Position Summary:
The mission of Pierce College is to create quality educational opportunities to a diverse community of learners to thrive in an evolving world. The Pierce College District is committed to being an anti-racist institution; to truly be anti-racist we must work deliberately to eliminate barriers that have prevented the most promising and capable students from entering and thriving in college. We work to ensure that every student in the Pierce College District feels valued, respected, and inspired to achieve their goals. We provide a brave space for Black, Indigenous, Persons of Color (BIPOC), LGBTQ/QTPOC students, students with disabilities, and all students and staff to seek refuge, and an opportunity for them to cultivate their strengths, intelligence, resilience, and creativity. The Dental Clinic Support Technician position will be supporting, managing, and documenting infection control and clinic equipment operations compliance. The Dental Clinic Support Technician performs all maintenance of the dental equipment and minor repairs as well as reports any equipment, maintenance, and repair needs. The Dental Clinic Support Technician will also track compliance and assist in maintaining the Quality Assurance Plan. This position documents equipment maintenance, completes minor repairs, and facilitates scheduling of third-party maintenance and repairs for all dental equipment in the dental clinic and labs according to prescribed procedures and manufacturing guidelines. The Dental Clinic Support Technician will assist the Clinic Manager and Office Manager with inventory and ordering of supplies, by performing inventory control functions through manual or computerized programs for tracking purposes. The Dental Clinic Support Technician will support the Dental Hygiene Program Director with compliance reporting and annual safety compliance. This position reports to the Program Director and works jointly with the Clinic Manager and Office Manager to ensure full function of the dental department.
Essential Functions: The Dental Clinic Support Technician (Instruction and Classroom Support Technician 2) will be responsible for the following, but not limited to:
Receives and manages inventories and assembles equipment, sterilizes, and stores instruments as directed.
Rotates products to accommodate inventory movement before shelf-life expiration dates.
Tracks compliance, testing processes through both manual and computerized program as applicable.
Maintains, cleans, and tests sterilizing, dental operatory, and dental lab equipment.
Troubleshoots and performs minor repairs of all dental clinic, radiology and lab equipment, and monitors and schedules services for equipment that must be maintained by third parties.
Schedules and tracks third party required maintenance and creates maintenance work orders for facility upkeep.
Performs, analyzes, and documents dental equipment function tests using manufacturers, state laws, and/or CDC guidelines; takes appropriate action for abnormal results.
Maintains waterlines of dental units, performs water testing, shocking and flushing lines (as needed) per CDC recommendations, product specifications, and equipment manufacturer’s guidelines.
Cleans and sanitizes equipment as part of clinic and equipment maintenance.
Completes maintenance logs, inventory, and equipment lists.
Prepares, disposes of, and manages infectious wastes, sharps, chemical and other hazardous wastes as per local, state, and federal regulations.
Reports changes in sterilization log and equipment issues to Program Director.
Oversees the maintenance of all departmental sterilizers and other clinic and lab equipment.
Maintains MSDS sheets for all products in the clinic, lab, and radiology lab per local, state, and federal regulations. Presents MSDS sheets for all new products at department or safety meetings.
Prepares reports as applicable for compliance and accreditation reporting.
Assists in Quality Assurance including updates to WISHA/OSHA manual and supports safety committee meetings.
Oversees daily lab coat and towel laundering.
Opens clinic and prepares sterilization equipment for daily clinic operations.
Maintains clinic forms and clinic supplies, oversees stocking of clinic inventory, reports supply needs to Clinic Manager for ordering.
In the absence of the Clinic Manager and Office Manager covers the clinic front desk.
Other duties include supporting clinic and program tasks as needed.
Required Education:
GED or Highschool Diploma
Required Experience:
Experience in equipment maintenance and inventory management.
Verbal and written communication skills to communicate with team, students, and/or patients.
General computer skills required.
Special Requirements:
Must pass criminal background records check.
Willingness to participate in trainings on dental clinic equipment, as prior experience necessitates.
Ability to obtain HIPAA and Blood borne Pathogen’s certificate within first month of hire.
Must provide proof of vaccination history, and willing to maintain compliance of vaccinations, as per the CDC recommendations for Health Care Providers, including COVID vaccination, and provide a TB test result as per current standards.
Must be able to wear full personal protective equipment, including mask, safety glasses, gloves, and lab coat.
Certified/trained or willing to be certified/trained in the maintenance and repair of ADEC dental chairs and various medical and dental clinic equipment.
Must be able to lift items weighing up to 50 pounds, climb a ladder, bend, kneel, and reach overhead.
The successful candidate must consent to and pass a criminal background check after a conditional offer of employment. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will considered in determining the applicant's suitability to perform in this position.
Required Competencies: Knowledge, skills, abilities, traits and characteristics:
Cultural Humility
Ability to work in a diverse culture that is committed to building an anti-racist institution and dismantling barriers for marginalized and minoritized individuals.
Ability to understand the uniqueness of self and others and demonstrate openness toward diverse points of view.
Team Work
Ability to work effectively and productively with others, making the team and college mission and outcomes a priority.
Technical Expertise
Knowledge of standard dental clinic equipment, sterilization and decontamination practices and procedures following program training.
Personal Responsibility
Ability to perform meticulous and accurate work; learn about and maintain sterile environment; critically think; communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
Works independently with little oversight and contributes to teamwork.
Application Process: To be considered for this position, applicants must:
Meet the required qualifications as outlined in this announcement.
Complete the online application profile and apply for the specific job opening at: https://www.pierce.ctc.edu/hr
Upload (attach) a cover letter that addresses how you meet the required qualifications as outlined in this announcement. (Cover Letter)
Upload (attach) detailed résumé of all educational and professional experience.(Résumé)
Transcripts are not required in order to apply for this position; however, if you are selected for an interview, you will be asked to submit copies of unofficial transcripts showing completion of the required level of education. Please upload current copies of your transcripts, if available. Unofficial copies of all college and university transcripts must include degree received and conferral date. International transcripts must include a foreign transcript evaluation. For a list of approved credential evaluation services visit: www.naces.org/members.html (Unofficial transcripts acceptable for application process; official transcripts required upon hire). (Transcripts)
Upload (attach) a list of at least three professional references with names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses. Letters of recommendation will not be accepted. (References)
Provide a response to the following question: (Supplemental Question) "How does this position impact the College's goal to support all students and efforts to move Black and Brown student excellence forward?"
Special Note: To ensure consideration, application materials should be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on the closing date.
