Dental Sterilization Technician

Overview

Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Dental Sterilization Technician, where your expertise ensures the highest standards of infection control and patient safety. In this vital role, you will be responsible for meticulously sterilizing, decontaminating, and preparing dental instruments and equipment, supporting our clinicians in delivering exceptional patient care. Your dedication to maintaining sterile environments and managing medical supplies will directly contribute to a safe, efficient, and hygienic dental practice. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to develop specialized skills in sterile processing within a fast-paced healthcare setting.

Duties

• Perform thorough decontamination of dental instruments and equipment using approved sterilization methods and medical equipment sterilization protocols.
• Assemble, inspect, and package sterile medical instruments with precision, ensuring compliance with aseptic techniques and infection prevention standards.
• Manage inventory levels of sterilized supplies, restocking storage areas and tracking usage to prevent shortages or overstocking.
• Reprocess endoscopes and other specialized dental tools following strict reprocessing procedures to guarantee safety and functionality.
• Maintain detailed records of sterilization cycles, instrument tracking, and quality assurance documentation in accordance with healthcare infection prevention and control guidelines.
• Conduct routine inspections of sterilization equipment to ensure proper operation, troubleshooting issues promptly when necessary.
• Support infection control initiatives by adhering to all protocols related to decontamination, sterilization, and handling of surgical instruments.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sterile processing or medical instrument assembly within a healthcare environment.
• Strong knowledge of physiology and anatomy relevant to dental procedures to understand instrument requirements thoroughly.
• Familiarity with infection prevention management practices, including aseptic technique and healthcare infection control standards.
• Ability to operate sterilization equipment such as autoclaves, ultrasonic cleaners, and endoscope reprocessors confidently.
• Excellent organizational skills for inventory management and recordkeeping accuracy.
• Knowledge of medical terminology related to dental procedures and instrumentation is preferred.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of infection control and patient safety through meticulous attention to detail.

Embark on a rewarding career where your skills directly impact patient health and safety! We are dedicated to fostering a supportive environment that values precision, hygiene excellence, and continuous learning in the realm of healthcare sterilization practices.

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15