Central Sterile Supply Technician - College of Dentistry

Central Sterile Supply Technician - College of Dentistry
Hiring Department : Dentistry Administration
Location : Chicago, IL USA
Salary: Starting hourly rate is $20.38 commensurate with experience.
About the University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
Description:
The University ofIllinois Chicago College of Dentistry (UIC COD) is seeking full-time, Central Sterilization Supply Technicians(Dental Sterilization Techs) to join a worldwide leader in oral healtheducation, clinical care and research that is patient-centered andevidence-based.
The College ofDentistry is the largest oral health college in the State of Illinois, providescare for 35,000 patients a year, and has over 500 students seeking dentaldegrees including DMD, PhD and Master's programs and it is the onlyresearch-oriented dental school in Illinois. The University offers acomprehensive benefits package. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.
Dental SterilizationTechnicians perform all duties associated with the sterilization process anddispensing of dental instruments, supplies and equipment used by the dentalstudents and staff at the College of Dentistry.
Qualifications:
1. High school graduation or GED
2. One (1) year (12 months) of experience in a medical, health care, or laboratory setting or a closely related setting using sterile procedures OR Current certification as a Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician from the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD).
The preferredcandidate will have knowledge of dental instrumentation, procedures and dentalmaterials, experience operating sterilizing machines and thermal disinfectorsand knowledge of sterile techniques and infection control procedures.
To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button , please fully complete all sections of the onlineapplication including adding your full work history with specific details ofyour duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully completethe education, licensure, certification and language sections. Youmay upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts anddiplomas within the application.
Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date.
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