Sterilization Technician

New York University Tisch School of the Arts

Sterilization Technician sterilizing dental instruments at NYU College of Dentistry. Maintaining equipment and ensuring compliance with sterilization processes and procedures.

Posted 6/29/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $33 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in sterilizing dental instruments and operating disinfection equipment while maintaining accurate records. Proficient in troubleshooting and performing preventative maintenance on dental equipment in a fast-paced environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)Sterilization of Dental InstrumentsPreventative Maintenance on Dental EquipmentScanning Technology UtilizationInterpersonal Skills

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Hard Skills

Sterilization TechniquesInstrument FamiliarityEquipment OperationTroubleshootingRecord Maintenance

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsAbility to Work in Fast-Paced Environment

Tools & Technologies

Disinfection EquipmentSterilization EquipmentScanning Technology

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)

Industry Keywords

Dental InstrumentsDental Assistant TrainingCleaning and Sterilization Process

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Sterilize dental instruments including instrument cassettes, bur blocks, endo file boxes, and handpieces
Track dental instruments through all phases of the cleaning and sterilization process by utilizing scanning technology
Perform routine maintenance on a variety of dental equipment
Operate disinfection and sterilization equipment
Troubleshoot error messages, perform preventative maintenance to ensure optimal operation of equipment
Maintain files and records and provide support to clinic office staff.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Required Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
Required Experience: 1+ years of related experience
Familiarity with instruments
Preferred Experience: 1+ years Dental assistant training or experience
Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)
Ability to work in a fast paced and hectic environment
Strong interpersonal skills
Familiarity working with computers.

Benefits

Comp & perks

NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040.