Central Sterilization Technician

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Central Sterilization Technician Posting Number:201104665 Employment Status: Full Time Job Family: Health, Wellness, andClinical Services Position Overview Be The Difference Begins with GreatPeople. Are you looking for a new opportunity where you can make thedifference in the lives of students and faculty? We're always lookingfor highly talented individuals to join our team people who think big,care deeply, and believe in being the difference in their work andcommunity. We prioritize student success, access to education, andservice in our work to educate well-rounded servant leaders whotransform their fields, our society and the world. Our Catholic, Jesuitapproach emphasizes student engagement with the world around them andformation of the heart and mind. We believe in our mission: The searchfor truth, the discovery and sharing of knowledge, the fostering ofpersonal and professional excellence, the promotion of a life of faith,and the development of leadership expressed in service to others. Thesecore values guide our relationships with our students, each other, andour community. Marquette University offers a rich and competitive TotalRewards package including medical, dental, vision, 403(b) with up to 8%university match, generous time off package, and tuition benefits foremployees, spouses, and dependents with no payback requirement For moreinformation, please view theis your next opportunity to join an organization that invests intheir employees' career journey by diversifying their skills, deepeningtheir expert knowledge, encouraging a healthy work-life balance,focusing on personal wellbeing, providing leadership training, andsustaining a culture of respect and inclusion. The Central SterilizationTechnician performs effective and efficient customer service bymaintaining quality and aseptic control procedures includingdecontamination, processing, inspection, assembly, packaging,sterilization, storage and distribution of sterile instruments,equipment and supplies. Duties and Responsibilities 1. Appropriatelyprepares all dental instrumentation and handpieces for manual ormechanical decontamination to ensure items are not damaged duringprocessing. 2. Appropriately selects/uses correct cleaning method(manual or mechanical) and cleaning chemicals required for each item.Accurately loads/unloads and operates washers, sonic cleaners and cartwasher to ensure items are clean and safe for handling. Verifies correctcycle parameters. Recognizes faulty equipment operations and refers toSupervisor, Lead or Director. 3. Accurately identifies, inspects andassembles dental instrumentation and handpieces for all clinic areas toensure availability and safe and efficient operation during patient careprocedures. Recognizes nonfunctional equipment or generalinstrumentation and refers issues to Supervisor, Lead, or Director.(Inspection/Assembly). 4. Appropriately selects and uses correct typeand method of packaging for dental instrumentation, equipment andsupplies to prevent potential damage and assist in proper sterilantpenetration. 5. Completely operates all sterilization equipment andcompletes required documentation. Monitors and verifies mechanical,chemical and biological indicators to ensure sterilization parametershave been achieved. Performs recall if parameters are not met. 6.Efficiently selects instrumentation, equipment and supplies and preparesand delivers case carts to ensure all items have integrity and arereadily available for patient care. Collects lab coats and towels fromthe clinic and office areas and prepare them for linen pick-up. Sortunusable gowns for replacement. 7. Routinely updates knowledge onprocessing practices, procedures and products. If certified, maintainscertification. 8. Consistently verifies accuracy of al tasks performedand participates in process improvement efforts to increase customersatisfaction. 9. Participates in projects or groups assigned bySupervisor or Director. 10. Attends required meetings and activities atthe Dental School or University. 11. Actively supports and participatesin orientation of new employees. 12. Performs other functions assignedby Supervisor or Director. 13. Must have flexible schedule becauseoccasionally work hours may change due to departmental need, studenttesting and weekend exams. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Highschool education or equivalent required. Good communication,flexibility, interpersonal relations and customer service skills.Ability to work in a team environment. Able to support the department,Dental School and University mission and values required. Computerskills in Microsoft Word and Excel. Knowledge of instrument trackingsystems helpful. The ability to push and pull carts along with standing,walking and lifting of objects. Speed and efficiency are essential.Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities One to three years ofexperience. Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of microbiology,decontamination, and sterilization and infection control is preferred.Central Service Technician or Surgical Technician program completion andor experience desired. Department: Dental School Posting Date:02/10/2026 Closing Date: To apply, visit Itis the policy of Marquette University to provide equal employmentopportunities (EEO ) to all employees and applicants without regard torace, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any otherapplicable federal or state-protected classification. Copyright Inc. All rights reserved. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:Qualified females, minorities, and specialdisabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.

Created: 2026-04-04