Coordinator, Sterilization

Job SummaryUnder the general supervision of the Campus Dean, Dental Hygiene and direct supervision of the Clinic Administrator, coordinates the sterilization center using current OSHA recommendations and CDC guidelines; advises and demonstrates sterilization protocol to students; oversees chair side infection control during clinic sessions; remains current in applicable state and federal infection control mandates and oversees West Coast University compliance; maintains required clinic manuals and compliance reports; participates in department meetings.

Participates in university activities such as student functions, graduation exercises, open houses, and new student orientations.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities


* Sterilization Center and Clinic Responsibilities:
+ Manages sterilization center using the current OSHA recommendations and CDC guidelines.
+ Receives and processes contaminated instrument cassettes and supply containers.
+ Returns sterilized instrument cassettes in a timely manner to student mailboxes.
+ Returns supply center treatment kits and/or equipment cleaned and sterilized as indicated by the product.
+ Advises and demonstrates sterilization protocol to students.
+ Assumes complete responsibility for students in the sterilization center.
+ Clarifies sterilization center expectations with students.
+ Maintains current clinic manuals including Policy on Bloodborne Pathogens and Infection Control Policies.
+ Monitors and reports state and federal regulatory changes such as the CDC and OSHA.
+ Maintains monitoring logs for pre-sterilization washers, sterilizers, and nitrous oxide-oxygen units.
+ Manages supplies necessary to run an efficient and organized sterilization center.
+ Monitors chair side infection control procedures during clinic sessions.
+ Instructs and monitors student protocol for cleaning evacuation lines.
+ Manages and addresses student and faculty requests regarding the computer hardware and software.


* General Scope of Responsibilities:
+ Cross-trained in responsibilities of dental hygiene department administrative assistant and supply coordinator positions.
+ Assists the Campus Dean of Dental Hygiene and others as designated by the Campus Dean of Dental Hygiene.
+ Deals discreetly with large volumes of sensitive, confidential information concerning patient, student, staff, faculty and university affairs, information contained in minutes, letters and other documents.
+ Composes correspondence, memos, and reports.
+ Answers telephone calls and routes to appropriate individuals; distributes incoming faxes to appropriate student or instructor when necessary.
+ Establishes and maintains record-keeping and filing systems.

Classifies, and files correspondence, records and other regulatory documents.
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