Sterilization Technician

As a Sterilization Technician, you will be a vital member of the dental team, utilizing core skills in medical terminology and dental assisting to ensure the cleanliness and safety of dental instruments and equipment. Join our team to contribute to the smooth operation of our dental office, providing essential support to our dental professionals and ensuring a safe environment for patient care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Adhere to enhanced infection control protocols and PPE requirements to reduce transmission of COVID-1+
Process dental instruments and patient care items through the sterilization process safely and efficiently
Maintain sterilization equipment, following manufacture maintenance guidelines and intervals and call for appropriate technician/repair support as required.
Turn over operatories, transporting dirty instruments to the sterilization area for processing
Set up treatment rooms for the next patient procedure
Assist with ordering of clinical supplies and supplies required for sterilization
Prepare hygiene rooms including, but not limited to, set-up, decontamination, sterilization of all instruments, cleaning handpieces, and restocking supplies
Assist the hygienist with new patient charting and routine periodontal charting
Help dental assistants, doctors, and front desk staff, when necessary
Maintain accurate records as they pertain to the sterilization process
Maintain maintenance documentation for all equipment
Perform water quality testing, monitoring and documentation as required. Read more