Sterilization Technician

North Pittsburgh Oral Surgery (NPOS) has supported communities in and around Western Pennsylvania for 60 years. As a large specialized group of Board-Certified Oral Surgeons, we have high expectations for our patient's care and for our team to exceed their needs. As a reflection of that and in consideration of our planned growth, we are looking for exceptional talent to join our "family-centric" team, where we believe supporting you comes first. 

Job Summary:

Under the supervision of a doctor, sterilization technicians perform complex clinical duties in the operatory and consult rooms, adhering to established protocol. It's essential for all sterilization technicians to maintain a professional image and presentation, as this reflects directly on both the doctors and NPOS.

Through teamwork, sterilization technicians play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and efficient flow of the office, while always maintaining a positive, respectful, and caring attitude toward patients, doctors, and co-workers.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

All shall be performed according to OSHA, DEA, HIPAA, and NPOS guidelines and expectations.

• Remove waste from surgical trays and place in appropriate receptacles
• Scrub, sterilize and package instruments
• Maintain and operate the autoclave machines
• Ensure that surgical trays are properly equipped and oriented
• Practice NPOS environmental control for contaminated work areas and equipment
• Restock in an organized manner, the clinical and surgical supplies delivered to the office on a daily or as needed basis
• If not preparing a surgical tray, be available if help is needed by a fellow assistant in another surgery
• Make up post op bags
• Know & be able to implement emergency management protocols
• Maintain patient confidentiality
• Travel to other offices, as needed
• Inform Clinical Manager of any staff or patient issues, concerns, or conflicts
• Be willing to help with any additional tasks as designated by the managers or Doctors
• When clinical responsibilities are accomplished, assist your co-workers in accomplishing theirs.

Qualifications:

-Compassionate, efficient, responsible, level-headed, team player, good communication skills, dependable, and receptive to new ideas

Physical Requirements:

-Must be able to lift greater than 10 pounds

-Must be able to carry instruments and trays

-Must possess manual dexterity for scrubbing instruments

-Must be able to stand for long periods of time