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Director of Sterilization & Instrument Management

Job Locations US-NM-Albuquerque
ID
2025-11862
College
TUNY - College of Dental Medicine
Position Type
Full-Time
Schedule Shift
Varies
Hours Per Week
36.5
Travel
As needed
Category
Other
FLSA Status
Exempt
Location : Country
US

Overview

The Director of Sterilization & Instrument Management is responsible for the Albuquerque clinic’s overall adherence to regulatory standards, process improvement, management activities, and economic operation of sterile processing. The Director will direct, plan, and manage the operations and resources of Sterile Processing as well as place and track orders/invoices/requisitions. This position will work closely with both internal and external stakeholders to increase operational efficiency as it pertains to sterility/disinfection assurance, and oversee strategic planning as it relates to purchasing, storage, distribution, decontamination, cleaning/sterilizing, and distribution of instruments and supplies.

Responsibilities

  • Overseeing all aspects of sterile processing including Infection Control practices.
  • Maintenance and quality assurance of autoclaves; processing and assembly of instruments; organization of instruments.
  • Ensure that all HIPPA/OSHA compliance regulation requirements.
  • Place supply orders, track subsequent purchasing requisitions and invoices.
  • Maintaining sterilization supply inventory and organization.
  • Conduct weekly inventory assessments.
  • Streamline and standardize supply protocols.
  • Provide prompt distribution of requested supplies and clinic materials.

Qualifications

Education/ Experience

  • High School diploma required; Associates degree preferred.
  • Experience in a sterile processing department required.
  • Prior managerial experience is a plus.
  • Sterile processing certification preferred.

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities

  • Knowledge of sterile techniques and surgical instrumentation.
  • Thorough knowledge of CRSCT guidelines as they relate to decontamination and sterilization of instrumentation and supplies and quality control of the system.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage and direct a team and departmental objectives.
  • Strong communication skills, critical thinking skills, and good independent judgment.
  • Ability to work well in a team setting.
  • Possess strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize work.
  • Ability to work in high stress/pressure environment.
  • Demonstrated a professional commitment to maintaining current knowledge of the central sterile process and supply needs of the dental industry.
  • Must possess strong knowledge of regulatory/OSHA/HIPPA requirements.

 

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Touro University offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes:

  • Full range of Health Plans
    • Medical Plans (choice of EPO, PPO, High Deductible HSA)
    • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 
    • Dental Plans (PPO & HMO) and Vision Plan
  • Dependent Care and Transit Programs
  • Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance  
  • Short-term and Long-term disability programs 
  • Retirement Plan (403b) - matching contribution up to 5% for eligible/enrolled employees following one year of employment (may make own pre-tax contributions immediately following employment)
  • Touro University Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse and dependent children
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Early-Release Fridays (upon approval)
  • Generous Paid Time Off
    • Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave & Floating Holiday
    • Annual Holiday Schedule


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