Details
Open Date 05/19/2026
Requisition Number PRN45126B
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 08/19/2026
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.
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