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Sterilization Technician

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Job Description - 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
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