St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.
The Sterile Processing Assistant STAR Dental is responsible for supporting the daily functions of Star Community Health Dental by maintaining and operating the sterilization equipment, ensuring that dental instruments and supplies are properly cleaned, disinfected, and sterilized. Maintaining records and logs, checking inventory, and executing proper infection control measures.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:
Standing up to 4 hours per day; 2 hours at a time. Walking up to 4 hours per day, 2 hours at a time. Sitting up to 2 hours per day; 1 hour at a time. Frequent use of fingers and hands for data entry, assembling instrument trays and packaging items. Frequent walking, lifting, carrying, pushing of objects weighing up to 100lbs. with assistance. Frequent squatting, kneeling, occasional stooping/bending, crouching, and reaching above shoulder level. Must be able to hear above noise level of operating equipment (sterilizers). Must be able to see as it relates to general, near, far, color and peripheral visions (must be able to detect defects in instruments).
EDUCATION:
High School diploma or equivalent required
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Dental experience preferred.
Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!
St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
St. Luke's University Health Network is a regional network of hospitals, physicians and other related organizations providing care primarily in Lehigh, Northampton, Monroe, Carbon, Schuylkill, Bucks, Montgomery and Berks counties in Pennsylvania and Warren County in New Jersey.
The Network provides services at more than 150 sites. St. Luke's University Health Network is comprised of six hospital sites. The Network includes:
Areas of exceptional medical expertise include:
St. Luke's offers an exceptional benefit plan for employees. Our values are reflected in all we do for patients, each other and the community:
Pride - We take pride in our accomplishments and in our organization.
Caring - We show consideration for others and their feelings. We treat others as we want to be treated.
Respect - We recognize the value, diversity and importance of each other, those we serve and the organization.
Accountability - We are responsible to make decisions and solve problems in a timely and effective manner.
Flexibility - We adapt to the changing needs and expectations of those we serve.
Teamwork - We work together to improve quality.
The mission of St. Luke's University Health Network is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.