The Central Service Technician - Dental is responsible for phases of the supply process, collection and distribution functions, for services to various departments. This individual has a responsibility of contributing to the quality of patient care through strict quality assurance and efficient practices of decontaminating surgical equipment and instruments through proper cleaning, inspecting, maintaining, assembling, packaging and monitoring sterilization of instruments and supplies.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS 

EDUCATION 

For positions requiring education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent, educational qualifications

must be from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education and Accreditation.

Minimum Required: High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred/Optional: Currently enrolled in/attending/completed an accredited HSPA or CBSPD sterile processing technician program.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum Required: None

Preferred/Optional: Central service experience of sterilizing medical equipment.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

The following licensure(s), certification(s), registration(s), etc., are required for this position. Licenses with restrictions are subject to review to determine if restrictions are substantially related to the position.

Minimum Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) within three months of hire.

• Central Service Technician certification awarded by Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA)or
• Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) or
• Military equivalency

Preferred/Optional: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA and one of the following at time of hire:

or

• Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) or
• Military equivalency