepare pre-packaged disposable items; dispense
  instrument cassettes and dental materials/equipment according to established procedures.
• Maintain an accurate inventory of borrowed
  and returned cassettes, materials, and equipment, and secure all inventories according to established procedures.
• Order supplies
  for dispensing windows; restock inventory as needed.
• Maintain a neat, clean, orderly sterilization room and dispensing area
  according to established standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the PHCC Assistant Dental Director and the
  Director.

University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued
students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways
socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and
staff.

Minimum Qualifications:
Education/Certifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certification in Central Sterilization is required or must be obtained within twelve (12) months of
  employment.

Experience:

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a dental/medical
  setting.

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience:

• Previous experience in a hospital or health care
  delivery system is highly desirable.

Knowledge of:

• Sterilization techniques.
• Dental
  instruments/materials and their use.
• Dental terminology and procedures.Infection control protocol and requirements.

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively with faculty, staff, and patients.
• Effectively assist staff and
  faculty.
• Maintain a professional demeanor at all times.
• Apply time management skills.
• Demonstrate initiative and
  sound judgment in a fast-paced environment.
• Work independently or as part of a team.
• Index and alphabetize
  accurately.
• Recognize and set up dental instruments.
• Use an electronic tracking system using bar coding, scanners, and
  reports provided by tracking software.

Other:

• Experience and sensitivity in working with people of
  diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university
  setting.
• Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.

Physical
Requirements:
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive
of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made
to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Requires standing during most working hours.
• Requires lifting instrument baskets in and out of an autoclave machine and lifting boxes of gloves and dental materials up to 40
  lbs.
• Requires moving large mobile carts through clinic areas.

Working Conditions:

• Position is
  full-time, eight (8) hours per day, five (5) days per week.
• Must be available to work varying shifts, including evenings.
• Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens may reasonably be anticipated. Personal protective equipment will be provided to reduce or
  eliminate exposure to routine or limited infectious agents.

No Visa Sponsorship: This position is not eligible
for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Hiring Range: $20.16 – $26.70 per hour; We consider factors such as, but not
limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s qualifications, internal equity, as well as market and organizational
considerations when extending an offer.

Background Check Statement:
All applicants who receive a conditional offer of
employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening.

AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure
Requirement: University of the Pacific complies with California Assembly Bill 810, requiring candidates accepting conditional job offers to
disclose any final administrative or judicial findings, ongoing proceedings, allegations, resignations under investigation, or appeals
related to sexual harassment or misconduct within the past seven years.

To apply, visit https://pacific.peopleadmin.com/postings/32056

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