What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Sterilization Technician position at Rochester Regional Health Careers?
Job Title: Dental Sterilization Technician
Location: Riedman Health Center - Pluta Dental Center (1455 East Ridge Road)
Department: Dental
Hours Per Week: 40 Hours, Full-time
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8a-4:30p
SUMMARY:
The position is responsible for the sterile processing of dental instruments, equipment sanitation, operatory turnover, and maintaining compliance with infection control guidelines. As a key member of the dental support team, this position will ensure that all instruments are properly decontaminated, packaged, sterilized, and tracked in accordance with CDC, OSHA, and ADA guidelines.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Instrument Decontamination & Sterilization: Clean, inspect, and safely handle contaminated instruments; operate ultrasonic cleaners, washer-disinfectors, and autoclaves while following strict sterilization protocols.
Inventory & Storage Management: Store sterilized instruments in clean areas, rotate stock using FIFO practices, and assist with tracking and restocking supplies.
Operatory Turnover & Support: Help clean and reset treatment rooms between patients, disinfect surfaces, and replenish chairside kits and supplies.
Infection Control & Compliance: Adhere to OSHA, CDC, and ADA guidelines, use proper PPE, and report any equipment or protocol issues to management.
Equipment Maintenance & Recordkeeping: Perform basic maintenance on sterilization equipment, log sterilization cycles and testing, and maintain all compliance documentation.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- None
REQUIRED LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:
- None
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Sterile Processing experience
Prior general or specialty dental experience
Strong attention to detail, organization and commitment to infection control standards
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.
PAY RANGE: $17.60 - $18.60
Salary : $18 - $19