What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sterilization Technician position at Finger Lakes Dental Care?
We’re looking for a dependable, organized, and motivated Sterilization Technician to join our team! This role is essential to keeping our clinical operations running smoothly and ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness, safety, and efficiency throughout our office.
If you take pride in staying organized, enjoy supporting a team, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to meet you.
About the Role
As a Sterilization Technician, you’ll be responsible for maintaining the sterilization area, ensuring all instruments and equipment are properly cleaned, sterilized, and organized. You’ll play a key role in supporting our doctors and assistants so that patient care stays on schedule and runs seamlessly.
What We’re Looking For Our ideal candidate is:
Reliable and consistently on time
Highly organized and detail-oriented
Friendly, helpful, and professional
A strong communicator with both patients and team members
A team player who works well with others
Proactive and able to anticipate the needs of the schedule
Passionate about their work and maintaining high standards
Key Responsibilities
Clean, disinfect, and sterilize all instruments and equipment
Maintain sterilization equipment (statim, autoclaves, Miele) and coordinate service when needed
Perform handpiece cleaning, lubrication, and maintenance (including repairs)
Stock operatories and ensure rooms are prepared and turned over efficiently
Break down and assist in cleaning treatment rooms
Manage and organize inventory, including proper use of tag systems
Monitor stock levels, expiration dates, and supply organization
Wrap cassettes, bag instruments, and distribute sterilized items
Maintain cleanliness and organization of the sterilization area
Monitor sharps containers and biohazard waste
Complete daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance tasks (e.g., suction lines, bio strips, deep cleaning)
Assist with seating patients and supporting clinical flow when needed
Ensure laundry is completed and supplies (water bottles, syringes, etc.) are fully stocked
What we offer
Competitive pay with opportunities for performance-based incentives & profit sharing
Comprehensive Insurance package
Medical Insurance and HSA (if enrolled in high deductible plan)
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time off and paid holidays
401k with company match
Opportunities for professional development and continuing education
Access to state-of-the-art equipment and latest dental technology
A supportive and growth-oriented work environment
Office Hours
Monday Office Closed
Tuesday 6:45am - 4:00pm
Wednesday 6:45am - 4:00pm
Thursday 6:45am - 4:00pm
Friday 6:45am - 2:00pm