Job ID: 319331
Department
DENTISTRY-SUPPORT SERVICES (IA-DSDS-IUINA)
Department Information
The Indiana University School of Dentistry has been advancing oral health in the state and beyond since 1879, when it was founded as the Indiana Dental College. Over the past 140 years, we’ve become a national leader in preparing oral health professionals, conducting innovative research that has an impact on patients and the profession, and providing patient-centered care.
Job Summary
- Decontaminates all medical instruments, related equipment, and all labware by using an automated washer/disinfector.
- Inspects all medical, lab instruments, and related equipment processed by department for form and function to assess acceptability for re-use.
- Packages items for terminal sterilization based on the method of sterilization to be used.
Qualifications
This position is posted at the Foundational Career Level but may be filled at the Intermediate Career Level depending on the candidate’s qualifications. Although they will be similar, the duties and responsibilities may differ if filled at the lower rank.
Foundational Career Level Requirements:
Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.
EDUCATION
Required
- High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED).
WORK EXPERIENCE
Preferred
- 9 months of related experience.
SKILLS
Required
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Strong communication and listening skills.
- Effective interpersonal skills.
- Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
- Demonstrates ability to maintain confidential information.
Intermediate Career Level Requirements:
Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.
EDUCATION
Required
- High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED).
WORK EXPERIENCE
Required
- 2 years of experience in sterilization processing or related field.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
Required
- Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) upon date of hire.
SKILLS
Required
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Strong verbal communication and listening skills.
- Effective interpersonal skills.
- Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
- Demonstrates ability to maintain confidential information.
Working Conditions / Demands
The role regularly requires the ability to effectively communicate. The role frequently requires the ability to move about the work environment and to position oneself to operate laboratory equipment effectively. The role requires the ability to move objects weighing up to 25 pounds and will occasionally work near moving mechanical parts. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
Work Location
IU School of Dentistry
Indianapolis, Indiana
Advertised Salary
$16.50 per hour
Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
- Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
- Health savings account with generous IU contributions
- Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- Basic group life insurance paid by IU
- Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
- Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
- Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
- Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
- 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
- Generous paid time off plans
- Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.
Job Classification
Career Level: Foundational
FLSA: Nonexempt
Job Function: Health Services
Job Family: Dentistry
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Equal Employment Opportunity
Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.
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Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination and contact information here: https://policies.iu.edu/policies/ua-01-non-discrimination/index.html .
