Sterilization Technician

Description

• Clean supplies, equipment, instruments, and instrument trays, following standard precautions for decontamination.
• Sterilize and disinfect dental instruments properly: must remove all organic and inorganic materials from dental instruments before sterilization process.
• Test sterilization equipment routinely to ensure proper functionality.
• Responsible for daily and monthly maintenance of all sterilization equipment, hand pieces, hand piece motors, suction and traps.
• Operate water sterilization tools according to established guidelines.
• Perform equipment inventory and restock supplies when needed.
• Maintain accurate sterilization records.
• Maintain organization of all tools.
• Verify that supplies, instruments and equipment are in working order. Replaces and/or repairs any that are broken.
• Stock all operatories and designated sterilization area(s).
• Follow OSHA guidelines and maintain safe and effective working habits; report any unsafe tools or procedures to the Office Administrator.
• Assist with patient records.
• Take photographs and impressions.
• Serve as back up to front desk as needed, answer phones and schedule appointments.
• Must always represent the practice in a professional, pleasant, and cooperative manner.
• Maintain regular attendance and adhere to assigned work schedules and office policies.
• Must be flexible.
• Regular attendance of continuing education courses.
• Must maintain certification and/or license renewals as required by state.
• Must excel in forward thinking in order to anticipate the needs of the patient and our dental team.
• May be required to travel between office locations. Must be insurable by the company’s insurance.
• Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned by management.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be comfortable in a fast paced, quickly changing environment.
• Strong organization, interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
• Comfortable interacting with the general public.
• As a condition of employment, qualified applicants will be subject to a background check, including criminal history, driving history and character references.

Education and Experience:

• Current license and/or successful passage of state boards if applicable.
• CPR Certification
• Minimum two to three (2-3) years of relevant experience.
• Radiation certification preferred but not required.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit, stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Exposure of hazards to eyes, lungs, and other body parts.
• Exposure to chemicals and potentially hazardous materials.
• Must wear protective equipment (e.g. goggles, gloves, masks) to protect eyes, handle hot objects, or to avoid inhaling dust.
• Excellent speaking and listening skills, requiring the perception of speech.
• Must have high finger dexterity to perform duties involving work on the computer and with instruments.

Equipment Used:

• General office equipment (e.g. computer).
• Autoclave
• Ultrasonic
• Hand pieces, suction and a variety of instruments
• General lab equipment (e.g. model trimmer, etc.)
• X-ray equipment