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Dental Sterilization Technician

Chad E. Clement, DDS
Florence, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 11/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/24/2026

The Dental Sterilization Technician will be responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and sterile environment to support efficient clinical operations. This role ensures proper sterilization, preparation, and organization of dental instruments and equipment while following all infection-control standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Instrument Sterilization & Processing

  • Clean, disinfect, package, and sterilize all dental instruments using ultrasonic cleaners, autoclaves, and other sterilization equipment.
  • Maintain proper sterilization logs, biological monitoring, and documentation.
  • Ensure instrument trays/setups are completed and available for daily procedures.

Infection Control

  • Follow all OSHA and CDC infection control protocols at all times.
  • Clean, disinfect, and reset operatories between patients.
  • Restock operatory supplies, PPE, and sterilization areas.
  • Handle biohazardous waste and sharps according to regulations.

Equipment & Supply Management

  • Monitor inventory of sterilization supplies and materials.
  • Perform routine maintenance on sterilization equipment and report malfunctions.
  • Assist in ordering and organizing clinical supplies.

Clinical Support

  • Assist dental assistants and hygienists with room turnover and maintaining clinical flow.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Employee discount
  • Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18

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