Sterilization Technician Jobs

The Sterilization Technician is responsible for collecting used and contaminated equipment, instruments and supplies for sorting and decontamination. Cleaning supplies of contaminants, removing waste matter and operating and maintaining decontamination equipment. Preparing and packing decontaminated supplies for sterilization.

Essential responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Respect patient confidentiality.
• Comply with federal and state regulations (OSHA, HIPAA, DPH, AAMI, ANSI) and local standards.
• The environment calls for constant communication between the two sides of Sterilization. All Sterilization Technicians are expected to conduct quality control on each other’s tasks and provide constructive real-time feedback to ensure all is handled to the utmost standards. All in all, this is an environment of real-time feedback and proactivity.
• As part of a team, constantly utilize the axiUm Dispensary module to check out and check in instruments-alerting manager and IT of any issues.
• Label cassettes and instruments as needed.
• Wash, bag, and sterilize dental instruments for the Harvard Dental Center.
• Master knowledge of sterilization supplies, cassettes, and eqiupment in stock-being able to direct students with their needs, as needed.
• Be highly productive to ensure continuity with staggered schedules/shifts.
• Consistently interact with faculty, staff, and students in a professional and courteous manner.
• Master basic functions of state-of-the art washer and autoclaves and run and record daily and weekly tests.
• Be responsible for the ongoing organization and quality/control aspects of sterilization.
• Throughout the day, pick up dirty instruments and drop-off/organize clean instruments.
• Operate washer and autoclaves with little to no supervision.
• Demonstrate competency in medical emergency scenarios.
• Provide customer service to student providers retrieving supplies throughout the day.
• Demonstrate flexibility with an evolving workplace, improving oneself, and performing new duties.

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to successfully pass a comprehensive background check at hire.
• High school graduate or equivalent

• A certified Sterilization Technician and/or trained Dental Assistant, with a minimum of one year of experience in laboratory work, is preferred.
• Flexibility with schedule is ideal.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work well with others.
• Experience working in a sterile processing department is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in using a computer and being comfortable barcoding and keeping track of instruments.
• Displays a team player approach and has a professional and respectful attitude.
• Committed to providing excellent customer service.
• Working knowledge of utilizing all types of dental instrumentation and cassettes, handpieces, and small dental equipment.
• A desire to learn and grow is preferred.

• Physical requirements include: Ability to lift up to and no more than 50 lbs. worth of weight and push no more than 200 lbs. of weight using a cart.

• The primary work location for this position is Boston, MA. In-person on-campus work will be required. In order to be on Harvard payroll, you must reside in one of the following states – CA (exempt employees only), CT, GA, IL, ME, MD, MA, NH, NJ, NY, RI, VT, VA, WA.
• Work Is performed in and office/clinical setting.
• The Harvard Dental Center requires all HDC employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and remain up to date with COVID-19 vaccine boosters, as detailed in Harvard’s Vaccine & Booster Requirements. Exceptions will be provided only for medical or religious reasons. Please contact HUHS’ medical records team for more details at [email protected].

Diversity Statement: The Harvard School of Dental Medicine values diversity among its faculty, staff, and students, is strongly committed to building a culturally diverse intellectual community, and strongly encourages applications from women and underrepresented groups.

Compensation Range (hourly rate): Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity. Generally new hires can expect compensation between the minimum and midpoint of the range.

Minimum $22.41

Midpoint $28.09

Maximum $33.77

• For HDC positions: This role will be based at either the HDC Longwood or Cambridge location but may require or be schedule at either location as business needs dictate.
• Harvard School of Dental Medicine is not able to provide visa sponsorship or work authorization for this opportunity.
• The Harvard School of Dental Medicine reserves the right to add or change duties as dictated by business needs.

We invite you to visit Harvard’s Total Rewards website to learn more about our outstanding benefits package, which may include:

• Work/Life and Wellness: Child and elder/adult care resources including on campus childcare centers, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
• Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service.
• Harvard Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks: Access to Harvard athletic and fitness facilities, libraries, campus events, credit union, and more, as well as discounts to various types of services (legal, financial, etc.) and cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.
• Commuting and Transportation: Various commuter options handled through the Parking Office, including discounted parking, half-priced public transportation passes and pre-tax transit passes, biking benefits, and more.
• Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits. Most coverage begins as of your start date.
• Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year (3 weeks for support staff and 4 weeks for administrative/professional staff), 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January, 3 personal days per year (prorated based on date of hire), and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary care givers.
• Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions.
• Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning.

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