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Rutgers The State University Lead Central Sterile Technician in Newark, New Jersey

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Recruitment/Posting Title Lead Central Sterile Technician
Job Category Staff & Executive - Allied Health - Dental Assisting
Department RSDM-Clinical affairs
Overview
New Jersey's academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University-New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research.Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers.Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state-at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark's University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates.Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.
Posting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Lead Central Sterile Technician the within Office for Clinical Affairs of the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine (RSDM).
Under the direction of the Senior Associate Dean and Director of Clinics, the Lead Central Sterile Technician, will assist in the day-to-day operations of Central Sterilization. In addition, the Lead Central Sterile Technician maintains all aspects of sterilization procedures related to dental instruments and supplies associated with patient care within the various clinical operators. The Lead Central Sterile Technician is also responsible for handling assigned projects, ensuring all the needs of Central Sterilization are met and providing work direction and guidance.Among the key duties of this position are the following:
  • Operates and monitors steam autoclaves, sonic washers and other sterilizing equipment. Keeps records of loads completed, items in loads, and maintenance procedures performed.
  • Decontaminates and sterilizes instruments, equipment, and assembles wraps and sterilizers cassettes, trays and instruments. Follows proper standard precautions while in decontamination and sterilization areas.
  • Monitors biological and chemical wash solution to ensure quality and consistency for decontamination of instruments and equipment.
  • Maintains necessary supply levels in sterile storage areas.
  • Verifies that equipment functions properly, requisitions for equipment maintenance, repair or replacement, and removes defective equipment.
  • Assists with maintaining established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, and quality improvement, safety and environmental and infection control standards.
  • Examines equipment to detect leaks, worn or loose parts, or other indications of disrepair.
Position Status Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift Day
Work Arrangement
This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.
FLSA Nonexempt
Grade 186
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary 42551.60
Annual Mid Range Salary 43461.60
Annual Maximum Salary 44772.00
Standard Hours 35.00
Union Description Teamsters 97
Payroll Designation PeopleSoft
Benefits
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility PERS
Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience
  • New Jersey Central Service Certification is required.
  • Two (2) years of experience in a health care, medical or dental setting or a closely related setting using sterile procedures.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Knowledge of decontamination, sterilization, assembly, packing and monitoring of instrumentation.
Preferred Qualifications
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
  • Sitting/standing for prolonged periods, frequently walking and reaching (overhead, extensive, and repetitive).
  • Must have the ability to lift/push/pull greater than 75 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
  • Noise, busy area, hot and cold.
Special Conditions
Posting Details

Posting Number 25ST0565
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus Newark (RBHS)
City Newark
State NJ
Location Details
Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, p regnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

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