What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sterilization Technician position at Northern Valley Indian Health?
Job Description
As a Sterilization Technician at NVIH you will work directly under general supervision of the Lead RDA in providing and managing the sterilization of all dental equipment.
Essential Job Functions
Required Experience
Medical, Dental and Vision
Paid Company Holidays
Generous PTO package
401K Options
Alternative Schedule
Keyword: Dental
As a Sterilization Technician at NVIH you will work directly under general supervision of the Lead RDA in providing and managing the sterilization of all dental equipment.
Essential Job Functions
- Maintaining the instruments and working areas in strict accordance with sterilization/ disinfection protocols.
- Preparing and arranging instruments, medications and required material.
- Preparing patients for dental health services and services and instructing them in appropriate post dental treatment, diet and oral hygiene.
- Promptly following all instructions from the dentist as it pertains to patient treatment.
- Taking inventory, stocking all supplies, instruments and medications.
- Performing required laboratory procedures, i.e., pouring plaster models, etc.
- Using four-handed assisting technique as called upon.
- Maintaining dental equipment and operatories in good, clean condition at all times.
- Cross-training in other dental support positions as necessary, i.e., reception, orthodontics, oral surgery.
- Maintaining personal protection per OSHA guidelines as it pertains to personal safety, i.e., protective clothing, eyewear, gloves.
- Participating in in-service training, department and general staff meetings and clinics.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Experience
- Prior experience with sterilization equipment preferred
- Possession of a valid State of California Dental X-ray license preferred.
- Completion of a dental assist training academic program, or 1-2 years experience on-the-job training preferred.
- Current CPR certification.
- Must have reliable transportation.
- Punctuality, accuracy, efficiency and professionalism.
- High School Diploma or equivalent, GED.
Medical, Dental and Vision
Paid Company Holidays
Generous PTO package
401K Options
Alternative Schedule
Keyword: Dental