Sterile Processing Technician (10:00 am-7:00 pm Shift)
- Employer
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Location
- Chapel Hill, NC
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
40 Hours a week 10:00 am – 7:00 pm. Some overtime and weekends required during licensure exams: approximately 4 times a year.
Proposed Start DateEstimated Duration of Appointment6 months or lessPosting Open Date09/11/2019Posting Close Date09/27/2019Description of WorkGeneral Duties:
Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while following CDC and OSHA guidelines as well as AMMI Standards.
Decontaminating, preparing, and sterilizing dental instruments.
Utilizing quality assurance and infection control techniques, processing and inspecting dental instruments for broken and missing items.
Working knowledge of various sterilization steps while utilizing Steam Autoclaves and Ethylene Oxide systems to consistently follow protocols and procedures.
Utilizing carts on wheels to transfer sterilization loads within the unit weighing about 200 lbs.
Distributing sterilized goods to various clinics throughout the school.
Presenting and demonstrating hands-on training of the Central Sterilization procedures to students studying dental disciplines as well as students coming from other backgrounds of study that rotate through the unit.
Dispensing instruments and consumables to DDS students at the clinic dispensaries.
Production, Teamwork, and Customer Service Duties:
Provide customer service to DDS, DH, faculty, staff, co-workers, and patients while serving in the student dispensaries and other areas of the dental school.
Using written and oral communication to collaborate effectively with all team members.
Maintaining a positive work environment that fosters inclusion.
Input and output of sterilized instruments without compromising quality or the integrity of the sterilization unit or the dental school community.
Helping reduce costs through collaboration with management and utilizing inventory tracking systems to manage inventories of both instruments and consumables.
Other duties, tasks and projects:
Clinical licensure exam support.
Annual instrument sharpening events.
Various other dental lab and continuing education events.
Special assignments within the scope of the position as assigned.
MINIMUM TRAINING & EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or equivalency
Candidate must be able to demonstrate:
- Ability to work in a high volume production line environment while operating on-site disinfecting and sterilizing equipment.
- Ability to provide regular on-site, face-to-face, customer service to staff, faculty, and students at the UNC Adams School of Dentistry location.
Essential Skills:
Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written).
Organizational skills and the ability to multi-task.
Ability to establish and maintain good relationships with people of all levels and backgrounds.
Ability to perform a variety of recurring tasks and functions related to assigned processes and procedures (e.g., pull/fill orders, place orders, and maintain inventory).
Ability to maintain flexibility and professional attitude while providing customer service in a fast paced environment.
Ability to manage and verify files, records, and inventory.
Ability to operate bar code scanner and inventory tracking software for instruments and consumables.
Preferred:
Sterile Processing and Distribution experience.
Customer Service experience in a health care setting.
Knowledge of dental terminology, instruments and consumables or Central Sterilization Technician Certification.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suites – Word, Excel, and Power Point, and Outlook Express.
Infographic experience will be helpful.
Must be able to maneuver supply carts weighing up to 200 lbs with or without accommodation.
Must be able to lift/move up to 35 lbs with or without accommodation.
Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time.
Equal Opportunity Employer StatementThe University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.
Stimulus/ARRA FundedNoSpecial Instructions Temporary Employment PoliciesQuick Linkhttp://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/169036 Contact Information Office of Human Resources Contact InformationIf you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to employment@unc.edu
Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.
Optional and Required DocumentsRequired Documents- Curriculum Vitae / Resume
- Cover Letter
- List of References
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How many years experience do you have working as a healthcare support person in a production line setting?
- Less than 1 year
- 1-3 years
- 3-5 years
- 5+ years
- * Explain your experience with dental terminology, instruments and consumables?
(Open Ended Question)
- * Do you have a Central Sterilization Technician Certification?
- Yes
- No
- * How many years of customer service experience?
(Open Ended Question)
- * Give an example of excellent verbal communication skills that you demonstrated in a previous position. (Open Ended Question)
(Open Ended Question)
- * What does working as a team member mean to you?
(Open Ended Question)
Organization
The nation’s first public university is at the heart of what’s next, preparing a diverse student body to become creators, explorers, innovators and leaders in North Carolina and throughout the world. Carolina’s nationally recognized, innovative teaching, campus-wide spirit of inquiry and dedication to public service continue the legacy that began in 1795 when the University first opened its doors to students.
Here, in one of America's most beautiful college settings, we offer exceptional careers in richly diverse fields. Come explore what UNC-Chapel Hill has to offer you.
