What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sterilization Tech position at Wave Dental Professionals?
Full-time Description
Sterilization Technician (Dental Assistant Background Preferred)
Dream Dental | Goodlettsville, TN
Are you an organized, detail-oriented dental professional who takes pride in keeping a practice running efficiently? Dream Dental is looking for a full-time Sterilization Technician to join our growing team! Dental Assistant experience is preferred, as we'd love someone who can jump in and support the clinical team when needed.
If you're dependable, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are passionate about patient care and infection control, we'd love to meet you!
Schedule
This is a full-time (32 hours per week) rotating schedule, providing a consistent weekday rotation with occasional Saturdays:
What You'll Do
Benefits
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Requirements
Education and Training
Reports to: Operations Manager
Salary Description $16-22 hourly
Sterilization Technician (Dental Assistant Background Preferred)
Dream Dental | Goodlettsville, TN
Are you an organized, detail-oriented dental professional who takes pride in keeping a practice running efficiently? Dream Dental is looking for a full-time Sterilization Technician to join our growing team! Dental Assistant experience is preferred, as we'd love someone who can jump in and support the clinical team when needed.
If you're dependable, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are passionate about patient care and infection control, we'd love to meet you!
Schedule
This is a full-time (32 hours per week) rotating schedule, providing a consistent weekday rotation with occasional Saturdays:
- Monday – Thursday
- Tuesday – Friday
- Wednesday – Saturday
What You'll Do
- Clean, sterilize, and organize all dental instruments according to OSHA and CDC guidelines
- Maintain sterilization logs and ensure compliance with infection control protocols
- Set up and break down operatories
- Monitor inventory and restock clinical supplies
- Assist with equipment maintenance and organization
- Support the clinical team as needed
- Help maintain a clean, efficient, and organized clinical environment
- Minimum of 2 years of dental experience required
- Dental Assistant background strongly preferred
- Strong understanding of sterilization and infection control procedures
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Positive attitude with a team-first mentality
- Reliable, punctual, and professional
- Full-time, stable position
- Supportive and collaborative team culture
- Modern, technology-driven practice
- Opportunities for professional growth
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Employee benefits available
Benefits
- 401k plan (with company match after 90 days)
- Health insurance, including vision and dental
- PTO (after 90 days)
- up to 7 paid holidays
- Life insurance
- Bonus potential
- Long-term and short-term disability options
- CE opportunities
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Requirements
Education and Training
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum one-year related experience and/or training or the equivalent of a combination of education and experience in the dental profession.
- Valid X-ray certificate.
- Current license if CDA, RDA, or EFDA (per state requirements).
- CPR & first aid certificate.
Reports to: Operations Manager
Salary Description $16-22 hourly
Salary : $16 - $22