PS Sterile Processing Tech

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Open Date 09/11/2026 Requisition Number PRN46203B Job Title PS Sterile Processing Tech Working Title Sterile Processing Tech, School of Dentistry Career Progression Track UGR Track Level FLSA Code Nonexempt Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes Standard Hours per Week 40 Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary

Monday - Friday. Hours may vary, depending on clinic needs.

VP Area U of U Health - Academics Department 01478 - SOD - EDUCATION Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range $18.59 - 20.15 Close Date 12/11/2026 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) Job Summary

The School of Dentistry is seeking a detail-oriented Sterile Processing Technician to support the daily sterilization and instrument reprocessing needs of our dental clinics. This role is responsible for the cleaning, decontamination, inspection, assembly, sterilization, and distribution of dental instruments and supplies in accordance with established infection control standards.

The technician ensures that dental instruments and equipment are properly sterilized and available to support clinical care and dental education. This position plays a critical role in maintaining safe, efficient, and compliant clinic operations.

This position does not provide direct patient care, but supports students, faculty, and clinical teams by maintaining sterile instrument workflows.

This position is an excellent opportunity for individuals with sterile processing, dental assisting, or instrument reprocessing experience who enjoy working in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

As a member of the School of Dentistry team, you are expected to form positive and productive relationships with peers, students, and leadership to support the mission, vision, values, and PROMISE standards of the organization. You are expected to encourage and foster a supportive and compassionate environment for all patients, students, faculty, staff, and the communities we serve.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM

• Work in a large academic dental clinic environment
• Support the education of future dental professionals
• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, retirement, and tuition reduction
• Opportunities for training and professional growth
• Collaborative team environment focused on patient safety and infection control

Responsibilities

• Perform decontamination, cleaning, inspection, assembly, packaging, and sterilization of dental instruments and equipment.
• Operate and maintain washer disinfectors, and steam sterilizers (autoclaves).
• Assemble and maintain instrument cassettes and procedure cassettes for dental clinics.
• Inspect instruments for cleanliness, damage, and functionality.
• Monitor and document biological and chemical sterilization indicators.
• Maintain sterilization records and inventory tracking systems.
• Barcode, inventory, and organize dental instruments and equipment.
• Deliver sterilized instruments to clinic dispensary and retrieve contaminated instruments.
• Ensure compliance with CDC, OSHA, manufacturer, and University infection control standards.
• Assist in maintaining adequate supply and instrument inventory levels.
• The role requires standing, walking, lifting, pushing, and pulling instruments and equipment throughout the shift.

Minimum Qualifications

Required

Entry level position.

Preferred

Work experience in a medical setting or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).

This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Preferences

Required ·

• High school diploma or equivalent. ·
• Ability to follow sterilization procedures and infection control protocols. ·
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.

Preferred ·

• 1+ year of experience in sterile processing, dental assisting, or instrument reprocessing.
• Experience working in a dental or medical clinic environment. ·
• Familiarity with autoclaves, ultrasonic cleaners, and instrument cassettes. ·
• Knowledge of dental instruments and terminology. ·
• Experience monitoring biological and chemical sterilization indicators. ·
• Sterile Processing Certification such as CRCST or CSPDT preferred.

This role may be especially well suited for dental assistants seeking a non-patient facing position or individuals interested in specializing in instrument sterilization and infection control.

This position is patient-sensitive and must meet all immunization requirements in accordance with CDC guidelines and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be considered for documented medical or religious reasons.

Type Benefited Staff Special Instructions Summary Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page.

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As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• How many years of prior sterile processing experience do you have?

• less than 1 year

• 1 - 3 years

• 3 - 5 years

• 5 years or more

• How many years of work experience in a medical setting do you have?

• No experience

• Less than 1 year

• 1 year or more, but less than 2 years

• 2 years or more, but less than 4 years

• 4 years or more

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Historical Only - Do Not Use - See Description for More Information - Appropriate discharge document (such as DD-2214) - Veteran Only
• Historical Only - Do Not Use - See Document Description for More Information - Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only