UNIV - Sterile Processing Technician - College of Dental Medicine at Medical University of South Carolina Medical Center in Charleston

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Job Description Summary The Dental Assistant/Sterile Processing Technician reports to the Central Sterilization Manager. Under general supervision, the Dental Assistant/Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for decontamination, cleaning, processing, sterilization and distribution of instruments in compliance with dental clinic policies and procedures, state, local and federal requirements. This position Adheres to Standard Precautions as appropriate, which may include the use of protective barriers, as appropriate (e.g., gloves, masks, gowns, pocket masks, and/or safety glasses); handling and disposing of infectious waste appropriately; and hand washing as appropriate. Entity Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type​ Classified Cost Center CC001135 CDM Dental Teaching Clinic Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade University-CLN06 Pay Range 44,268.00 - 57,528.00 - 70,788.000 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift Job Description 30% : Operates all required sterilization equipment and machinery to accurately and safely, prepare, assembles, and sterilizes instruments and supplies according to parameters of sterilization in accordance with The Department of Health, OSHA, CDC, FDA and AAMI standards. 20% : Handles and cares for instruments appropriately, including appropriate selection of cleaning agents, lubricants, examination for function, identification and assembly according to guidelines and preparation for sterilization; retrieves malfunctioning instruments and ensures repairs are completed. 20% : Packs supplies/instruments, wraps instruments for sterilization, inspect each instrument for use, function, completeness and cleanliness. 10% : Retrieves contaminated instruments and delivers sterile instruments to and from dental clinics as scheduled for each shift 10%: Maintains appropriate records, and monitors quality control and infection control standards. Provides asset management and support of surgical instruments and trays belonging to the facility. 5% : Serves as back up Dental Assistant for all dental clinics as needed 5% : All other duties as assigned by manager. Additional Job Description Minimum Requirements: A high school diploma and one year of training or experience within specific work area. Certification in Radiation Safety required for positions responsible for dental x-rays. Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Frequent) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work from elevated areas. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 50# , unassisted. Ability to lift/carry patients to 350# (+/-), assisted. Ability to lift objects from floor level to height of 36 inches, to 50#, unassisted. Ability to lower objects, to 50#, from height of 36 inches, unassisted. Ability to push/pull objects to 350#(+/-), unassisted. Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close