Sterilization Technician (PRN) - #247471

Description

• This is a PRN Position*
  
  

About Jordan Valley Community Health Center

Jordan Valley Community Health Center (JVCHC) is a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving the health of individuals and families in underserved communities. We provide comprehensive healthcare services including primary medical, dental, vision, and behavioral health. Our mission is simple: Improve our community’s health through access and relationships. By working collaboratively with partners and continually innovating, JVCHC strives to be a leader in providing essential healthcare for the underserved, ensuring everyone in our community has access to quality healthcare.

Job Summary

The Sterilization Technician is responsible for keeping dental instruments clean, sanitized, organized and ready for use.

Key Responsibilities

• Familiar with and follows OSHA standards.
• Ensures that instruments are sterilized as soon as feasible as they are brought into central sterilization.
• Maintains the cleanliness and order of all areas of sterilization.
• Keeps accurate logs of spore testing. Uses the system in place to monitor and track the instruments through sterilization.
• Keeps the dental director apprised of any issues or concerns with equipment, supplies or procedures related to sterilization.
• Is responsive to special requests or needs of the providers with regard to instruments and handpieces.
• All other duties as assigned.
  
  

Holidays:

• Nine paid holidays per year.
  
  

Health Requirements:

All employees are required to provide proof of vaccination for Flu, Hepatitis B and Tuberculosis (TB) as part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace.

Application Process

Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter through the JVCHC career portal at Careers & Education - Jordan Valley. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Jordan Valley Community Health Center is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. Requirements:

Required Qualifications

• IAHCSMM sterilization certification. Must obtain within first 90 days of employment.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a healthcare setting. Education may be substituted for lack of experience.