Job Summary
The School of Dentistry is seeking a
detail-oriented Sterile Processing Technician to support the daily sterilization and instrument reprocessing needs of our dental clinics.
This role is responsible for the cleaning, decontamination, inspection, assembly, sterilization, and distribution of dental instruments and
supplies in accordance with established infection control standards.
The technician ensures that dental instruments and equipment are
properly sterilized and available to support clinical care and dental education. This position plays a critical role in maintaining safe,
efficient, and compliant clinic operations.
This position does not provide direct patient care, but supports students, faculty, and
clinical teams by maintaining sterile instrument workflows.
This position is an excellent opportunity for individuals with sterile
processing, dental assisting, or instrument reprocessing experience who enjoy working in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
As a
member of the School of Dentistry team, you are expected to form positive and productive relationships with peers, students, and leadership
to support the mission, vision, values, and PROMISE standards of the organization. You are expected to encourage
and foster a supportive and compassionate environment for all patients, students, faculty, staff, and the communities we serve.
WHY JOIN OUR TEAM
- Work in a large
academic dental clinic environment - Support the education of future dental professionals
- Excellent benefits including
medical, dental, retirement, and tuition reduction - Opportunities for training and professional growth
- Collaborative team
environment focused on patient safety and infection control
Responsibilities
- Perform decontamination, cleaning,
inspection, assembly, packaging, and sterilization of dental instruments and equipment. - Operate and maintain washer disinfectors,
and steam sterilizers (autoclaves). - Assemble and maintain instrument cassettes and procedure cassettes for dental clinics.
- Inspect instruments for cleanliness, damage, and functionality.
- Monitor and document biological and chemical sterilization
indicators. - Maintain sterilization records and inventory tracking systems.
- Barcode, inventory, and organize dental
instruments and equipment. - Deliver sterilized instruments to clinic dispensary and retrieve contaminated instruments.
- Ensure compliance with CDC, OSHA, manufacturer, and University infection control standards.
- Assist in maintaining adequate
supply and instrument inventory levels. - The role requires standing, walking, lifting, pushing, and pulling instruments and
equipment throughout the shift
Minimum Qualifications
Required
Entry level position.
Preferred
Work
experience in a medical setting or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).
This
position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring
all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for
documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential
ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Disclaimer
This job description
has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to
contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to
the job.
Preferences
Required
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to follow sterilization
procedures and infection control protocols. - Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
Preferred
- 1+ year of experience in sterile processing, dental assisting, or instrument reprocessing.
- Experience working in a dental
or medical clinic environment. - Familiarity with autoclaves, ultrasonic cleaners, and instrument cassettes.
- Knowledge of
dental instruments and terminology. - Experience monitoring biological and chemical sterilization indicators.
- Sterile
Processing Certification such as CRCST or CSPDT preferred.
This role may be especially well suited for dental assistants seeking a
non-patient facing position or individuals interested in specializing in instrument sterilization and infection control.
This
position is patient-sensitive and must meet all immunization requirements in accordance with CDC guidelines and hospital policy. Limited
exemptions may be considered for documented medical or religious reasons.
Special Instructions
Requisition
Number: PRN45126B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: Monday – Friday. Hours may vary,
depending on clinic needs.
Department: 01478 – SOD – EDUCATION
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $18.59 -
20.15
Close Date: 8/19/2026
Open Until Filled:
To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/202371
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