Undergraduate Enrollment: 19,117
Graduate/Professional Enrollment: 10,894
Total Student Enrollment: 30,011
Founded: 1789, as the first state university in the United States
Type of Institution: Public, four-year
Undergraduate Admission: 15,961
Graduate/Professional Enrollment: 10,039
Total Student Enrollment: 26,000
Faculty: 3,000
Percentage of faculty who hold Ph.D.s or the highest degrees in their field: 94 percent
Faculty/student ratio: 1/14
Location: UNC is located in the heart of Chapel Hill, the best college town in America! It's a friendly town of about 40,000 in the geographical center of North Carolina. Chapel Hill is at the western point of the Research Triangle, an area of about one million people, comprised of Chapel Hill, the cities of Durham and Raleigh, and the Research Triangle Park, home of many corporate offices and scientific research centers. Carolina is about 30 miles from the state capital, Raleigh, and 20 minutes from Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Chapel Hill's main street, Franklin Street, borders the campus and offers shops, coffee houses, cafés, movie theaters and houses of worship. The town has a historic district, museum, library, parks, malls, and many recreational facilities.
Origins of Carolina's students: 82 percent of UNC's freshmen are from North Carolina and 18 percent are from out-of-state. Our students come from 42 different states and our international students represent 37 countries.
Size of freshman class: Approximately 3,400
Class size: Barely five percent of undergraduate classes contain more than 100 students; two-thirds of undergraduate classes have fewer than 30 students. Forty-one percent have fewer than 20 students, including First Year Seminars, in which first-year students work closely with professors.
Sports and athletic programs: UNC is an NCAA Division I school with 28 varsity teams. Carolina is the proud home of the Dean Smith Center, Kenan Stadium, Carmichael Auditorium, Koury Natatorium, and many other fine athletic facilities. Students join more than 60 intramural and club sports, which include baseball, bowling, crew, golf, lacrosse, rock climbing, rugby, tae kwon do, and ultimate frisbee. The Student Recreation Center offers weight training, aerobics, stair machines, and all the equipment you would expect to find at a great health club! Carolina offers a newly renovated outdoor pool and indoor pools, a golf course, tennis courts, and the longest zipline in America!
Number of residence halls: Incoming undergraduates will live in one of Carolina's 29 residence halls, which are wired for Internet access and cable television. housing.unc.edu
Scholarships and financial aid: About 40 percent of UNC-Chapel Hill students receive scholarships and/or some form of financial aid. studentaid.unc.edu
Special research institutes: Institute for Research in Social Science, Institute of Outdoor Drama, Morehead Planetarium, Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise, Institute of Government, Institute of African American Research.
Career services: On-campus counseling, job fairs, résumé writing service, internships, placement services. www.unc.edu/depts/career
Technological facilities: Students find multiple uses for Carolina's state-of-the-art technological resources. They can access Carolina's computer services through Academic Technology and Networks, which manages academic computing, e-mail, microcomputing labs, interactive media presentation, video and classroom support, and a help desk. The MetaLab oversees the development of SunSITE, one of the world's busiest digital library and electronic publishing projects.
Students may open e-mail accounts, and many use campus computer resources to construct personal Web pages. Students in residence halls have hardwired network connections to the Internet and cable television in their rooms. At the ATN Training center, students may take classes on software packages and utilities. Computer labs are available for student use all over campus.
Carolina Computing Initiative: Beginning with the freshman class of 2000, undergraduates must purchase laptop computers. The University has arranged for IBM to offer computers at excellent prices. Students, faculty, and staff will enjoy cost savings, higher quality compatible equipment, and better technical support through CCI. www.unc.edu/cci
The Study Abroad program allows students to live and learn in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the Pacific Rim, Africa, and the Americas. www.unc.edu/depts/abroad
The Honors Program offers special seminars, research programs, and the chance to design your own independent studies. www.unc.edu/depts/honors
Carolina students spend time in public service through student organizations, the Campus Y, the Carolina Center for Public Service, and courses that incorporate community service.
UNC's chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, a national collegiate honor society, is the oldest in North Carolina, dating from 1904. There are many other honorary societies at Carolina.
UNC offers ROTC programs in all branches of national military service.
Through the First Year Seminars program, first year students will understand what it means to study at a premier research university. They will learn from faculty members and share in their research in seminars of no more than 20 students.
Life outside the classroom: More than 370 clubs, teams, and student organizations offer something for everyone! You can choose from among musical and dramatic performing groups, publications, ethnic and religious clubs, the Campus Y and other service organizations, fraternities and sororities, and pre- professional organizations. Whatever your interests, you will find others at Carolina who share them! www.unc.edu/depts/union/student/listintr.htm
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