• Job Type: Support Staff - Union
• Bargaining Unit: SSA
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Salary Range: $55,112.05 - $55,112.05

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Sterilization Manager, the incumbent is responsible for maintaining the sterilization area and all instrumentation that requires reprocessing. Lead Technician B, Sterilization, serves as a senior member of the sterilization team, providing guidance and coordination of daily workflow under the direction of the Supervisor/Manager.

While Lead Technician B, Sterilization, may assist in delegating tasks and facilitating communication among staff during the Supervisor’s absence, this position does not include supervisory authority. A Supervisor or designated officer will always be on call to provide managerial oversight and support as needed.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, package and sterilize dental instruments and materials and operate the sterilization equipment according to protocol.
• Will collect soiled instrumentation and deliver clean instrumentation according to schedule.
• Prioritize the assembly of trays / cassettes and instruments to meet the needs of various specialties.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant sterilization area according to the policy.
• Incumbent must adhere strictly to safety, sterilization, handling and technical regulations. 
• Performs additional related duties as assigned to support the department’s operations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education, plus three (3) years of related experience required.
• Completion of sterile processing training program with a certification as a Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) from HSPA / IAHCSMM

Other Requirements

• As part of the selection process, candidates’ work performance histories will be reviewed to ensure alignment with the standards and expectations of the role.
• Lead Technician B, Sterilization is expected to maintain flexibility to cover shifts and support departmental operations as needed.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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