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University of Florida · 1 day ago

Sterile Equipment Technician

positionGainesville, FL
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityNew Grad, Entry Level
money$16/hr - $16/hr

The University of Florida is seeking a Sterile Equipment Technician to join their College of Dentistry. This role involves cleaning and preparing dental instruments for sterilization, operating sterilization equipment, and maintaining inventory of office supplies.

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Responsibilities

Dispensing clean instruments to dental students and departments, using computer program Axium and the INFO-DOT process. Collecting, tracking, and processing dirty instruments according to sterilization protocol
Disinfecting and sterilizing dental instruments for all UFCD dental students and the UFCD dental clinics. Replacing broken or missing instruments for UFCD dental students
Recording incoming and outgoing instruments from students and departments
Oiling and maintaining instruments
Checking bur blocks for burs that need to be replaced because of wear or because the bur has been discarded. Requires critical attention to detail
Maintaining office supplies inventory
Labeling and scanning with the Axium program
In-service training (updates, new sterilization techniques, and computer classes)
Other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Dental Assistant certificationSterilization techniquesAxium programCPR certificationEffective working relationshipsFollow instructionsAttention to detailOrganizational skills

Required

High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred

Dental Assistant certification or equivalent training
Ability to prepare, sterilize, and maintain dental instruments and equipment
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
Ability to plan, organize, and perform work assignments
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
Ability to pay attention to detail
CPR certification within 30 days of hire

Benefits

Low-cost State Health plans
A number of Dental plans to fit you and your family’s needs
Vision
Domestic partner coverage through GatorCare
Optional plans such as life, disability, legal and accident insurance
Competitive pension plans
Investment accounts
457 deferred compensation
403(b) plans
Variety of leave programs including vacation
Sick leave
11 paid holidays
Personal leave days
Family medical leave
Paid family leave
GatorPerks discount program

Company

University of Florida

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University of Florida is a public land-grant research university in Gainesville, Florida.
dateFounded in 1853
location
Gainesville, Florida, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://www.ufl.edu

H1B Sponsorship

University of Florida has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (388)
2024 (307)
2023 (278)
2022 (282)
2021 (169)
2020 (162)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$6.83M
Key Investors
Align TechnologyUS Department of EnergyNFWF
2025-06-02Grant
2024-09-17Grant· $2M
2024-09-10Grant· $0.18M

Leadership Team

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Sri Kalyanaraman
Co-founder, VR for the Social Good Initiative
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Chris Cowen
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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